What did I learn at mylot today?
By marguicha
@marguicha (222996)
Chile
May 24, 2012 8:09am CST
Every day I read and answer posts here. My friends are from all the world and my only sorrow is that I cannot answer them all. My interaction with mylotters are such as this: They post something or answer something to my posts. Many times I don´t know what they are talking about because their culture is different from mine. Then I start reading online. It seems that I have been reading for a long time about "pulses" when my friends from India talked about food. Today I checked, today I added the word to mt vocabulare, as I added a couple of years ago the word "chapatis"
. Are you aware of the rol of teather that mylot and mylotters have? Do you feel happy to learn here? Share your own experiences, friends. I so hate when people think that mylot is only a place to earn and forget it is primarily to socialise and learn.
. Are you aware of the rol of teather that mylot and mylotters have? Do you feel happy to learn here? Share your own experiences, friends. I so hate when people think that mylot is only a place to earn and forget it is primarily to socialise and learn.3 people like this
27 responses
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
24 May 12
I have learned so much. I like that I can vent or ask about anything and I get responses not only from my loyal friends but from other MyLotters. I also have learned to push back when pushed. Before if someone demeaned my point of view I would think there is another rerason I should kill myself1 Now I push right back!
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
25 May 12
I'm glad we met too. agree about different points of views being expressed with respect.
@flagella08 (5065)
• Philippines
27 May 12
i would like to add two words too.being courteous and nice.we can't really agree on all things and that all of us have really some words for anything.i just mean that we had to be nice to people even when we need to give some important views especially when we disagree.this is what i learned here in mylot.and being SUBTLE too.
@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
24 May 12
I have learned that some terms and phrases that sound silly and childish in one area can be taken as extremely hostile and offensive in another area. I have also learned that language barriers can help us to interpret things the wrong way, but if we start asking questions rather than assuming that someone is being rude or offensive or off-topic or whatever, then not only can we clear up a potential misunderstanding but also have some good interactions and perhaps make a new friend in the process.
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@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
24 May 12
Language is one of the things that I have learned here. I have a good command of written English, but my sources have been the classics. Here I have been in touch with everyday English and also with other cultures. I have discovered, for instance that, in my country, rudeness is not so much about language, but it has a bigger meaning. I can be really mean (when the occation calls for it) being very sweet at the same time
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 May 12
I have learnt so much since I first joined myLot, including a lot of American English words. I have leart that we all right or wrong depending on our perspective. There are so many cultures here that nothing is the same for everyone.
For example, the $10 minimum payout might seem so litle for us European Lotters but, over time, we come to realise that for some it will buy the bread for the family for a whole week. Someof us scoff that it is such a small amount while others elesewhere are thrilled when they reach it 
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@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
24 May 12
I think mylot is a good way to learn of other people's cultures. I find if I don't understand something that someone has said, it opens up another avenue of discussion so that the misunderstanding can be cleared up. We can learn a lot about each other and the world by just communicating! The money is secondary to me. Thanks for bringing this up!
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@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
24 May 12
I know, Deb. And when you just don´t understand at all, you can pick it up from the search engine and throw a light on the discussion. I have learned a lot about countries that I barely knew existed. And I have changed many of my ideas about other countries and cultures.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
24 May 12
Dear marguicha
I spent quite a less time today at mylot and nothing that special yet. But yes, yesterday I learned that some people think only about who "favors" them - and their definitions and thoughts are all guided by the "Favors".
A few days back, I learned that sometimes, we lotters mean nothing to others - they leave us (many of their friend lotters) only because someone said something to them which they couldnt tolerate.
Both might be unhealthy thoughts but I have learned them and yes, I am not going to be that kind of a person - that - is the real thing I learned.
I spent quite a less time today at mylot and nothing that special yet. But yes, yesterday I learned that some people think only about who "favors" them - and their definitions and thoughts are all guided by the "Favors".
A few days back, I learned that sometimes, we lotters mean nothing to others - they leave us (many of their friend lotters) only because someone said something to them which they couldnt tolerate.
Both might be unhealthy thoughts but I have learned them and yes, I am not going to be that kind of a person - that - is the real thing I learned.@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
24 May 12
We learn ways of behaving and ways other people behave. Sometimes we are a little too touchy, forgeting that in each country things have different meanings. I remembered that once one of my short stories was translated to English. I did not like the translation but could not have said it in English in a better way. The words were meant to be said in Spanish
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
There´s a joke in Spanish that mocks at how it would sound if a common courtesy sentence in Spanish were translated word by word to English: it would have no meaning at all
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
25 May 12
The translations many a times get confusing - maybe because of our interpretation of that "foreign term". When I was working on some translations (from Hindi to English) I too found stuck many a times finding equals of the "proverbs" of Hindi in English.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
25 May 12
Hi marguicha!
I have learned a lot from mylot. Most probably about what one thinks about others. I enjoyed reading what they post and sometimes I spend more time just searching and understanding the subject they had mentioned in their discussion. They talked about what happened in their place which I have no idea and will not read it from newspapers etc.(^^)
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
I agree with you. And it is so refreshing to see the news from the eyes of people like us. We are really the ones who are making the news by our doings.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
1 Jun 12
Yeah, the news they informed us we can't get them from the local newspaper for sure. They things they went through sometimes can be a good lessons for us to learn. From here I always get to know that I am luckier than them so I need to be more grateful.(^^)
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
25 May 12
There is no doubt that the more we learn and get to know other cultures the more aware we are as how much we are all alike in a lots of way despite of religion or creed I have learnt that basically we are all the same[ give or take]and I agree this place have given us the opportunity to know that!
