I sometimes talk to people with accents from another country. What happens is they talk and I can't understand them so i keep saying "what?". eventually after awhile they have to point to things, draw pictures, or wright it out. its really ambarassing.
2007-03-14 09:09:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Eh, it happens.
2007-03-14 09:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by Axe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to every country on the Mediterranean... Politeness is the key... if you are they will be... I never had a problem getting along with out understanding the language... learn a few phrases and keep a good sense of humor... most people from other countries are just as frustrated as you in that situation... but it can be fun trying to learn to communicate... I have been invited into homes for meals by people I could not speak directly with... and spent all day communicating by sign laguage and phrase book... lots of fun.
2007-03-14 16:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it can get very annoying, however you must be really apprecciative of the fact they're at least trying to speak your language and integrate into your culture. after all, a lot of english speaking people never learn another language or never try to communicate in a different accent so that they can be understood, so be grateful and who knows it;ll improve your picture drawing skills!
2007-03-14 16:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by hrvatski 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me the other day with this Cuban guy, he said something about eating cereal for breakfast, but the way he said cereal.. he kept having to repeat it, I felt so bad, almost like I had insulted him... I was so embarrassed
2007-03-14 20:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by Annabella Stephens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the accent. Some are harder to make out then others.
it's normal
but I have found that if you are really listening to someone you usually can make out what they are saying.
It might also help if you asked them to speak a little slower
2007-03-14 16:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by goldenbrowngod 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I work with Polish sometimes I just have to nod as it gets embarrassing saying eh what. they seem to talk quite as well.
2007-03-14 16:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by gandhi1078 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its only gonna happen to you about 200 more times.
2007-03-14 16:41:43 · answer #7 · answered by BionicNahlege 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I've never been ambarassed like that. CHECK SPELLING!!!
2007-03-14 16:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by sustasue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is kinda embarrassing, but at the same time, if you went to their country, you would have to resort to that.
2007-03-14 17:11:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey i'm the same way, my husband is southern and i sometimes can't understand what he says!
2007-03-14 16:15:17 · answer #10 · answered by Falloutgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