It’s All Chinese to Me

@DianneN That is hilarious! Obviously, whoever in their group got the job of translating didn't know English very well. But at least you found the place, enjoyed the service, and could somehow make out the name! I'm sure it provided some good laughs! Many years ago, my brother and I stopped at a Chinese buffet on Christmas Day to grab a quick bite to hold us over until mom cooked dinner later that day. When we sat down, the Chinese serve came over and wished us a happy new year. My brother told her, "No, it's Christmas. We say 'Merry Christmas' and not happy new year." She just kept shaking her head and then she said, "Yes, thank you. Happy new year." and walked away! We burst out laughing. She couldn't understand a word we were saying!

Obviously. Perhaps they gave the job to one who is the best of their group in English. much2say was able to translate 3 words which boil down to "Two Big Foot"!!!!

@DianneN Oh yes, even here in the US you can find hilarious signs. Always good for a laugh! We have a Chinese restaurant here in town that's called "Chinee Takee Outee." I always burst out laughing when I drive by it.

@just4him It took me so long to reply. I left to visit the kitties and weed a garden. I want to rip my hair out!!!!!

@just4him I can't reply to your last post again!!!!!!!!!

@DianneN That sounds amazing! I see you got there. Errors persist.

@DianneN my daughter is a plus sized woman like her momma. Some of the workers called her an unflattering name. When I was at a different restaurant, I was called that name. I signaled for one of the English speaking waiters to come over. I told them that I didn't appreciate being called fat. She said, oh she didn't call you fat. I told her what she called me using the Chinese word. She spoke to the woman and her face changed expression fast.

@ElusiveButterfly Yikes! Did you know the name for fat or just guess at it? That was so rude., but I'm glad you let them know you knew! I better learn Chinese and Korean real fast!

That’s always with case. I often wondered what was being said about me in the nail salons. Our tour guide taught us a few words, but with disuse, we have forgotten them all.

@lovebuglena My husband had a foot bath a few years ago in Cape Cod. It was just a nice relaxing foot bath, but nothing like the one in China.

@DianneN The people in China go all out.

@DianneN Wow! I've never done something like that. That would be an interesting experience.

Actually, the water came almost to my knees.

@kobesbuddy They are just like pedicures without having your nails taken care of. Hubs had a foot bath a few years in Cape Cod after a massage. He refuses to ever go for a pedicure. I once bought him gift certificates for several, but he handed them right back to me.

@DianneN I'd love to experience a foot bath!

It is so funny! I'm impressed that you know some Chinese words. The few were learned in China went in one ear and out the other.

@nela13 Ni hao![u][/u]

@DianneN it is not easy but I have a friend who lived in Macau for several years and she taught me some simple things.

@DianneN Knowledge - it's just bits and pieces from memory . I'll have to see if I can find those Leno clips on YouTube! True, we see them here as well - even on myLot at times .

You have truly impressed me with your knowledge! Two big foot is close enough! I agree that translations can be hilarious! Jay Leno used to include many from Chinese restaurants on the Tonight Show. I have seen some whoppers in plain old English, too.

@DianneN LOL

I thought you would also know Chinese!

@DianneN

Same with me!

@amitkokiladitya

@DianneN omg ..the imagination itself takes me in a serene land.

Well, China certainly has changed since our last visit there, but the people were so kind and the culture beautiful. It’s their government that has been causing havoc with many nations. Hopefully, peaceful times will return.

@Julie555 You are very wise, too! I agree.

@DianneN you are right. We don't want conflicts. Peace and reason should prevail over any hatred and political speculations.

Did you read the sign? I thought it was hilarious. The food in China is so different from the food here. I'm more used to our Chines food, but theirs was delicious, too.

@CarolDM

@DianneN Yes and I laughed outloud.

@DocAndersen I climbed the wall. Didn't get very far. Some of those steps were so high I needed help. I guess my legs are too short.. I would return to try it again. Wanna go together?

Beijing is amazing. As much as I loved the foot bath, I doubt we will ever be in that part of the country again.

@DianneN the person hosting me for my work trip drove me in his family car to the wall. That was the one thing I would like to see again.

It's a place where they wash, massage, scrub, and lotion your feet and legs.

@nawala123

@DianneN in China,many literal translation used.thus the result sounds weird

Trust me when I say that there are many errors in the English language, too. I've seen hilarious signs. Your English is wonderful!!!!!

Thanks! It was very different compared to most footpaths and pedicures you can get here, but happy we were adventurous enough to try it. No, there were plenty of people there, but no long lines at all.

They are great! My husband had one in Cape Cod, too.. Not much traveling for that.

Thanks! I’m sure whoever translated it thought they did a mighty fine job.

@DianneN Looks that way.Have a good one there.

We missed it our first trip, but hopefully you will get to see it some day when the virus is gone. We lucked out and saw the farmer who discovered them. I snuck a photo of him, too. Thanks!

@Spontaneo Oh, yes. I remember clogs, but I’m still a flip flop girl.

Only in Holland. lol

@DianneN When I was a child, the style was flip flops and clogs.