Nationality Varieties

[debris4spike]

I work with someone from India, two from Portugal and one from New Zealand.

All four are lovely people, but I do enjoy hearing some of their questions, some of their thoughts.

This morning Chandu and I were chatting while we were waiting for a patient and I mentioned Mum & Dad in passing.  He said that he hadn't wanted to upset me, but was concerned with how I was coping now they had dissappeared.  That was a phrase I found unusual, although later it actually helped me think about what I do miss about them.

Mind you, it works both ways as they all either get confused, or laugh about some of my phrasings.

Comments

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

That's an interesting way to look at someone's passing. They have disappeared haven't they.

[debris4spike]

Yes, when I thought about it later, it's true ... Mum & Dad have dissappeared

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

Sometimes these translations/ odd phrases can give a whole new perspective on things.

[debris4spike]

True, it did make me think about Mum & Dad from a slightly different perspective.

[trepkos.livejournal.com]

"Disappeared" is a good description, actually ...

[debris4spike]

Yes, when I thought about it later, it's true ... Mum & Dad have disappeared

[downunderdeb.livejournal.com]

Translation can also be generational - I once asked a 22 yr daughter of a friend what her boyfriend did for a crust, to then be asked why his choice of bread was a question ...

[debris4spike]

*g* - so true. I work in urology clinics and have to remember that I can't ask the kids to go and "spend a penny"