Men and women. Friends or foes?

[Shadow Wolf]

Definitely. In all houses the room doors have the locks with the key.

No. Doors that go outside typically have a locking knob that needs a key, but it's very rare for doors to a room to be that way.
If you watch American Pie you'll notice the doors aren't being locked and at least a few people get walked in on a couple having sex.
Bedrooms and bathrooms more typically have a lock on the inside amd a small hole to poke something like a toothpick in to unlock. That's not a keyed entry though and is more for privacy than security.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Come to think of it, the movies and TV are the only time I've seen a room with a key locked door, usually for something like collectibles, insecure sentimentalism, guns or Nazi stuff. I suppose some of that actually happens, at least it seems plausible enough, but I've never known anyone who actually does that.

 

[Estro Felino]

No. Doors that go outside typically have a locking knob that needs a key, but it's very rare for doors to a room to be that way.
If you watch American Pie you'll notice the doors aren't being locked and at least a few people get walked in on a couple having sex.
Bedrooms and bathrooms more typically have a lock on the inside amd a small hole to poke something like a toothpick in to unlock. That's not a keyed entry though and is more for privacy than security.

It's because Americans are so polite...they always knock...even in the context of a family..

By the way...you made me think of when Nadia looked at Jim...Jim is so sweet...
European gals go crazy for the Jims.

 

[JustGeorge]

Guys...do you think this girl is masochistic? LOL

I was in the car...and two men yelled at me: "hey beautiful, pretty"...even if I was like that (with no makeup on)? I do love catcalling, but you men are phony...really.

What's the problem?

 

[JustGeorge]

Come to think of it, the movies and TV are the only time I've seen a room with a key locked door, usually for something like collectibles, insecure sentimentalism, guns or Nazi stuff. I suppose some of that actually happens, at least it seems plausible enough, but I've never known anyone who actually does that.

I lock my attic with a key. But, one of the kids is a factor there(he'd tear up everything up there), and that door actually has a key to it. Might as well use it.

 

[Estro Felino]

What's the problem?

The problem is that Italian males don't turn words into deeds.
They just catcall...but don't ask for my phone number... lol

 

[crossfire]

The problem is that Italian males don't turn words into deeds.
They just catcall...but don't ask for my phone number... lol

How would Italian male catcallers react if they were being catcalled by other Italian males in like manner?

 

[Shadow Wolf]

It's because Americans are so polite...they always knock...even in the context of a family..

No. With close friends and family it's not unusual if we just walk in and say hey. With my best friend's family, anyone they consider family is even told to just walk on in. Amd it's always the timid ones who keep on doing that, and my friends dad specializes in getting people out of those shells (nothing bad, he's just very unashamed of himself amd tends to tease people he likes).
Knocking is "learned in the classroom America." It's formal, it's polite, but "day to day America" doesn't necessarily do it. Much like how learning a lamguage in a textbook will be formal and polite speech but don't expect to hear it like that on the streets or on TV.

 

[JustGeorge]

The problem is that Italian males don't turn words into deeds.
They just catcall...but don't ask for my phone number... lol

Why don't you ask for their phone number?

 

[Revoltingest]

I will never understood why you guys like that movie...yuck.

What Italy really is

That's just Italian propaganda.
The Godfather is almost a documentary.

 

[Revoltingest]

. It's been 50 years, so perhaps it hasn't aged well....

Philistine!
Dullard!
Blasphemy!

While I rate it highly, I'm not alone.
It's #3 on this list of the greatest movies of all time.
(I'd rank some differently.)

The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time

Variety breaks down the best movies of all time, as determined by film critics. From Psycho to Parasite, these are the best films ever made.

variety.com

 

[Wu Wei]

today....foe

 

[Stevicus]

Philistine!
Dullard!
Blasphemy!

While I rate it highly, I'm not alone.
It's #3 on this list of the greatest movies of all time.
(I'd rank some differently.)

