When English is Not a DUer's First Language,

[MineralMan]

84. That's funny. I like it.

Great accent and lousy vocabulary.

It reminds me of an incident in Turkey, where I was stationed in the USAF. I learned some basic Turkish from a class on the base. One time, after I had only learned a little, I went into the city near the base and asked someone, in Turkish, "Where is the train station?" That was where the bus to the base picked up passengers, and I was hopelessly lost. He understood me just fine, but I quickly learned that I had no idea what he was saying as he gave me directions. It was an occasion for mutual laughter. He realized that I didn't understand a word, and led me to the station on foot, walking with me for over a mile. I did know how to thank him, though, for his help. It was a great introduction to the generous nature of the Turkish people. Later, I learned more Turkish.