|
|
 Sun Jul 06, 2008 13:44 pm A gun or a dog? |
|
|
I should modify it to "people should move out before it becomes a ghost town" 
I think I confused it with the Malay expression, in Malay it means a town full of crime. I think. Thanks again!
_________________
Okotteru Papa mo suki dakedo, nikoniko yasashii Papa ha mo~tto suki! |
|
NinaZara
I'm here quite often ;-)
Joined: 04 Jan 2007
Posts: 954
Location: Japan
|
|
| Sun Jul 06, 2008 16:13 pm A gun or a dog? |
|
|
| NinaZara wrote: | | Amy, they sound like they are very dear to you. I guess not all people are blessed with the ability to enjoy the beauty of this creature of God that I fear so much. |
Hi Nina
Very few dogs frighten me, and yes, I do enjoy them. Over the years, however, I have noticed that quite a few dogs seem to be able to sense fear in people, and that this alone might lead a dog to behave more aggressively.
.
_________________
Amy
.
ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English |
|
Yankee
I'm a Communicator ;-)
Joined: 16 Apr 2006
Posts: 7464
Location: Northeast US
|
 |
| Sun Jul 06, 2008 16:58 pm A gun or a dog? |
|
|
Amy,
I know for sure dogs can sense fear in us. I avoid eye contact and I rather take another route when I encountered people walking their dog. Most of the days I work late so I don't have to face this, but on days I go home early, it is so inconvenient.
At Narita airport they have two dogs smelling our luggage, I am always nervous and everytime,I have to hug my friend and shut my eyes when the dogs come to me. But the last time I was at the airport I was travelling alone so all I could do was closed my eyes tightly and prayed the thing won't bite me.
_________________
Okotteru Papa mo suki dakedo, nikoniko yasashii Papa ha mo~tto suki! |
|
NinaZara
I'm here quite often ;-)
Joined: 04 Jan 2007
Posts: 954
Location: Japan
|
|
| Sun Jul 06, 2008 18:42 pm A gun or a dog? |
|
|
| Yankee wrote: | | Over the years, however, I have noticed that quite a few dogs seem to be able to sense fear in people, and that this alone might lead a dog to behave more aggressively. |
Many dogs become gentler when they sense fear in a person.
My friends' doberman was very careful not to make sudden movements when she sensed fear in a visitor, but she would approach the visitor in a very gentle way to make friends.
When she knew a visitor was not afraid of her, she'd jump and dance around, wag her tail, lick, offer toys, and all the usual things. That was all toned down for a fearful newcomer. |
|
Jamie (K)
I'm a Communicator ;-)
Joined: 24 Feb 2006
Posts: 4227
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
|
|
| Sun Jul 06, 2008 18:47 pm A gun or a dog? |
|
|
| NinaZara wrote: | | I avoid eye contact and I rather take another route when I encountered people walking their dog. |
Often, the only way to stop an aggressive dog is to make eye contact and establish dominance. Avoid eye contact and he'll continue to chase you.
It's different, however, with dogs that have been trained to attack, and with types of dogs that have been bred for fighting.
| NinaZara wrote: | | But the last time I was at the airport I was travelling alone so all I could do was closed my eyes tightly and prayed the thing won't bite me. |
Those drug-sniffing dogs aren't mean. They're man's best friend, just doing their job. |
|
Jamie (K)
I'm a Communicator ;-)
Joined: 24 Feb 2006
Posts: 4227
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
|
|
|
| maling list that occur code switching and mixing | For translators: Developing their skills through interactive and amusing exchange |
