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She doesn't speak much English. I don't speak Chinese

JEDI

JEDI

Lifer
First off-> *NO PICS* sorry

A new Chinese restaurant opened up in my area a few months ago. I've been going there a couple of times a week for a few weeks. Anyway, the cashier doesn't speak much english, and I dont speak any Mandarin. i asked her out anyway. (for all those that post threads of should I ask her, or should I make a move...GET SOME BALLS and go for it! 😀 ) She said maybe, but not this weekend. she's working (her family owns the restaurant). <took me a while to understand that.>

Ok, suggestions as how to communicate (no wiseass remarks PLEASE) if we do go out???

THX

 
Dude no need to communicate. Just start making out with her in her parent's driveway as soon as she gets in the car and then start taking her clothes off.

I'm sure that would beat the sh!t out of anything else you were planning on doing, seeing as how she is pretty much useless to you otherwise.
 
There is one universal language.
The language of love...
If you knew how to speak you wouldn't be asking...😛
 
No offense but I can only see sheer frustration from a date like that. But I guess physical attraction can overcome the language barrier heh..
 
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
God what I wouldn't give for a woman who couldn't talk to me. 😀
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ROFL 😀

XFILE, I've dated women who spoke little English and I didn't know more than a word or two of their native tongue. Usually works well for a date or two if there's a strong physical attraction but beyond that, don't get your hopes up. Maybe it's time to learn a little Mandarin.
 
Originally posted by: human2k
tell her you taste like sweet & sour pork. << great pick up line.
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Tell her you taste like stinky tofu, stinky on the outside, tasty on the inside.
 
be respectful. Use a lot of hand gestures. Be patient, it takes time.

<-- been there done that.
 
Originally posted by: rival
drop your pants, if shes worth a shvt, she'll know what to do
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I don't see how getting her to point and laugh will help any.

jk

good luck with that man. At least she speaks some english.
 
Initially, the attraction and challenge of understanding each other can be fun and intriguing.

Often, though the language issue starting out is challenging and fun it can become the bane of your relationship if you cannot communicate beyond your misunderstanding.

Those of us who've been married for a while or those in similarly committed relationships know that even when understanding what our significant other says - there are just issues that are not easy to work through. Add to that the significant difficulty of a language barrier and that difficult issue just became exponentially more difficult to work through. Cultural issues and family environment play into that as well.

A good friend of mine is American Korean, (adopted into a white American family). He lived in Korea for a time and married a native Korean. They are both very much in love with each other, both are kind - compassionate people. They're learning each others' language and have come a long way since first married. But, quite often the blow outs and hang-ups they have are over very simple things which are intensified simply because of their difficulty in language communication. Add to that the differences in emphasis each culture places on different roles in society and personal issues. It's a difficult road to travel.

Not saying cross cultural relationships are doomed to failure and disappointment. Just that there are significant issues to be aware of. Love is worth fighting for. Hardship has a unique way of defining what "love" is.

 
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