The Japanese are even more this way - they almost never directly say anything negative.
American asks directions:
What Japanese person says:"Ah, hm, well, lets see. Maybe if you went this way...." What you hear: "They're thinking about how to direct me there." What they mean: "I have no idea where this place is. Please ask someone else."
"What an interesting idea!" - "He is interested in my idea!" - "The idea sounds like complete rubbish to me."
ReplyDelete"Hello" - "Hello" - "I hate you"
DeleteDon't worry, we Brits hate everybody so no need to get offended by that :-)
DeleteI think Americans do this a lot too. Or maybe they just do it to me, hahahaha *cries*
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese are even more this way - they almost never directly say anything negative.
ReplyDeleteAmerican asks directions:
What Japanese person says:"Ah, hm, well, lets see. Maybe if you went this way...."
What you hear: "They're thinking about how to direct me there."
What they mean: "I have no idea where this place is. Please ask someone else."
Haha! Maybe I'll have to do a Japanese one as well. I do know they're famous for their politeness.
DeleteYou definitely need to do a Finnish one. We never say anything unless we mean it: http://finnishnightmares.blogspot.fi/
DeleteOh man. That's amazing, what a great little comic!
DeleteFinnish people are the best people <3
DeleteI live in Japan, and I've heard a few. Most memorable is, "Aren't you cold?" - "They're worried about my well-being!" - "You're dressed like a slut."
Delete*I see what your saying...* *She is considering my idea and sees that it has merit* *you have completely missed the point*
ReplyDeleteIn my homeland of Los Angeles, California, if you smile at me with a knife behind your back, I will stab you in your motherfucking throat.
ReplyDeleteWell, isn't that nice!
DeleteMmmm. Well, I hear what you're saying...
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