The salesman had worn a T-shirt
that read- "Just Do It!"
Seeing that I approached his T-shirt
shop in the foreign land where few spoke English.
I confidently began to converse
in English.
His blank face expressed his
inability to understand.
I picked an attractive red
T-shirt with graffiti in the local language.
The price was mentioned.
I had the exact change.
He smiled when I paid and
thanked him in his language.
When I wore my new T-shirt, I
found the hotel's manager suppressing her smile.
"What’s written?" I
enquired.
"I have fire like a fiery
dragon!" she answered.
100 Words story for Friday Fictioneers
Have you ever faced language issue?
This has happened when people are taught a few words in an alien language, and they don't know what it means 😂
ReplyDeleteAt least it doesn't say "I am a gullible foreigner"
ReplyDeleteThis reads like a true story! As for facing language issues, yes. When I visited Japan I kept getting lost. I hadn't realised how much I used the names of stores as navigating aids, and all the shops had Japanese names. More usually, I've been surprised at how little you need to know to have a satisfying conversation.
ReplyDeleteThat's not such a bad t-shirt inscription,is it? Fun story.
ReplyDeleteWell, it could have been a lot worse!
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteAt least it was only a T-shirt and not a tattoo. Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
It clearly seemed a good idea at the time! At least none of your friends will know what it says - unless they read this!
ReplyDeleteI love bartering.
ReplyDeleteAt least it was a polite t-shirt. Good story.
Creative spin on the prompt image.
ReplyDeleteImagineative take on the prompt. Good one!
ReplyDeleteAnita,
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious! Well done.
~��Dora
Haha, I suppose it could have been worse!
ReplyDeleteI had a problem with internet shortly after commenting on some blogs.
ReplyDeleteI think my comment was mixed in with the issue. Can you check your
SPAM box. I'll check back to see if it was there. If not, I'll be back to comment.
Isadora ��
well, no harm down, she can always take it off. :)
ReplyDeleteAt least it wasn't a tattoo.
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile but I wouldn't mind that on my T-Shirt, it could be a lot worse. Well done
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile but I wouldn't mind that on my T-Shirt, it could be a lot worse. Well done
ReplyDeleteAt least it does not say something vulgar in an unknown language.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it didn't say anything that would make him take it off and throw it away :) Cute story.
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