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Why do Swedes think it's ok...

Hair in food. It's disgusting! Come on!

dave.smith
post 25.Oct.2012, 01:09 PM
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Joined: 12.Jan.2007

That's not fair at all gplusa.

I only put it into place because of some of the more sensitive threads on here regarding her. She would be needlessly upset by them.

I am probably doing her a favour in any case. She would balk at byke and others' anti-Swedish stances.

And yes, I don't have rules in place for any site but TL, so it's not like it's the Great Firewall of China or anything.
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as8
post 25.Oct.2012, 01:37 PM
Post #32
Location: Malmö
Joined: 17.Oct.2010

QUOTE (dave.smith @ 25.Oct.2012, 12:31 PM) *
So I take it by your replies that you think that it's ok to have hair in food, since the replies are getting more bizarre and sillier.Either that or you all think this is ... (show full quote)

No, it's probably not ok. That why they remove it. And, for people without a need to display misplaced and disproportionate negativity, that's the end of the event.

as8
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AW1
post 25.Oct.2012, 01:37 PM
Post #33
Location: Södermanland
Joined: 20.Mar.2012

Did you have her chipped as well?
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byke
post 25.Oct.2012, 02:08 PM
Post #34
Location: Europe
Joined: 28.Oct.2008

QUOTE (dave.smith @ 25.Oct.2012, 02:09 PM) *
I am probably doing her a favour in any case. She would balk at byke and others' anti-Swedish stances.

Dave,I don't appreciate that comment at all.

I am not anti Swedish, I am anti bullshit.
That means if I have an opinion regarding current affairs - I will state them.
Regardless of the borders such affairs may be influenced by.

In fact I will go out of my way to make sure such views are heard if persons like yourself try to sell them as some that they are not, just to rub your nose in it.

If I criticised many posts made by you, would that make me anti your nationality.
Or simply holding you to account for your actions or lack of?

So don't try and drag me into your argument as justifiable bait.
As much of my views are based on a larger perspective, rather than that of a self obsessed insecure person who wishes to constantly winge on this forum to question their own self worth, and why "nobody loves me".

If truth be known, based on the posts I have read from you.
If you had the actual balls to take on the issues you were trying to solve instead of constantly pussy footing around looking for constant self praise or worth. You may actually get the respect or recognition you so desperately crave.

Instead you expect to gain respect by buying people off.
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dave.smith
post 25.Oct.2012, 02:29 PM
Post #35
Joined: 12.Jan.2007

Bkye,

Sorry if I offended you, but a lot of your posts DO seem anti-Swedish. I am not attacking you as a person. A lot of my views on chavs in England could be said to be anti British and I wouldn't have a problem with that.

To be honest I have overcome a lot in my life, and the least of it in Sweden - I got 6 A levels despite having a horrible time during my schooling in terms of bullying. I have had a successful career despite having a nervous breakdown in my early 20s. I have a blonde wife despite being rejected throughout my early to mid 20s by dozens of girls.

I think I deserve respect for all those things but I don't demand it. You are free to think what you will as will I.
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JulieLou40
post 25.Oct.2012, 02:49 PM
Post #36
Location: Luleå
Joined: 19.Oct.2009

Dave, you don't really help your case, the way you talk about your spouse (whether she be sambo or wife). You also seem very hung up on appearances and status symbols-the must-have flash car, house, horses trotting at your wedding etc. None of that crap is important for Gods sake.

For example: "I have a blond wife despite being rejected throughout my early 20s yada yada yada".

What difference does a blond partner make? It's all about the person and the relationship you have with them (which seems mighty insecure at very best), not what colour hair she has, and how many times you can mention your maserati or any of the other trappings.

I think the best thing for you would be to take a holiday from this site, and spend some time talking with your pregnant sambo, instead of bitching about her on here (as entertaining as your posts are, I feel sorry for her).
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skogsbo
post 25.Oct.2012, 02:57 PM
Post #37
Joined: 20.Sep.2011

QUOTE (dave.smith @ 25.Oct.2012, 02:29 PM) *
To be honest I have overcome a lot in my life, and the least of it in Sweden - I got 6 A levels despite having a horrible time during my schooling in terms of bullying. I have ... (show full quote)

you throw this line out everytime you take criticism, you have done well, but and it's a big BUT, You have zero people skills, zero perception of what is the right thing to say or type in a situation and zero perception of how people might perceive you as a person. This could well have been why you were a target for bullies? It wouldn't make bullying right, but you probably didn't carry out any damage limitation yourself either.

