I was thinking about it. I donate to quite a few charities, but they specifically mean something to me. Others I don’t really think about, though they’re good. I guess we all have a threshold or we’d be broke and for many that could be no donations at all or just a fiver the the street guy.

  • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    If you want to practice compliments, a safe choice is often some version of “cute shoes!” Obviously some shoes aren’t cute, they’re “super” or “dapper,” or (some adjective I’m too old and out of touch to know) or “I bet you can run real fast in them.”

    • OpenStars@discuss.onlineEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Hehe caveats definitely apply, like if you are talking to someone only over the phone, then maybe don’t say that one 😜 😉.

      But it’s a good thought.

      • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
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        2 months ago

        And in certain tones and context, a man saying the last one to a woman could sound a bit predatory. I’m sure you’ll use good judgement.

        • OpenStars@discuss.onlineEnglish
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          2 months ago

          Oh dear I didn’t even think of that 🫠. LET THE MURDER GAMES COMMENCE! 🔪 (I’ll offer you a 2s head start, beginning… NOW!)

          Speaking of, I saw a post today that lead me to check out Reddit for the first time in months… damn we sure do have much more friendly conversations here! It’s enough to make me forget all the years of toxicity there, towards the end. 🙃