Friday, December 12, 2008

The language barrier strikes again

French guy: Ello goomorn. I was wonder where at you go if you wann put nuts on board.

Me: Wait. What are you looking for?

French guy: If, you know, nuts is bored.

Me: One more time.

French guy: When you see like a rent for homes? Like apartment.

Me: You’re looking for a bulletin board.

French guy: Yes. No tees board.

Me: Do you want to post on it?

French guy: Yes. Put nuts on board.

Me: Okay, you’ll need a stamp, and…

French guy: No just to see them.

Me: You would like to look at it? It’s around the corner.

French guy: Tanks use.

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