We tried to explain sarcasm to our Afghan instructor today. We failed miserably. Now anything that is not true is sarcasm. He now says "So it is opposite of what you mean? I know whole books that are sarcastic then!" Cross-cultural communication; always an adventure.
I make tons of Pashto mistakes and sound ridiculous to the instructor most of the time. But sometimes he makes a few small English mistakes. My favorite so far: "Some Afghan politicians see American as a cowky milk." I hope I don't become a cowky milk....
Not much more to report. Routine is still training, eating, working out, and studying.
I make tons of Pashto mistakes and sound ridiculous to the instructor most of the time. But sometimes he makes a few small English mistakes. My favorite so far: "Some Afghan politicians see American as a cowky milk." I hope I don't become a cowky milk....
Not much more to report. Routine is still training, eating, working out, and studying.
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ReplyDeleteI hope you don't become cowky milk either!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO funny. Thanks for the entertainment.
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