One Child Policy Homeschool

• November 5, 2007 - Burned Meat, Anyone? More Crazy English

Okay, you world savvy blog readers! You are right! We're in Thailand -- Bangkok. Here are some more crazy English pictures for you. It's not just in China, you know.

Burned Meat anyone? These are actually a tad bit spicy, something like a BBQ flavored cracker. Burned and grilled -- big difference! (China)

This sign was for collecting recyclable "bottal" and cans. The spelling made me laugh. (Thailand)

Many Thai people can't seem to remember what "Ser" and Madam mean. I constantly am called sir! I realize that my name is Jimmie, but I mean to my face I'm called SIR by people how don't know my name.

True story in Thaliand:

Me:                        "I'm in room 111. Could you please bring some                                 toilet paper?"
Housekeeping staff: "Yes sir."
Me:                        "And we need one more towel as well."
Housekeeping staff: "Yes sir."
Me:                        "I'm a woman, not a man. You can say 'yes                                    ma'am' instead of 'yes sir.' "
Housekeeping staff: "Yes sir."

Sprite was asking me why I would take a picture of this. I asked her to read it and tell me how this toy could possibly help a child. She answered, "Teach them to stay clean?"

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Posted by Dot

That was so funny that they still call you sir even though you tell them the difference. The sign was cute too.

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Posted by Anonymous

I like these posts and your lapbooking posts. Good stuff.

Emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com

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Posted by Kinley

Funny!!

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• November 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

Okay, I was reading that sign and totally thought it was saying that if you give your baby a bottle, they will get cancer! Y'know, a pro-breastfeeding sign or something.

I guess I need to work on my Thainglish!

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• November 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by socalval

So funny! I have friends in Thailand. They share the same crazy stories!!!

Have a great day - and don't forget to nominate your favorite homeschool blog on the HSBA website.

Valerie

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• November 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eclecticeducation

lol!!! To funny! :) I hope you enjoy your trip! :)

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• November 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by happycamper

You really have a lot of fun everyday just reading signs! I am so glad you share them with us, your devoted blog fans!
Have a great trip.
Jenn

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• November 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kristenph

Too funny!

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• November 7, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by EEEEMommy

I always enjoy these posts! At least they try. :)

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• November 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by foxvalleyfamily

Those are really funny!
My DH and I went on our honeymoon in Mexico. They have a brand of bread there called 'Bimbo Bread.'
We saw a sign that said "Bimbo is your best friend!"
We couldn't stop laughing at that.

Thanks for sharing these funny photos!
Michelle

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• November 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by karenskorner

This is too funny!

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About Me

~^~Homeschooling my only child with a somewhat Charlotte Mason approach and a healthy dose of lapbooks, crafts, and field trips. ~^~Showcasing my photography hobby by sharing images of life in China. ~^~Why "One Child Policy Homeschool"? I happen to have an only child, and I live in China. It is just my attempt at a witty name for the blog.