Here are some snipits of conversations I've had recently. The first
one was via an online messaging program. The second one was in my
elevator.
hao do you du? Meaning: how do you do? He used Chinese phonetics when sounding out the words.
What are you doing it! Meaning: What are you doing?
I'd like to improve your English. Meaning: I'd like to improve your Chinese, or... I'd like to improve my English, I'm not sure on this one.
Second conversation...
[I'm standing in the elevator next to my bike with my helmet on. A boy about 20 enters. He stares at me for a few floors then speaks]
Boy: Is that really necessary? (reffering to my helmet)
Me: Yes, it's dangerous out there.[holding back laughing]
Boy: But your speed is so slow.
Me: [what I want to say] But I'm really fast! [What I actually say] But if a car hits me it would still be bad.
Boy: [Still very much doubting] Oh, ok [rolling his eyes]
Me: [In my head] See mom, even though I'm not cool, I'm still being safe! Even if people doubt my actions.
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