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Steve do you think those responses were appropriate? Do you think someone who's only been here for 2 days deserves to be so openly ridiculed? And you call me condescending?

Thanks a lot Steve, but if I ever need your advice I'll ask for it. My responses in this thread are based on how I feel about the hostile reception given by some users to someone who's only been here for 2 days and is asking a simple question.

Here we go..

So is that an excuse to insult someone who's just arrived and may be feeling disoriented? To be honest I'm disgusted. I think this forum needs a radical overhaul

Shame on you all who reacted to the OP's post in such a condescending, negative way. She's been here 2 days for Christ's sake give her a break! Like she says, if you can't say anything positive, don't bother.

The old adage is true: 'never carry a weapon unless you know how to use it' and to that I would add 'and be prepared to use it without hesitation'. Not a nice way to get around, with your finger constantly on a button/trigger. The best advice I ever picked up from this forum was 'be grey'...

Hi I was wondering if there's anybody out there who can help me. I'm an English teacher here in BsAs and I'm writing a course in Business Communications. One of the units I have to include is 'real-life communication' ie some genuine examples. So if anyone has any old business correspondence...

I wouldn't like to find out that migraciones has either changed the rule or hiked the fine by some ridiculous percentage just as my flight is boarding. OK I know you suggest allowing extra time, but it's still one more anxiety that I personally could do without.

Agree with every word, comma and stop.

Not at all, it was just an attempt at lightening things up. I didn't mean to cause offence. I agree that 'it's another world' and the more Malbec I drink, the more I believe it. Just a joke - sorry :confused:

You must be on the Malbec Steve :D

I'm very sorry to hear what happened to you Yanqui and I can't imagine how I'd feel if I were in your situation. I had a rucksack stolen in Barcelona a few years back and it took me weeks to get over it, but to have a gun at your head...I hope you recover soon. But if I can just try to put...

Is anybody planning to go and watch the Euro 2012 final? Or have any suggestions for a good place to see it?

You're right - I was talking pesos

Mmm not sure about that...I live in downtown. I share but have the place to myself most of the time as my only flatmate spends a lot of time in La Plata. Even so I know I'm being seen off at $1800, but the place was arranged for me before I came here and was young and inexperienced :confused:

I go on about $60 a day with $120 on Sundays so I can go somewhere nice and have lunch out. That includes my copious daily wine intake and travel to work. That's about $2000 per month plus $1800 rent = $3800. You've done pretty well on $2670 Lulu :-)

That's absolutely right. If the course is run properly (no reason to doubt that it is) it's a major commitment that virtually cancels your life for 4/5 weeks. It's expensive too, but worth it.

Does anyone have any experience of this new(ish) money transfer site? www.xendpay.com Thanks!

What do you mean by 'legit'? There are only two EFL qualifications that are recognized worldwide - the Cambridge CELTA and Trinity Cert.TESOL. You can do the CELTA at International House in San Isidro.

Phones have to be quad-band to work here.