In England when we are asked directions by a foreigner we tell them but if they do not understand we tell them the exact same words but we say them louder, if they still don't get it, again same words only this time we scream it at them. Are you as mad as us?
2007-01-25 10:34:10 · 9 answers · asked by Loo 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Very good question!
I get your point, Same thing usually happens to me!
Does it have to do with culture, intelligence???
You are welcome
2007-01-25 10:46:52 · answer #1 · answered by saehli 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being a good embassador for your country goes a long way. When I am speaking to someone who I don't understand, I merely let them know I am having a difficult time understanding their accent. Tell them you are terribly sorry and try to find someone else who can help. There are so many accents here in Britain, and I as an American who teaches in British Schools, occasionally run into someone who has an incredibly thick accent. Being a dumbass gets you no points. Being nice costs you nothing.
2007-01-25 10:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by Janso 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
America is a big country and do not have roads like old village roads as England have.It is easy to give directions in England.It is like remembering about a county in US.
2007-01-25 14:21:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Scotland, if an American asks for directions we say 'How much?', if an English person asks for directions we give them completely the wrong advice.
2007-01-25 10:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by Twistedfirestarter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I always shout increasingly loudly and slowly "Doooo yoooou speeeeak Engliiish?". That always works. I hope the Americans do the same.
2007-01-25 10:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I try to treat them the same way that I would want them to treat me; if I was lost some were in Tehran.
2007-01-25 18:16:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bud#21 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I do the same thing with English folk over here ^^.
2007-01-25 11:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by High-strung Guitarist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I talk to a foreigner who doesn't understand, I walk away. I'm not going to waste my time.
2007-01-25 10:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like something an American would do.
2007-01-25 10:42:38 · answer #9 · answered by mithril 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