I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. I was able to talk to Bryan a little bit this morning. He is now in bed, fast asleep while I'm wide awake and getting ready to head to my mom's for lunch and visit with one of my daughters, son and fiance and several of my grandchildren.
If I can get them to stand still long enough, I might get some pictures taken. Well, one can hope...LOL
As I sit here typing in my blog, I have the front door open, sun pouring through, cicada's chirping in the background and a wonderfully cool breeze blowing in. Makes me wish I could have this moment for a long time..only with my dear hubby here.
He went on a boat cruise on Tao Ho Lake (I know I didn't spell it right) but it's the largest lake in Shanghai (I think that's what he told me. You know, I might want to get my facts straight before I publish them, but that wouldn't be who I am...LOL. If I'm wrong I'll come back and correct myself.) Anyhoo, the cruise was about 4 hours and he said he met people from all over the world. He loved it. I would love it if he would come home..lol but that will be on the 23rd.
He is able to pick up on languages so easily it boggles my mind. I have a hard enough time just trying to speak my own language..(oh btw..I'm just a country girl). Bryan said the people there were very impressed with how he tries to speak their language and his willingness to learn. They evidently don't get too many that try. That should say something to those who come here....learn the language!
No, I'm not predjudice, I just believe if you are in a different country, you learn their language, not the other way around. If someone is offended by my feelings, don't read this. I mean no harm or offense to anyone, but I will speak my mind. In a polite manner. Sometimes. Maybe.
Well, I'm not sure where that soapbox came from, but consider it put away..for now...LOL.
Ok..gotta finish getting ready to head out. Once again, ya'all have a great one and hug your momma!
Later....
You're 100% correct. Visitors learn the language of their host. We battled in South Korea, but we could help ourselves with a dictionary.
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