Yesterday we called our local market to have 2 five gallon water jugs for our cooler, a loaf of white bread, and ziploc bags delivered. Like I've said before, home delivery here is awesome. It would be even more awesome if our arabic wasn't non-existant.
Ariel: I need 2 waters for the machine (yes, we speak like cavemen here, but it works to get our point across...no need for useless filler words), one bread white, and plastic ziploc bags.
Market guy: Bags? For rubbish?
Ariel: No, plastic bags for sandwiches.
Market guy: Cheese?
Ariel: No, bags to put sandwiches in.
Market guy: Cheese in bags?
Ariel: No, plastic to put things in. They close.
Market guy: Oh. Ok.
1 hour later we received 2 five gallon jugs of water and a loaf of bread. No ziploc bags.
We need to learn arabic.
I actually laughed with this post!!!! I was wondering about the language thing yesterday and was going to ask you. So do most people understand basic English (like your driver and housekeeper)?? Have you tried any new dishes/food?
ReplyDeleteMy driver doesn't really know much english at all, but the housekeeper speaks great english.
ReplyDeleteWe've been trying new foods lately- some good dishes like koshary, shawerma, and kofta.
Just read this. Frustrating for y'all I'm sure but hilarious over here. Reminds me of Danny trying to communicate with our babysitter. ha!
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