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I am aware that, when speaking to a Greek guy you can take the 's' off the end, so Nikos becomes Niko etc...but is that ONLY when you're using their name to them, or is it also done in other situations? And are female names also given diminutives? Anyone know of any websites that explain this?

Hey, I have been given 2 Greek songs to learn and as an English speaker I'm having trouble with the pronunciation...if anyone could give me these songs with the phonetic pronunciations I would be very grateful!

Otan gennietai o anthropos

enas kahmos gennietai

otan fountonei o polemos

to aima de metrietai

Kaigomai kaigomai

rikse ki allo ladi sth fotia

pnigomai pnigomai

peta me se thalassa vathia

Orkisthka sta matia sou

pou ta 'xa san vaggelio

th maxairia pou mou 'dokes

na sou thn kamo gelio

Kaigomai kaigomai

rikse ki allo ladi sth fotia

pnigomai pnigomai

peta me se thalassa vathia

Ma sy vathia sthn kolash

thn alysida spase

ki an me travhkseis dipla sou

evloghmenos na 'sai

Kaigomai kaigomai

rikse ki allo ladi sth fotia

pnigomai pnigomai

peta me se thalassa vathia

and...

Ena tragoydi pes mou akoma

kai vaps΄ ton hlio me mayro xroma

Ena tragoydi agaphmeno

ap΄ thn psyxh sou na `nai vgalmeno

Se parakalo apopse

thn psyxh mou vres kai kopse

Pare thn anapnoh mou

vale terma sth zoh mou

Ena tragoydi pes mou akoma

kai kan΄ ta ola lasph kai xoma

Ena tragoydi to teleftaio

ma thelo na `nai to pio oraio

Se parakalo apopse

thn psyxh mou vres kai kopse

Pare thn anapnoh mou

vale terma sth zoh mou

Thank you to whoever takes the time to help me out!

Hey, I get to spend time with a small group of Greeks on a fairly regular basis, and have noticed that they often say 'ela re...', or just 're'. I can't seem to find a pattern in the usage of this, and was wondering if anyone could explain what both the above sayings mean and how to use them appropriately.

Thanks :)

I'm hoping to be starting a minimum wage job shortly, after having been receiving JSA, council tax benefits and housing benefits for about a year and a half.

Apparently people on a 'low income' can get financial help with rent and council tax, but I can't find an actual description of this elusive 'low income' wage. Is it national minimum wage?

I'm over 25, single and rent my own flat (in case that needs consideration).

Cheers :) x

Hey. Was wondering: do you get irritated by the sheer amount of adverts on TV? I was in Orlando recently and was amazed at how much advertising there is - in the UK it's unheard of to have an ad break between the programme and the opening/closing credits.

BTW: I've never met such polite and respectful people as I did in Orlando, they're a credit to their country. I fell in love with the place and people!

My hair is just below shoulder length, straight and mid brown with natural golden highlights and a parting on my left side. I don't have a fringe (bangs). I'm growing it so don't want to cut it (barring trims), I don't want to dye it, and it doesn't hold a curl. Without making any permanent changes, what could I do with it to make it look more interesting and unusual?

Cheers :) x

I'm not in a position to start a family (I'm not financially stable, my relationship isn't yet ready for it, I'm not psychologically responsible enough), but the body clock's kicking in and the yearning to have a baby is almost intolerable.

Is there anything I can do to satisfy or at least cope with these feelings? I can't keep a pet as I live in a non-pets apartment.

Thanks all :) x

My neighbour, who is an Iraqi Kurd (I think that's correct, sorry if not), makes this delicious dish using stuffed vine leaves and chicken, and seemingly variations on other ingredients such as aubergine, courgette and tomato. Is this a traditional dish? If so, does anyone have a good recipe and how-to on making this dish? I'd ask my neighbour but she doesn't speak English.

Many thanks :)

I'm very recently single and am going out with my girlfriends tonight (it's that or stay home moping). I want to look good but I'm worried that a spontaneous flood of tears will leave me looking like Barbara Cartland. Any tips on how to make my makeup cry-proof?

Cheers :)

I'm a 26 year old pale white British female. I'm size 10-12, about 5'7'' and have an hourglass figure, brown hair and green eyes. I was wondering if there's anything I should be bearing in mind when I choose my clothes - I don't want to look like a mid-twenties girl trying to look like a teenager! Any thoughts?

Cheers :)

I can tug on the lead until my dog looks at me with an exclaimation mark over her head, but how do I give her a treat after she's come away from the bin/rubbish etc? There are no icons on-screen or anything I can press/tap to access the treats.

I'd really appreciate an answer as I'm pathetically fond of my dog.

Cheers :)

I have the Nova T 380 fitted for contraceptive purposes and have just had to go on a course of Erythromycin. Will the antibiotics affect the efficacy of my coil? There was nothing in the info booklet about this issue.

Cheers :)

I live next door to a really nice young Kurdish Muslim couple and their new baby. We're very friendly (in fact they're the nicest neighbours I've ever had), but I don't know a huge deal about Islam or Kurdistan and would like to know if there's anything I might do (as a non-religious Egnlish woman) that may inadvertently offend them, and also if there's anything I can do to show respect for them and their religion. They're pretty relaxed (she has no problem with me seeing her hair or arms). ike to know if there's anything I might do (as a non-religious Egnlish woman) that may inadvertently offend them, and also if there's anything I can do to show respect for them and their religion. They're pretty relaxed (she has no problem with me seeing her hair or arms).

Hey,

I was epilating my lip today and I think I left it on one spot too long and it's removed the top few layers of skin. It's not particularly red but is sore and is kind of sweating a clear/yellowish liquid.

Does anyone know of any remedies - can use to help it heal, or should I just leave it alone? It looks like a horrible coldsore!

Thanks everyone :) x

I use my phone for the internet.

I keep trying to rate answers, but here's what happens:

- I click on 'choose as best answer'

- my question, the selected answer and a column of grey stars appears, which turn green as I click on them.

- I add feedback and hit 'submit'.

- the same page reloads. The stars have gone grey again but my feedback is still in the box. A pink banner tells me 'you must rate the answer'.

- I go through the same process a couple of times, then give up.

What am I missing here??

Please realise that nothing said here is meant in arrogance.

I have a good voice & come from a very musical background (both my family & romantic partners), & have been told by professional singers (who don't tend to bulls**t you) that I'm an amazing singer. I live in a town with regular open mic nights & karaoke.

In spite of all this, & the fact that I'd love to *be* a proper singer, the thought of singing in front of a roomful of people makes me freeze in terror.

Is there anything I can do?

I'm on income based JSA and have been for about 2 and a half months. The other day I received an inheritance cheque for just over £9,000. If I put it in my account will my benefits be stopped?

If I work 40 hours per week for £5.96 per hour, on average how much will I end up taking home per month (after tax)?

Please can I have 2 examples of titles of each of these genres of computer games - one old and one new. Also a range of different platforms would be awesome :)

- action

- adventure

- simulation

- RPG

- first person shooter

Cheers, much appreciated :)

I thought it was a brooch when I saw it in a charity shop but it isn't.

It's an oval with a cameo on the front, and when you turn it over it has a horseshoe shaped clip (which is sprung) that you can lift up.

What is it and how is it used?