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Rated: 13+ · Book · Travel · #2032403

ON THE WRITE PATH: travel journal for Around-the-World in 2015, 16, 18.

For there are many paths.

Visitor's Center of Woolaroc in Oklahoma, Osage Nation. Tribute to Native America.



A tlog. A travel blog. A keeping-track of my trials, er.. travels.

February 26, 2015 until ... June 18,2015.
January 12, 2016 until February 15, 2016.
November 13 to 30 2018 ... 2019,

2020: Taiwain.

I went nowhere in 2021.

2022: Portugal, Thailand.

Will include: Hawai'i, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Untied Arab Emirates, Portugal, Norway, Ireland and... (2015) ... Norway and Estonia (2016), México (2018), Taiwan, Balkans, Baltics, Turkey, Costa Rica, Nicaragua.

Vi får se. *Delight*

"Where I have traveled, stayed and visited. Over 181 places." Open in new Window.
Yellow cheer from sarah

June 6, 2025 at 5:14pm
June 6, 2025 at 5:14pm
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Wisdom found on the internet about Rick Steves: "When trying to converse with someone who speaks another language, Steves says to “Use what Voice of America calls ‘simple English.’” Just like you might know a few very basic words of the native language of the country you’re in, most people know at least some common English words. “Speak clearly… no contraction. No slang,” Steves advises. Speak slowly, for one, articulate your words and stick to the basics—both in English and the country’s native language. Full sentences are overwhelming and harder to follow for anyone new to a language. Steves gives a good example of what he’d say if trying to convey that his car was broken in Portugal: “Auto caput.” These words are pretty universally used and understood regardless of language, so it would do the trick."

In essence:

1. speak slow
2. speak clear
3. basics

I manage but I'd add: 4. patience is a virtue and 5. if you are frustrated don't show it.

I know about these because I've broken the rules many times.

I would also say: look people in the eyes, notice their reactions (facial and body), be careful using your hands (not appropriate in Japan, inadvisable in many places as gestures are not universal, don't point with the fingers, motion with an open hand). Oh... and good luck.

Remember that you can depend upon the kindness of strangers most of the time.


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