Author: absolutwillie

Today I want to share something of the SMH-variety: things people say that make me Shake My Head. I can’t help but chuckle whenever I witness people throwing themselves at an unfamiliar language, with no clear reason to do so. And nowhere in the world is it so painfully obvious, as right here in our wonderfully multilingual South Africa. The most comical interactions being between parties with a common tongue, choosing to interact in another – usually English.

I share these gems for your amusement:

• “How long, round about?”
• “Now listen nicely…”
• “This cutlery are so androgynous!”
• “I can like to wear a jean pant.”
• “Can I make for you some tea?”
• “Just feel this sweetness…”
• “Winter bloom-coal whiff cheese, please.”
• “I will you navigator.”
• “I come right, don’t worry.”
• “Yes no you never know man.”

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