English and Fuddy Duddy Blowhards
Fortunately I have had the opportunity to learn English in school. It was not my best class neither my favorite but these days I am happy about every snatch of conversation I can do in English. As a blogger and moderator in shrimpnow.com I have daily practice and try to improve my language skills whenever possible. Most people I am talking to are ashamed of talking English because they think they talk clumsy or incomprehensible. They forget about the best: The main point is that English gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas, beliefs, know-how and experiences. And this plus is not limited to shrimp keeping. Dwarf shrimp have fans around the world: One should not think that sticking to his own country or language brings our hobby forward. But lately, there is an unpleasant vanity in German forums: to think that German shrimp breeders will be in pole position soon. Germany = ‘Black Tiger Land’; how priggish! They will be brought back down to earth soon. Let’s wait and see who will be smart ass in the end.
Tags: forum, international shrimp breeding, talking english
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January 26th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Well, actually you seem to be quite young… Wait another 10 years and literally no one that doesn’t speak or understand english fluently will be seriously considered as right candidate in a job interview.
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About 15 years ago, most people thought personal computers would be a complete waste of time, and only “freaks” are foolish enough to concentrate on handling them properly.
Now, many young people are not able to get work because they seriously lack important computer skills – who wants an office employee that can’t search the internet or doesn’t know what “word” is for?
Even if some german shrimp breeders WOULD be in a pole position in the shrimp market – do you think any shrimp breeder in any other country would even care for a second?
That’s why english is called “the world langage” (even if more people speak mandarin
January 26th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Thanks for your comment; I agree with you.
Imke
P.S. I am already 38 years old
January 26th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Oh, geez, then i apologize
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I should read more carefully
Best regards
January 26th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
38 is young!
I agree you Imke. It is very nice to be able to exchange information with enthusiasts around the world. Everyone would benefit if ego was removed and people would share their knowledge instead of keeping secrets. Thank you for maintaining this blog and contributing to Shrimp Now. I have learned alot.
Bill