Thursday, February 6, 2014

Small talk at Lunch

S: Are you from Myanmar.
T: Yes, I am! How do you know that?

S: I have heard the Burmese talking. So I recognize the accent. The other day, I met with some when I went to a hospital too.
T: I see.

S: Are you being here for long?
T: Yes, I am, for quite some time. I've been working here for six years.

T: How about you? Are you here for a visit?
S: No, I'm not. I'm a local here, with hat. :)

T: Oh, really! I thought you are from Europe visiting here.
S: No. :)

S: So you know Aung San Sukyi has already become a president?
T: Hmm, no, not yet. The election will be in next year.

S: But she has many supporters.
T: Yes, she does.

S: Are you feeling lonely after you finished your work here?
T: Urm, no, I'm not. I am OK to stay alone too.

S: By the way, you know, the Singapore speaking standard is very bad.
T: Hmm, what standard do you mean? (I didn't hear the word speaking)

S: Speaking English. They are speaking very bad, you know. People from other countries do set and follow the standard.

T: Hmm, may be they want to add some uniquely.
S: Nah, they are just becoming rude.

S: OK, we've gotta go now. Nice talking to you. See you.
T: Nice talking to you too. See you around.