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Poll: How many hours of television do you watch per day (on average)? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "How many hours of television do you watch per day (on average)?".
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Susana Galilea United States Local time: 01:12 English to Spanish + ... I don't own a TV, by choice | Jan 11, 2006 |
I have enough trouble ungluing myself from the computer screen, thank you very much... Susana | | |
Magda Dziadosz Poland Local time: 08:12 Member (2004) English to Polish + ... No TV, thank you | Jan 11, 2006 |
I'm one of those who said goodbye to TV a few years ago. Never regretted it! Cheers, Magda | | |
Fred Neild (X) English to Spanish + ...
Well, I do hope I live to see the integration between the TV, the Internet, the iron, the fridge, etc. I wonder how will that change our lives. I know this already exists, but it is not affordable for me at the moment. I mean in a large scale. I will sure increase my TV time this year during the World Soccer Cup in Germany! I find it an extremely amusing sports spectacle. Fred | |
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awilliams United Kingdom Local time: 07:12 Italian to English + ... At the risk of being mauled... | Jan 11, 2006 |
I admit to watching a couple of hours a day. While I do favour socialising/exercising/eating(!) over watching the TV I think it has an important part to play in keeping me up to date with the latest cultural/linguistic trends etc., especially in what can be such an "ivory tower" profession.
[Edited at 2006-01-11 19:22] | | |
I agree with Amy | Jan 11, 2006 |
Last year I bought a fantastic new TV and I watch it almost every day. I find it is very useful to keep hearing not only my foreign languages, but also to keep up with how my own language evolves beyond my social circle. I also enjoy eating with the news and being up to date about how things are in the world - it is more superficial, but takes up a lot less time than reading the paper. | | |
diana bb Lithuania Local time: 09:12 English to Lithuanian + ... TV not found | Jan 11, 2006 |
Have lived without TV for the last fifteen years. When last year I had a momentary urge to get one, my nine-year-old daughter asked me, 'Do you REALLY need it?' Regards, Diana | | |
Elías Sauza Mexico Local time: 00:12 Member (2002) English to Spanish + ...
The previous poll discussed the number of books read per month. I wish I had time to read a book for pleasure and not for watching TV. Contrary to Susana Galilea, I own a TV, but only because kids like to watch it (fortunately they read books as well). Elías | |
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LJC (X) France Local time: 08:12 French to English + ... Another one with no TV | Jan 11, 2006 |
I haven't had a TV for about 10 years but I do watch DVDs on the computer. | | |
Don't have a TV | Jan 11, 2006 |
I don't own a TV, and have been tv-less for the past fifteen years or so. | | |
Susana Galilea United States Local time: 01:12 English to Spanish + ... we're harmless, really :) | Jan 11, 2006 |
Amy Williams wrote: At the risk of being mauled... I don't know what other non-TV owners have experienced, but I find it curious how so many people assume we're likely to have a belligerent or judgemental attitude with respect to this topic. In my case this is an absolutely personal choice, having no kids or roommates around me. If I had the strength of will to resist watching hour after hour of programming, I would consider having a TV as I can certainly appreciate its advantages. From past experience I know this is not the case with me, and I admire anyone who is able to resist the lure of the flickering screen. I decided long ago I preferred my silence, my music and my radio. These days I also enjoy watching documentaries and movies on DVD. I do miss my "Law & Order", but I suspect even that is available on DVD nowadays, should the mood strike for a binge Susana | | |
Julio Torres Mexico Local time: 00:12 English to Spanish + ...
TV programs in Mexico are awful... Thank God! I don't have temptations. I only watch a few minutes some interesting programs (when I have enough time). | |
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no TV....but out of laziness! | Jan 11, 2006 |
I haven't been watching TV for the last six or seven months, since my TV aerial collapsed during a windy storm (yes, it was one of those ancient aerials, nothing to to with satellite dishes or cable TV, more or less a museum piece...) Out of sheer laziness (I'm a champion procrastinator in some domestic areas )I haven't had it fixed yet, and I'm still amazed that I don't miss it at all! That must be why I voted for ... See more I haven't been watching TV for the last six or seven months, since my TV aerial collapsed during a windy storm (yes, it was one of those ancient aerials, nothing to to with satellite dishes or cable TV, more or less a museum piece...) Out of sheer laziness (I'm a champion procrastinator in some domestic areas )I haven't had it fixed yet, and I'm still amazed that I don't miss it at all! That must be why I voted for over three books read per month during the previous poll. I guess I'll have it repaired sooner or later but as Diana's young daughter said, do I REALLY need it? Ciao, DZ ▲ Collapse | | |
I listen (to the) TV | Jan 11, 2006 |
Sitting with my back turned to the television set, keeping my eyes on my computer screen while diligently moving my fingers, I love to listen to TV5, the BBC or RTL5 (stock exchange and related topics). Whenever I hear something really interesting I turn around to watch for a couple of minutes. Translating is a lonely business, you see.
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awilliams United Kingdom Local time: 07:12 Italian to English + ... To TV or not to TV (eek)... | Jan 11, 2006 |
Susana Galilea wrote: Amy Williams wrote: At the risk of being mauled... I don't know what other non-TV owners have experienced, but I find it curious how so many people assume we're likely to have a belligerent or judgemental attitude with respect to this topic. "Anti-TV" snobbery still exists in some circles. I'm certainly not implying that anyone here falls under that banner. It's funny how "I don't have a TV/I don't watch TV" posts here far outweigh the "I watch TV" ones. People seem much happier to say that they don't have a TV/don't watch TV. Or maybe people with TVs are watching them now I do miss my "Law & Order", but I suspect even that is available on DVD nowadays, should the mood strike for a binge Susana Go for it | | |
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