Modesty, it's better to gently imply that you have done well in life, that flat out boasting. To be honest your A levels, your cars, your wife, who is probably just with you for the ride (for now), are not an achievement, having a business that provides employment for others is an achievement and that is what you should take pride in, but also gain some people skills to do those employees justice.

Whilst you might think you are cunning, undoubtedly clever...etc.. that you cover your tracks technically well,... but any person with people skills will read you like a book. So your family, her family, your employees, your wife.. will probably know and sense far more about you than you ever realise. So when she asks you what you just did online, then you say"oh nothing much", she'll know by the tone in your voice that it's something that you don't want to say to her. That is the communication skill you are lacking, but don't underestimate it in others, as I said before, life will come and bite you in the a$$ and you probably overall don't deserve it.

She may well already know much of what you talk about here, but because she is certainly enjoying a good lifestyle put up with your habits, but don't take it for granted that she or your kids will be around for ever, as she might just know alot more than you give her credit for.
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Yorkshireman
post 25.Oct.2012, 03:25 PM
Post #38
Joined: 22.Nov.2011

QUOTE (dave.smith @ 25.Oct.2012, 02:29 PM) *
To be honest I have overcome a lot in my life, and the least of it in Sweden - I got 6 A levels despite having a horrible time during my schooling in terms of bullying. I have ... (show full quote)

All that and yet You lack the Wisdom to know that it is time to get into therapy!

Blow-up about a hair in your dinner, arguing over candy, wanting to DNA check the kid, suspicion of cheating, blocking sites of the wife (to protect her!!! biggrin.gif ) ... checking the browsing history!!! ... Dave, You have serious problems dude! wacko.gif
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johnjohn
post 25.Oct.2012, 03:43 PM
Post #39
Joined: 10.Dec.2010

Dave, Have you ever been examined for Asperger's syndrome? I ask in all sincerely and with no malice. My good friend in his 50's recently discovered his lifelong problems had a basis in this as well as his many successes. He lives very happily having adjusted his formerly stressful life. Best of luck in any case.
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Shibumi
post 26.Oct.2012, 10:19 AM
Post #40
Location: Stockholm
Joined: 30.Sep.2010

Dave-

Julie Lou is spot on. Your trophy wife, trophy car, trophy job... none of that matters in the grand scheme of things and they certainly don't seem to be making you happy right now. Sadly, you are still a victim of your childhood bullying. Get some therapy to overcome your past and you will be much happier.
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byke
post 26.Oct.2012, 10:47 AM
Post #41
Location: Europe
Joined: 28.Oct.2008

@ Dave,
Please note I don't want to comment on this thread at present, since so many others have.
By commenting I feel like part of a group "bullying", and that is not something I wish to be part of.

I will say however it would be in your best interest to seek counciling.
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Snoopy!
post 26.Oct.2012, 12:47 PM
Post #42
Location: Skåne
Joined: 14.Aug.2006

hej Flutterbye WTF is with that annoying little bug & what appears to be part of your signature, here I was thinking it was on my screen or trapped in it ! unsure.gif

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byke
post 26.Oct.2012, 12:56 PM
Post #43
Location: Europe
Joined: 28.Oct.2008

I had the same thought when viewing on my iPad earlier ... very funny.
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Hamsterdam
post 26.Oct.2012, 04:08 PM
Post #44
Joined: 25.Mar.2012

I think it is best of we out David.Smyth to his staff and family. It would be for his own good and easy to do as well.
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annasven
post 26.Oct.2012, 04:21 PM
Post #45
Joined: 26.Oct.2012

I read an article about what happened to good manners in Sweden. Many Swedes maintain that saying “excuse me” is unnecessary and that saying “thank you” is old-fashioned and out of style, and why give up your seat if you were the one who first got it anyway? Apparently it has something to do with Shyness... read this:
http://www.nordstjernan.com/news/nordic/2557/
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