So yesterday was a HUGE day for me in regards to my Germany adventure. I had my first complete conversation in German. That means that not only did I only speak German but the people speaking to me only spoke German and we communicated. Now before you get all proud of me let me recap the conversation for you...
Scene: Me and Shannon sitting in a German restaurant watching the Italy vs New Zealand soccer game.
Prior events that happened immediately before the conversation: Italy and New Zealand had just tied 1-1 in soccer.
(Older friendly German couple approach us)
German couple: Say a few things in German but pretty much ask did Italy win.
(Shannon tries to hand motion that there was a tie and the couple's faces fill with confusion and they speak more German)
Me: "Eins" (I put up my pointer finger on my right hand) "Eins" (I put up my pointer finger on my left hand and then put the fingers next to each other to let them know that both teams scored one point and it is clearly a tie since both teams have the same number of fingers up... eins)
German couple: (instant smiles on their faces) Say some other things in German and smile
Me: "Tschus"
Them: Tschus
So to recap my first German conversation consisted of "Eins.. Eins... Tschus" In English... "One... One... Bye" Awesome, eh?
Sylvia (the German cleaning lady that is helping me learn German) was very proud of me... obviously!!
Just thought I would share.
Eins... eins... tschus
Sure Glad it isn't the NBA!
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