Monday, August 01, 2011

lost in translation

My portuguese is awful.  I'm learning but until then I speak portunal.  Which is half spanish and half portuguese with an american twist.  Luckily, brazilians are very willing to help understand me.  They are also very direct on the phone.  Tonight I called the front desk with a question and after trying to speak portuguese I gave in and spoke english.  They transfered me and the the man answering, in a nice voice  said, "What do you want, Lady?"  I laughed because if you said that in the US it wouldn't come out so nicely.  I love Brazilians.

In other news, I think we found the apartment we want.  We made an offer today and we are waiting to hear back.  I'll let you know as soon as we know.  Wish us luck!!

5 comments:

Nancy said...

Good Luck I hope you guys get the apartment.

Unknown said...

Hi! It was great spending a little time with you in NY. I hope you adjust to life in Brazil. I am sure you will. I love the Brazilian people!

Gail said...

And the rest of the story is . . . when does the furniture arrive, or will you be camping out? And on the language issue -- just let the children translate for you.

Chris & Stephanie said...

I wish your family all the luck. So excited about the Glover's new adventure.

Ja said...

boa sorte pra voces!