Questions for our American friends - Page 480

**seany65** · February 26th, 2020, 11:34 PM

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Why are there so many broken drinks in the US?

In a huge number of tv programmes and films etc. at least one character will say at least once:

"Why don't I fix us a drink?"

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Originally Posted by Orchardway

Simply another way of saying you'll get someone a drink.

Another use of 'fix' is when you order say a hamburger, the wait staff may ask what kind of 'fixings' you want on it. They are asking if you want any or all of the following: lettuce, pickles, onions, mayonnaise, cheese, tomato, ketchup, mustard, peppers, salt, pepper etc.

I see that you didn't quite get the joke nature of my post, but thanks for the info. "fixings" for shit you may want on your 'burger is a new one on me.

**beemerider500** · February 27th, 2020, 02:32 PM

Just a note to European visitors to the American shores. When you go to a restaurant, don't just sit there and wait for someone to come and take your order... Americans are demanding and look for something to happen quickly.

Raise your hand, flag down a waiter, ask about the specials, etc. But, Americans are (generally) good tippers, so don't forget the gratuity.

awboy33 · February 27th, 2020, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dbailey

It is that time of year friends. I am looking for insider advice on good things to do in Tucson (already got PIMA and Boneyard) and some short walks of up to 6 miles around Sedona. The usual drill, I enjoy space, flight, science, natural history, landscapes, cityscapes, museums, animals, beer, local foods ( value not fancy) music of all kinds

If you like history, about 1 hour SE of Tuscon is the western town of Tombstone, made famous by Wyatt Earp and the gunfight at the OK Corral. Some of the headstones in the Boothill Graveyard are rather interesting. If you like paranormal things they have ghost tours of some of the buildings that are supposedly haunted.

mmephistoo · April 28th, 2020, 10:19 PM

English is not my mother tongue language, and I always stump on weird English phrases. My English speaking fellows (Americans included)

I need your help in interpreting this complex word: female-identified female or activist. I've read multiple meanings to this phrase, is it a sexual thing? is it a social/legal rights thing?
Please HELP!

P.s. There are some related phrases (i.e male-identified woman, woman-identified woman, etc) I've read but I couldn't comprehend the real meaning. Do explain with details please!

**Rogerbh** · April 28th, 2020, 10:26 PM

It is a WOKE thing.

It is a man (usually) who sees himself as a woman and requires others to treat him as a woman.

I don't believe it is a woman who sees herself as a woman - or am I wrong in what I believe - ?

mmephistoo · April 28th, 2020, 10:33 PM

Here is the context: (I bet it would help?)
This project aims to expand the knowledge and skills of women-led grass-root groups and female-identified activists to challenge the traditional power structures and create new models of engagement, organizing, and leadership. Within a period of two years, the project aims to equip female-identified activists with skills, capacities, and knowledge on intersectional feminist perspectives to enable greater women’s participation in decision-making at all levels.

**sandhunter** · April 28th, 2020, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mmephistoo

Here is the context: (I bet it would help?)
This project aims to expand the knowledge and skills of women-led grass-root groups and female-identified activists to challenge the traditional power structures and create new models of engagement, organizing, and leadership. Within a period of two years, the project aims to equip female-identified activists with skills, capacities, and knowledge on intersectional feminist perspectives to enable greater women’s participation in decision-making at all levels.

So here is what I have for you "women-led grass-root groups" are real women

and " female-identified activists" are men who dress and act like women

, and some believe they are a woman in a man's body

tha'ts the short answer .

**old alal** · April 29th, 2020, 07:38 AM

Anybody injected disinfectant yet

**bombermouse** · April 29th, 2020, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by old alal

Anybody injected disinfectant yet

I have not and sincerely hope I don't know anyone stupid enough to try it. Sometimes people will surprise you though.

wisenheimer · April 29th, 2020, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by old alal

Anybody injected disinfectant yet

Not that I've heard yet, but someone did drink fish tank cleaner.

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February 27th, 2020, 02:32 PM	#4792
beemerider500 Vintage Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,123 Thanks: 35,856 Thanked 9,424 Times in 1,040 Posts	Just a note to European visitors to the American shores. When you go to a restaurant, don't just sit there and wait for someone to come and take your order... Americans are demanding and look for something to happen quickly. Raise your hand, flag down a waiter, ask about the specials, etc. But, Americans are (generally) good tippers, so don't forget the gratuity.

April 28th, 2020, 10:19 PM	#4794
mmephistoo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 202 Thanks: 259 Thanked 4,435 Times in 194 Posts	English is not my mother tongue language, and I always stump on weird English phrases. My English speaking fellows (Americans included) I need your help in interpreting this complex word: female-identified female or activist. I've read multiple meanings to this phrase, is it a sexual thing? is it a social/legal rights thing? Please HELP! P.s. There are some related phrases (i.e male-identified woman, woman-identified woman, etc) I've read but I couldn't comprehend the real meaning. Do explain with details please!

April 28th, 2020, 10:26 PM	#4795
Rogerbh Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land of the free within reasonable limitations Posts: 10,898 Thanks: 50,508 Thanked 91,149 Times in 10,746 Posts	It is a WOKE thing. It is a man (usually) who sees himself as a woman and requires others to treat him as a woman. I don't believe it is a woman who sees herself as a woman - or am I wrong in what I believe - ?

April 28th, 2020, 10:33 PM	#4796
mmephistoo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 202 Thanks: 259 Thanked 4,435 Times in 194 Posts	Here is the context: (I bet it would help?) This project aims to expand the knowledge and skills of women-led grass-root groups and female-identified activists to challenge the traditional power structures and create new models of engagement, organizing, and leadership. Within a period of two years, the project aims to equip female-identified activists with skills, capacities, and knowledge on intersectional feminist perspectives to enable greater women’s participation in decision-making at all levels.