This is a hoot .... sad, because it is TRUE ...... but a hoot!!!!
By the time you read through this YOU WILL UNDERSTAND "TENJOOBERRYMUDS"...
In order to continue getting-by in America (our home land), we all need to learn the NEW English language! Practice by reading the following conversation until you are able to understand the term "TENJOOBERRYMUDS".
With a little patience, you'll be able to fit right in.
Now, here goes...
The following is a telephone exchange between maybe you as a hotel guest and call room-service somewhere in the good old U S A today......
I've also been there (Every bluidy day), I currently work in a multinational facility with British, Americans, Canadians, Indians (India indians), Africans, Malaysians, Singaporeans, Philippinos, Croatians, Romainians, Polish & South Africans.
Our three biggest problems are: communication, communication & communication! (Luckily we got rid of the Italians last year!)
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How can I 'Soar with the Eagles' when I'm working with such 'Turkeys'!
Well, here we have had Koreans, Chinese, Hispanics of various nationalities and Indians (the sub-continental variety) - all more or less understandable.
But the White South Africans gave us the most problem with understanding.....
Afrikaans is a very interesting language and accent!
I was sad to have them leave, but their contract was up, and their company needed them elsewhere. Good folks!