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
28 May 12
That´s very true. Human values are the same everywhere and they are above cultural differences. Sometimes we are not aware of that. Mylot helps us see that as it is the next best to travel to another country and see with our own eyes.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
25 May 12
I also learn so many things at myLot. I also appreciate what other people write and put it into practice. One myLotter friend wrote about "the guest plate is the Lord's plate" that explain the extra plate in their feast at the house on Christmas Eve or any other occasion is for the Lord, that He came in spirit as their guest to join them dining. So beautiful that I learn to put it into practice in our house as well everytime there's feast or occasion to celebrate. I also learn on how to deal with people in writing, to be cool with few negative comments. Mylot is a wonderful experience...
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
Thanks for sharing such lovely words, bing. You have truly discovered the best of mylot and left out the negative parts.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
31 May 12
Hi Marg, how's your health now? Same like you, i had gained a lot of nice and interesting news from here. Since the day i had joined Mylot, i learned many types of cultures and customs through here. Besides that, i had known quite a few good friends, whom we always chat together whenever we are free.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
1 Jun 12
I decided that I was not ill anymore. My oncologist said the lymphoma was on remission, I have some minor digestive problems that I will see after my birthday and she said I could go for a vacation after my treatment (next Monday).
It´s so nice to meet new people. I never before thought I could have real friends online
@tkonlinevn (6438)
• Vietnam
25 May 12
I'm too. I learn much from mylot. Special experience about life and how to become positive.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
I´m so glad that mylot has also helped with your inner growth.
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@tkonlinevn (6438)
• Vietnam
26 May 12
Inner growth is my target in this time. Because I had the bad time before when I often feel stress and bored.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
25 May 12
I did learn a lots in here especially life experiences and English vocabulary. When i read topics or other discussions, if i see a new word i look for it in dictionary and try to memorize it.
One more i can share all my problems in here and get valuable advices from mylotters.
Mylot is really a good site for sharing and helping each other. I love mylot.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
You are so right: we do help each other even if we are so far apart. Many times I come with my coffee mug just to have breakfast with you. mylotters
@minimoyz (277)
• Philippines
28 May 12
Hello again Margu.
I've been away for so long because I travel a lot. I've been in China for 3 months because of work. I have learn a lot from their culture and their lifestyle. People there are not too different from us. Their slow pace of living is what makes them so different from others unlike at the big cities that are too crowded and busy. Same here at myLot, people wants to earn fast money but the hell with them. I come here to learn and talk to people and see their insights about anything. The earnings here is just a bonus for me.
I hope people coming here will see that responding to discussions or creating one is not work but a way to learn and interact with other people.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
1 Jun 12
You are so right! I can realing books about other cultures with a greater insight after being here at mylot for some years.
@viji_v2 (727)
• India
25 May 12
It is true, marg. I remember one thing which I learned from here, that there will be tuning of time during winter season. It is very new to me. Mylot is a place of knowledge but many people never find the truth here and just using it for the purpose of earning alone.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
I am sure that the people who come just to earn money do away soon, thanks be given. They don´t care about socoalising so they don´t earn much either as they don´t understand what a discussion is about
@arilguo (56)
• China
20 Jun 12
Well, yes, i agree with you. Also i am new here, but these days i did have learned a lot here. People here are nice, they told me how to learn english, they give suggestions when i have problems, they are just like good friends to me, although i even don't know them.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
20 Jun 12
This site is the best social site online. Believe me, it`s a lot vbetter than Facebook and other such giants. Here we make reak friends because we can talk about all we want if we do it with respect.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
I have been taught many things too, important and unimportant. All are par of our life
@shibham (16977)
• India
25 May 12
Hi marguicha...
Yeah. many more. I mean i have learnt many more here. Through interactions or searching online as it requires sometimes. Much to say that i had a few knowledge on English language but after a 4 years journey here, i have developed myself in English although i need to learn more yet. So, my second reason to have here is learning and the first one is obviously gaining friends from several corners of the world. Have a nice time.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
I have learned English here too. I can read very well, but I am more fluent in writing now that I am a member of mylot.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
25 May 12
You are right.I also gained knowledge here since we have different mylotters from all around the world.For i get to know that their culture is different to mine and some nice mylotters would also tell me about that.I remember once i started a topic and there is a mylotter told me about the origins and also some pictures.At that time,i was touched and also decided that i really love being here sharing together.@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
28 May 12
I have learned a lot about countries I hardly knew anything about. I have also discovered that I´m very ignorant, so that I´m more humble. That helps a lot when you meet people from other cultures.
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
25 May 12
Hi,
Sitting at my office desk, i read about what's on with a friend who's on the other end of the world, whom I only knew through the interactions of my lot. Similarly, he/she knows about my family though we never met each other. We get so emotional with one's problems but we feel happy for other. We are glad if someone shared their achievement and we give free advises to the student who are addicted to mylot. I no longer come here for earning (i have reached the payout only once LOl) but to see how my friends are doing. There are some good caring and great friends though every lotter is not in my friend's list but i always get inspired from the senior lotters.
Its great to know about your experience.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
28 May 12
I know what you mean. I stopped caring for earning and started having fun with the social part a long time ago.
@rkennedee (333)
•
25 May 12
I do really learn a lot from my lot. If a have a question or something that I cannot decide I just post a question and then Mylotters got the answers for me. Not from 1 but from many different person with different point of view.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
25 May 12
Mylotters have helped me a lot in important personal issues. I have thanks from my heart to friends here who hve taught me to be strong in moments of illness by showing me how strong they are.
@thewonderboy (7501)
• India
25 May 12
I had learnt about the different culture and pratices of people from different regions. More over i learnt a good way to interfere with other. Mylot reallys acts as a perfect school. Here there are many friends, fun, joy and everything which is found in school.
@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
28 May 12
I had never thought an online site would be so interesting and fun. I have learned and have good friends too.
