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although for all i know he speaks icelandic and is politely ignoring me, the smug bastard
She pronounces Reykjavik the way he does, but with a self-conscious giggle to indicate she isn't sure it's right. With him I understand, but with her? I can't believe she doesn't know better. Does she think we are talking about some other Reykjavik? No, I think she does it not to hurt his feelings. "Right, in Reykjavik," I say pronouncing it properly, not calling attention to their mistake. This is how you are supposed to teach children, by example. They ignore me and keep saying it wrong. I don't like how he is in charge and she defers to him.
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