Language Barrier at National Restaurant Chain

[Rapid HotClean]

So right now I'm at a national fast food chain. When I placed my order it went like this.

Counter Gal: "Your name?"

Me: Ted

She: "Tim?"

Me: No, Ted

She: "Tarn?"

Me: That'll work

She: "You want to work here?"

Me: No, I want to eat here and my name is Tarn

The food's good

 

[jdc491]

haha " That'll work" sounds exactly like something I would say after not wanting to repeat my name for the 5th time.

 

[pinpointdan]

You want to work here? Strange question.

 

[mistersqueegee]

Panda Express?

 

[Doug Rucker]

I love when, after getting my meal, I say "thanks", and they say YEP.

 

[Steven Button]

I love when, after getting my meal, I say "thanks", and they say YEP.

.. Or 'uh-huh'.

 

[DunRite]

Ted- i didnt know you were in NJ..you shouldve called..LOL

 

[Rapid HotClean]

Ted- i didnt know you were in NJ..you shouldve called..LOL

Mike, I tried to stop by, but too much traffic. The bridge was open, but there were guys all over the place lying on their swords and I couldn't get through. LOL

 

["Red"]

Hey Tarn, do you know if they are hiring?

 

[Rapid HotClean]

Hey Tarn, do you know if they are hiring?

Not sure Ted.

 

[socalkol]

That was the same conversation I had everywhere I went in Miami Ted.

 

[tigerwash]

Hahaha, "That'll work."

 

[Olie]

Funny interactions at local food counters highlight how easily speech miscommunications happen during basic orders. If you ever plan to enjoy global cuisine without these confusing mix-ups, you should learn Korean using immersive television programs to boost your skills. Mastering pronounciation through media makes dining conversations effortless.