To laugh at ridiculous neighbour

[Pettynotvindictive]

In the garden today, pruned some fruit bushes and pulled up some sprouting sprigs with roots intact.

Thinking it's wasteful to throw it, I hear neighbour next door and offer it to them she takes it says thanks and I get on with gardening.

Then her dad says to her "I don't want anything off of her" (in Hindi. I speak and understand Hindi, they don't know this) and storms out rips sprout apart throws it in bin.

I'm stunned and start laughing- always my go to reaction.

We've had issues in the past - they don't like me not letting them park over my drive, I complain if they make noise past 10:30pm or moan if they have loud parties.

He calls me, in his language, unreasonable English white idiot.

Maybe I should just translate everything he says to everyone!

I never let on at work how good my understanding of Welsh really is, I categorise myself as a learner, but I get to hear a lot of interesting gossip and information because people think that I won't understand...

I understand why you would not tell them you speak Hindi but on the other hand all forms of racism ought to be tackled so personally I would immediately tell him the next moment he uses a racist slur in your hearing

Reboot

It's never too late to learn a language.

Try the Duolingo app, it's free and has loads to try.

5-10 minutes a day. You'll be amazed how quickly you'll pick it up!
(Note: l have no affiliation with the app, I just like it!)

I'm in my late 40s and learning how to sign.