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Nonsensical Spiel

While meeting people, there are times when I am foxed and find myself wide eyed in disbelief at some rather weird funny sayings. Here are a few that are a hoot... a. I was in my native for one week (native is pronounced ‘natiwe’) Translation: I was in my hometown for a week b. The peoples living in my locality are rudely behaving Translation: People living in the area where I stay are rude c. I live at the backside of the college Translation: I reside (live) behind the college (building) d. I have no botheration about peoples opinion Translation: I couldn’t care less about people’s opinions e. I went to foreign and bought you this presents Translation: I traveled abroad and brought some gifts for you f. When I marry I will invite all friends Translation: When I get married, I will make it a point to invite all my friends g. Many peoples are laughing at me and I am feeling very angry Translation: People seem to find my situation amusing and laugh at me. This makes

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