Thursday, March 15, 2012

Language Barrier Problems in the Workplace

This time with my boss who is from Scotland and frequently repeats himself slower and louder for my benefit. I'd gotten some gear to go snowboarding and wore the jacket to up north this time seeing my parka is no longer very necessary.

This is how this conversation went:

Him: Thats a really nice jacket. Is it Under Armor?
Me: Yeah, half price at Sport Check.
Him: I really like the teal bits on it
Me: Thanks, my pants match it.
Him: I really didn't need to know that
Me: *puzzled look* what does pants mean to you?
Him: Underpants
Me: Ohhhh .... yeah, no, not what I meant.

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