• lugal@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        16 minutes ago

        Well, I live in Germany (and have always lived here) and it’s part of the greeting ritual. Why say hello when you expect no other answer than hello back

        When I’m ill or something, I have to consciously work against the tendency to say I’m good.

      • Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world
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        7 hours ago

        Yeah, that’s a common misunderstanding. When they want a lengthy discourse regarding your status, they’ll instead say, “Tell me of the waters of your homeworld, Usul.”

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    7 hours ago

    i rambled the other day about how I already have a headstone in the ground with my name on it; my first wife died when I was 32. Said it’s easy, I’ll just make sure I “go” right in front of it so nobody has to worry about cleanup. Was joking in a dark way, around my peer firefighters. Realized there were teens listening who were boggled I have a stone already. I’m fine.

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        4 hours ago

        well to be honest at 32 I didn’t figure I would marry again. Though I did years later. My wife now understands as much as one can and knows my wishes. (cremate. 50 in first plot 50 anywhere else. :) )