The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time

Variety breaks down the best movies of all time, as determined by film critics. From Psycho to Parasite, these are the best films ever made.

variety.com

I still consider it a great movie, but it's fair comment to wonder aloud if it's aged well or not. I've read some opinions along those lines. Not everyone seems to be as enamored with that movie as others.

 

[Revoltingest]

I still consider it a great movie, but it's fair comment to wonder aloud if it's aged well or not. I've read some opinions along those lines. Not everyone seems to be as enamored with that movie as others.

"Enamored of", not "enamored with".
There's always some ignant buffoon who'll diss
something great. Some critics just feel the need
to criticize.
It wouldn't continually rank in the top 10 movies
if it aged poorly. And Nino Rota's score endures.
@Estro Felino should be proud of this Italian.

 

[Stevicus]

"Enamored of", not "enamored with".

Either form is acceptable.

There's always some ignant buffoon who'll diss
something great. Some critics just feel the need
to criticize.
It wouldn't continually rank in the top 10 movies
if it aged poorly. And Nino Rota's score endures.
@Estro Felino should be proud of this Italian.

Well, there have always been those who never liked the movie at all, while others thought it was good when they first saw it, but their opinion has since changed. I've seen it a number of times, though I haven't watched it in quite a few years. It's still a classic and always will be. Same with Godfather Part II. Part III, not so much.

 

[Revoltingest]

Either form is acceptable.

It's acceptable for informal discussion among illiterates.

Enamored With/By/Of - Easy Preposition Guide (+Examples)

I can say that one of the most significant parts of the English language is prepositions. Prepositions can be as short as two letters, yet those two letters can change everything entirely. That’s also what makes them confusing and sometimes difficult to handle. But don’t worry, we’re here to...

grammarhow.com

Excerpted....
The phrase ‘enamored of’ is most acceptable and grammatically correct. We avoid the use of ‘enamored with’ for formal writing, but it is still common in casual conversations. We avoid using ‘enamored by’ because it changes the meaning and makes it vague or confusing and hard to understand.

Well, there have always been those who never liked the movie at all, while others thought it was good when they first saw it, but their opinion has since changed. I've seen it a number of times, though I haven't watched it in quite a few years. It's still a classic and always will be. Same with Godfather Part II. Part III, not so much.

Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

 

[Stevicus]

It's acceptable for informal discussion among illiterates.

Enamored With/By/Of - Easy Preposition Guide (+Examples)

I can say that one of the most significant parts of the English language is prepositions. Prepositions can be as short as two letters, yet those two letters can change everything entirely. That’s also what makes them confusing and sometimes difficult to handle. But don’t worry, we’re here to...

grammarhow.com

Excerpted....
The phrase ‘enamored of’ is most acceptable and grammatically correct. We avoid the use of ‘enamored with’ for formal writing, but it is still common in casual conversations. We avoid using ‘enamored by’ because it changes the meaning and makes it vague or confusing and hard to understand.

Another take on that: Enamored With, By or Of?


However, it is worth noting that both are generally acceptable.

Having said that, for those wanting to make a distinction, here are a couple of examples:

• Travelers were enamored with the town. (Fascination)
• A lovely girl of whom he was enamored. (Romantic)

Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

 

[Revoltingest]

Another take on that: Enamored With, By or Of?


However, it is worth noting that both are generally acceptable.

Having said that, for those wanting to make a distinction, here are a couple of examples:

• Travelers were enamored with the town. (Fascination)
• A lovely girl of whom he was enamored. (Romantic)

If you want to sound ignant, that's fine with me.

 

[Stevicus]

If you want to sound ignant, that's fine with me.

I remain steadfast in my convictions.

 

[Estro Felino]

That's just Italian propaganda.
The Godfather is almost a documentary.

Honestly, I have never watched it, except few scenes.
I do watch police movies where the mobsters are arrested and jailed.
But, you know, I guess I will watch it, since you tell me it's worth it.
Nino Rota is great, I know.