A Traveler's Generic Phrase Book and Novel

by Shirley B. Trew

Thursday, May 10, 2012


POST #28—NON SEQUITURS AND CONVERSATIONS WITH LOCALS

Why are you weighing those rocks? What are they for?
Where are you from, Italy or England?

Where is a bank where I can change money?
Where are you staying?

Where is (national hero) street?
What hotel are you staying at?

Where is the Hotel Royal?
Where are you from?

Is there an inexpensive place to eat near here?
Are you married?

Was there an earthquake here yesterday?
I don't know.

Are you American?
Are you from United State?
I love your country.
I have been to San Francisco, Disneyland, New York, and Ohio.

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