Although I have not yet begun formal classes in the Czech
language, it is still possible to have a conversation of sorts with the minimal
Czech I have picked up. Here’s an example from a conversation I have regularly
at the local Billa (grocery store).
Me: dobrý den (Hello)
Pokladnik (cashier):dobrý den
Pokladnik: máte kartu? (Do you have a card?)
Me: Ne (no)
Me: děkuji
(Thank you)
Pokladnik: prosím (You’re Welcome)
Me: Na shledanou (Goodbye)
Pokladnik: Na shledanou
Impressive language skills, eh? I have not tried to converse
with my doctor in Czech, though. Who knows what I’d ending getting surgically altered?
Do they stop and stare when you speak their language? That's what they did to us in Shanghai. At least the Germans thought it was great fun, and asked if they could practice their English on us in return.
ReplyDeleteThey accept it pretty readily, actually, then switch to English without a hitch when needed.
ReplyDeleteThat's the problem with haircuts in non-English salons, too. The things that get lost in translation are the things that make a girl look CRAZY. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm impressed that you're typing with one good eye. Arrrrr...
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