Being Illiterate
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Finally, some English!
If you ever wonder what it likes to feel illiterate, just come to China. You can’t read much, and you appreciate the occasional English word, even if, well uh, you don’t appreciate it.
But some things translate into any language, such as back-to-school banners at a local store.
Then there’s the Colonel who is surprisingly bi-lingual and the Wal-mart logo, which looks more at home here than in the US.
As for the 3-A-Day logo that followed me to China like a bad penny? Like I said, you appreciate the occasional English even if, well uh, you don’t appreciate it.
August 10th, 2010 at 5:35 am so great to read. Somehow, I didn’t realize this was up and running. Was relieved to hear your funny banter. Can’t wait for more.
August 10th, 2010 at 6:35 am Can’t wait to hear about your first day at school. Getting to know you, getting to know all about you…