Thursday, December 08, 2005

06-1-211-0136

A day or two ago I received a phone call in the middle of my class. Of course, I didn't answer it, my phone was on silent and I only noticed my phone light up.

Today, I decided to call the number to see who it was. This was an interesting task; I wasn't successful. Here's an abbreviated conversation with absolutely no exaggeration.

-Jo napot kivanok (Good day)
-Hi. Beszelsz angolul? (Do you speak English?)
-hold one moment please...

waiting

-Yes, how can I help you?
-Yes, someone called me yesterday and I was curious what was needed.
-Uh-huh, and who called you?
-Ah! That's exactly it. I don't know.
-This is a school.
-Ok. Great, I was curious who called me.
-Yes. What is his name?
-(I start laughing) No. I don't know. That's why I am calling.
-Well, I am happy you are happy, but I can't help you until you tell me who you're looking for.
-I'm sorry. I think you misunderstood me. Someone called me yesterday and I was calling back to see who called.
-(Disregarding what I had just said) Are you looking for a job?
-What? No. What school is this?
-(Again, disregarding my question) We are looking for an English lektor.
-Ah! Someone must have called me about a teacher. I work with ESI.
-(I think she can't hear me) This is a school.
-Oh, yes. Thank you. Good bye.
-Good bye.


(The phone number is fictional in order to protect the school)

2 Comments:

Blogger Jessica said...

you're right! English doesn't always help does it?

December 09, 2005 10:22 AM  
Blogger Jessica said...

Merry Christmas! Hope you have a good one, where ever you are.

December 24, 2005 3:27 PM  

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