crazy person also drives by every day with LED headlights and flash bangs every living room in sight, while idling their car for over ten minutes every morning in the winter
because it’s not about what’s actually intrusive, it’s about their own selfish concerns
“I’ve been” usually implies a “so far” and is broader than strict present tense (includes previous places of residence). Another way to phrase it could be “I’m fortunate enough to have had great neighbors everywhere I’ve lived”
Before I read the post text I was going to yell “Fake!” because surely a Karen would ruin this.
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What’s the meaning of the past tense there? “I’ve been fortunate enough”
More like
Jesus, where the fuck do you live.
Nowhere close to where this would happen. But I’ve watched The Perfect Neighbor
crazy person also drives by every day with LED headlights and flash bangs every living room in sight, while idling their car for over ten minutes every morning in the winter
because it’s not about what’s actually intrusive, it’s about their own selfish concerns
“I’ve been” usually implies a “so far” and is broader than strict present tense (includes previous places of residence). Another way to phrase it could be “I’m fortunate enough to have had great neighbors everywhere I’ve lived”
Thanks for explaining. English is my second language, and I’ve forgotten that present perfect can describe actions that are still ongoing.
I moved recently. Looking forward to starting it up again in my new neighborhood