Lost in translation

By ohhhman - 10/04/2009 00:13 - United States

Today, one of the Haitians that works in the kitchen at my restaurant said something to me. Usually I can't understand them and I just smile and laugh, so that's what I did this time. Later, I found out he was trying to tell me his father had passed away. FML
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AMelodyofJuly 0

Bummer. Maybe you should try to understand them better or just be honest and say, "I'm sorry but I just can't understand you; I'm so bad with accents."

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mf_fml 0

i don't care how many times i gotta look stupid repeatedly going "pardon? pardon?" i still gotta know EXACTLY what someone is trying to tell me.

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AMelodyofJuly 0

Bummer. Maybe you should try to understand them better or just be honest and say, "I'm sorry but I just can't understand you; I'm so bad with accents."

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Secret_Fire_King 0

We've all been there.. But, really.. Can you tell a sad face from a happy face?.. I'll give you a hint: :( = SAD :) = HAPPY Got it? XD ( XD = SUPER-HAPPY)

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azhein 0

I hate when I'm talking to someone and they don't hear me so instead of asking m what I said again they smile and say yeah

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potentpotable 0

This is soo bad, but I LOLed. You still get a YDI, though.

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esseestpercipi 0

Ignorant.

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martinmolls 2

thumbs the **** up.

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fatcow282 8

That last part was a little much but i agree with what he said

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emilycardona7 18

He can't just "learn to speak clearly", that's the way he talks.

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teentee401 36

It's not like he was mumbling...he has an accent.

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mf_fml 0

i don't care how many times i gotta look stupid repeatedly going "pardon? pardon?" i still gotta know EXACTLY what someone is trying to tell me.

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sazarra 14

Not exactly practical in a busy kitchen or restaurant environment. But the op definitely should've cared to at least get the general gist of things.

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uneekfreak16 0

Maybe you should try talking and listening to them instead of smiling and laughing,,, maybe then they will be able to learn to speak English better.

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C_Wicked27 0

That brings a whole new meaning to the term 'white devil' lol. But seriously though, I don't see how this could get a YDI, that could happen to anybody who misunderstands a person with a thick accent. Stuff like that happens every day, it's just usually not such an extreme case.

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RandomCookie26 0

I agree with number six, try to actually talk to them and they will learn how to speak english better because they are technically learning every word you say.

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fALLyl 0

Fail of the week. lol FYL

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i_like_chicks 0

i hate those people that couldnt care less... you should've at least tried to understand him, dumbass!

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