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gopiscrap

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6. that is so cool

Reply to DFW (Original post)

Thu Oct 17, 2024, 05:17 PM

Oct 2024

I am from Germany and I remember how pleased I was when I first came to the US and some one knew German. What kindness you bestowed on her you may never know. I too, travel all over the world singing, peaking, teaching and consulting for my work. I always love it when I know just a bit of language to nmake a connection with whom ever, where ever I can Michael

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Yeah, I hate the travel delays, the bureaucratic idiots and the bad weather, but there are times when I love this job! [View all] DFW Oct 2024 OP

Sounds like the right place for you! elleng Oct 2024 #1

This place does sink deep roots into you in a very short time DFW Oct 2024 #3

What a great story, my dear DFW! And even better, 'cause it's true! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2024 #2

She was obvioulsly having a stressful time keeping up with both locals and the tourists DFW Oct 2024 #4

You have the job... 2naSalit Oct 2024 #5

Very perceptive assessment. DFW Oct 2024 #7

that is so cool gopiscrap Oct 2024 #6

IIRC, Otto von Bismarch joked that fluency in languages was a useful trait for head waiters... malthaussen Oct 2024 #8

Any head of state in Europe these days who knows only one language is a jerk. DFW Oct 2024 #9

Everything you said Hekate Oct 2024 #10

Hey DFW, so glad your job is still rewarding steve2470 Nov 11 #11

Hey Steve! DFW Nov 11 #12

Coping with it as best as possible steve2470 Nov 11 #13