Oh my, shd i laugh or be appalled?Originally posted by SBS3625D:Ever had grammar problems in your old English class? Felt bad about it? Well, you'll feel better when you read these...
In a Japanese hotel: You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid.
It might be trueOriginally posted by Rock^Star:Oh my, shd i laugh or be appalled?![]()
it is true and we shouldn't be appalled.Originally posted by Rock^Star:Oh my, shd i laugh or be appalled?![]()
There's no excuse! Especially given that these are signboards, and are supposed to guide folks. Misintepretations can sometimes be serious.Originally posted by dragg:compare apples to apples!!
you must understand that people in those countries dont use or speak english from young. they have their own language and they certainly speak it very well.
look at ourselves.
we have a lot of chinese who cannot speak chinese properly.
we should be to one to feel ashame.
come to think of it, i dont understand why professionals werent consulted on the translations.Originally posted by SBS3625D:There's no excuse! Especially given that these are signboards, and are supposed to guide folks. Misintepretations can sometimes be serious.
They can't be bothered. Its quite evident. Apparently their attitude is that even if its wrong or broken, if you can still understand what they are trying to say, it does not matter. This attitude can also be found in S'pore.Originally posted by dragg:come to think of it, i dont understand why professionals werent consulted on the translations.
cost-cutting?![]()
too much "wind"Originally posted by SBS3625D:when I showed my sister this site, my sister ended up with a tummyache.