tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285302819179409503.post6164207575084995358..comments2012-11-11T15:11:41.659-06:00Comments on Not All Who Wander Are Lost...: I Speak AmuricanChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05101737427295813010noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285302819179409503.post-58408597178853794202010-07-16T13:36:55.094-05:002010-07-16T13:36:55.094-05:00I had a revelation kind of like this just yesterda...I had a revelation kind of like this just yesterday. I was at the bazaar near my home and speaking the local language. I struck up a conversation with a young guy who happened to speak some English. He was trying with all his might, but he had bad grammar and a thick accent with big hand motions. As I walked away I realized that the way he speaks English is probably very similar to the way I speak his language- bad grammar, bad accent, and big hand motions. <br /><br />And, I have to say your Turkish friend may not be far off in his assessment of Americans. In the museum here there are several gifts that other countries have given to the president of this country. There were nice books, plaques, and other quality gifts. The US gave a shovel of the groundbreaking ceremony of our own embassy. Sweet.Jonasnoreply@blogger.com