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Couples, what secret language do you use to tell each other details that the company you're in doesn't understand or notice? (lemm.ee)

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What words, phrases or signs do you use and how do you get your partner's attention?

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[-] 1bluepixel@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I wouldn't say we speak in people's faces, but we make comments to each other about random stuff. I would never say something rude about somebody in their faces, but my spouse might go, "Can we go back to the hotel, I really need to take a shit" or something silly and unfiltered like that.

[-] Drusas@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago

I get it, I just still think it's rude and avoid doing so myself.

[-] putoelquelolea@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

It's rude for spouses to have a private conversation? Would whispering be better? Would it be better if they hid in a cupboard where no one could see them?

[-] Drusas@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago

It is rude to intentionally speak in a language that the people around you don't understand (especially if you're doing so specifically because they don't understand it), yes.

[-] Kepabar@startrek.website 4 points 10 months ago

Yes, it's generally considered rude to switch languages specifically to hide your conversation.

It's because most will assume you are doing it to talk shit.

[-] putoelquelolea@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

Sure, if people suddenly switched languages and then laughed in my face, I would feel bad.

But if it's like the other comments in this post, and it's a couple having a quick word about a private matter, I wouldn't mind. It's not like I should be a part of that conversation

[-] Subverb@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago

Which they are.

Agree, it's rude af.

[-] monk@lemmy.unboiled.info 1 points 2 months ago

Tell me you're insecure without saying you're insecure.

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