English term
I think it's far too formal for my, my way of being
Talking with people about marriage
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Man: Boring, ha, ha, ha. The church is hot. Nobody wants
to be in the wedding. Receptions are always fun. Everybody gets together. They dance, have a good time.
Woman: It was a nice wedding. It was beautiful; sun was shining and we got married at the justice of the peace.
Man: I don't like weddings. I don't think it's ...
I think it's far too formal for my, my way of being.
Man: I love weddings, particularly Italian weddings.
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What does "I think it's far too formal for my, my way of being" mean?
Thank you
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Responses
United Kingdom
Travel, wine and scuba specialist.
Native in: English (Variants: British, Scottish)
Works in: Italian to English, English
I would prefer something more informal.
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Note added at 6 hrs (2021-08-24 16:31:57 GMT)
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"Way of being" means the sort of person he is and how he likes to live.
| Thank you so much, Charlotte |
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AllegroTrans
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Sajad Neisi
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Yvonne Gallagher
: it's speech so no problem with the 2 "my". Not about the type of wedding. This man is unlikely to get married at all since marriage doesn't suit his lifestyle
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philgoddard
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Tina Vonhof (X)
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Jameela Hassan
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South Africa
Translation, subtitling & captioning
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English, Germanic(Other) to English
overly serious/stiff/ceremonious
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AllegroTrans
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Yvonne Gallagher
: you haven't dealt with "way of being"
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Does not suit who he is as a person / his personality / his character
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Discussion
What is a relaxed wedding?
A memorable big day, super-stunning wedding décor, and a festive reception don't have to come with all of the formality of a traditional black-tie wedding. ... Instead, casual weddings put the emphasis on fun and allow for couples to express their laid-back style.