Stupid TouristsWhat's the stupidest thing you've ever heard a tourist say? Ever heard an American talking about visiting "Scotchland, England", or (and this one is actually real) a Japanese couple talking about the correct way to say Clapham is actually Clatham, as "ph" sounds are pronounced "th". Which has a certain logic really. UPDATE: Please, no more Loogabarooga stories. It's getting like, "and I opened my eyes and my mum had left me a cup of tea!"
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chthonic, Thu 7 Jul 2005, 16:31)
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Another oneI worked in the supermarket over the summer, at the traiteur counter, (you know, slicing up cheese, ham etc)
and I had the pleasure of serving an English lady and her family.
Me "Volgende klant alstublieft?" (next customer please)
English lady "Hello. Ham. Please."
Me "Hm. Right. Which one?"
EL "That. One." *slowly pointing at the desired ham*
Me "Right. *puts ham on slicer* How many slices, please?"
EL "Five. Slices. Please." *holds up five fingers*
Me (ridiculously posh) "Certainly, madam. Have a nice day." That told her.
Maybe all the Belgians she met before me happened to be mongs?
(, Sun 10 Jul 2005, 13:35, Reply)
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