Today, I was at a restaurant with some friends, trying to be cultured by ordering in French. I confidently said to the waiter, “Je voudrais le poulet, s'il vous plaît.” The waiter stared at me and said, “Sir, this is a Chinese restaurant.” FML
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poopface82 25
How the hell do you not know what kind of restaurant you’re in? I’m pretty sure people who go to a Chinese restaurant know full well they’re in a Chinese restaurant. The decor is pretty distinctive.
Lost Reggie 22
After one semester of Mandarin, I tried to order at a Chinese restaurant. Our waiter was a German student of Chinese descent, but spoke no Mandarin. My father ordered in German, and they had a long conversation.
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poopface82 25
How the hell do you not know what kind of restaurant you’re in? I’m pretty sure people who go to a Chinese restaurant know full well they’re in a Chinese restaurant. The decor is pretty distinctive.
Lost Reggie 22
After one semester of Mandarin, I tried to order at a Chinese restaurant. Our waiter was a German student of Chinese descent, but spoke no Mandarin. My father ordered in German, and they had a long conversation.
BurnInDemonFire 39
Silly OP, you meant to say something along the lines of 我想要隻雞，唔該, or 我想要一只鸡.