Friday, March 6, 2009

Language Barrier


What he said (literal translation): Nice headlights.

What he meant: Nice eyes.

What I thought he meant: Nice tits (as in, I can see your nipples).

What I said (literal translation): Fuck off guy.

When he looked genuinely injured, I thought it was because of my impressively quick and effective Spanish cursing abilities. It wasn't until a few days later that another local explained that this young man had been complimenting me and not in fact insulting me.....Ooops.

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