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It's one of my habits aerocontrols Send a noteboard - 29/06/2012 02:44:42 PM
I'll have to ask her what her results were. I think it had to do with the interpretation of native english speakers vs. native chinese speakers.


Choosing to understand the version of someone's words in the least sensible way.

Also, overly-literal interpretations can be fun.

In addition, using homonyms in my head when talking to others.

"Oh, I'm sure I would love to meat your mother."

OR

Boss "We're taking the company in a new direction"

Me, to a coworker "Bend over, here comes the nude erection"

wheee
Hollywood has the best moral compass, because it has compassion.
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