Gretchen McCulloch18h ago
I don't normally subscribe to the "German has a word for it" thing because all languages can invent and borrow new words! That said, I can't stop thinking about "hobbyless" as an insult since I saw it a few days ago, so here you go It promotes a growth mindset!! www.tumblr.com/abbiistabbii...
Show threadNafeon the Bear10h ago
@gretchenmcculloch.com you do say it as insult even in German though aka 'search yourself a hobby!' (literal translation)
Show threadsleepysaf
@NafiTheBear @gretchenmcculloch.com "Get a hobby" is already an English phrase, but saying something is "hobbyless behaviour" is more devastating imo. It makes it clear that the offender is exhibiting behaviour that can only be explained by having absolutely nothing better to do
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Show threadNafeon the Bear1h ago

@sleepysaf @gretchenmcculloch.com

Then I'm actually a bit confused. No one here in Germany claims thing to be "hobbyless behaviour" at least not with those words and also not so much more as in the US I would think.

Like only once in the last month did we talk about this topic with work mates. The OG posts suggests it is a trendy thing somehow. Idk