Another Language

Arvon · 09-25-2002, 07:21 PM

WHAT DID THAT MAN SAY?
Dr. Rob Riddle tells us that a Swiss guy looking for directions pulls up at a bus stop and finds two American tourists.
"Entschuldigung," he asks, "Koennen Sie Deutsch sprechen?"
The two Americans just stare at him.
"Parlez vous Francais?" he tries. The two continue to stare.
"Parlare Italiano?" No response.
"Hablan ustedes Espanol?" Still nothing. The Swiss guy drives off, disgusted. The first American turns to the second and says, "Ya know, maybe we should learn a foreign language."
"Why?" says the other. "That guy knew four, and it didn't do him any good."

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 09-25-2002, 07:23 PM

very typical of us Americans

johnny · 09-25-2002, 09:22 PM

ROTFLMAO. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

Andrew Mcveigh · 09-26-2002, 12:03 AM

lol, I LOVE IT! and it's so true! i speak french, and it doesn't help me at all!!!

Grojlach · 09-26-2002, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe:
very typical of us Americans

Yup... Though the French are often no different. There's something chemical in their brains, telling them that French is a world-language and everyone is able to speak French. So most of them don't even bother with English...
And yes, I speak from experience. I have family living in French for Christ's sake, and they refuse to speak in any language other than French. There are exceptions, of course. But while 95% of the Dutch population is able to express oneself in English, in France and Germany this percentage is a lot lower.

[ 09-26-2002, 05:50 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]

09-25-2002, 07:21 PM	#1
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	WHAT DID THAT MAN SAY? Dr. Rob Riddle tells us that a Swiss guy looking for directions pulls up at a bus stop and finds two American tourists. "Entschuldigung," he asks, "Koennen Sie Deutsch sprechen?" The two Americans just stare at him. "Parlez vous Francais?" he tries. The two continue to stare. "Parlare Italiano?" No response. "Hablan ustedes Espanol?" Still nothing. The Swiss guy drives off, disgusted. The first American turns to the second and says, "Ya know, maybe we should learn a foreign language." "Why?" says the other. "That guy knew four, and it didn't do him any good." __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

09-25-2002, 07:23 PM	#2
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 43 Posts: 2,217	very typical of us Americans __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

09-25-2002, 09:22 PM	#3
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	ROTFLMAO. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] __________________

09-26-2002, 12:03 AM	#4
Andrew Mcveigh Drow Warrior Join Date: August 1, 2002 Location: Burnaby, BC Age: 36 Posts: 250	lol, I LOVE IT! and it's so true! i speak french, and it doesn't help me at all!!! __________________ [img]\"http://members.lycos.co.uk/deatbringer/andrewmcveigh-sig1.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

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