Diva on a Pound!

Well as you all know I was working temporary as a receptionist for a couple of days. In this position I had to greet everyone that came into the office and for the visitors I had to make sure they signed in and called the person whom they were going to see to tell them that they are here, you know basic reception stuff. Anyway after the first day I realized I can't understand anyone. People would come up to me and tell me their name and who they were here to see I would not be able to understand them. I felt so stupid saying "pardon me" and when I call the person and I would still get their names wrong it was kind of embarrassing. I find the British tend to mumble their words and their accent just makes the word sound messed up!! Its like we are speaking the same language but twisted!! Oh yeah I have to tell this story, this is what happened on my second day here in London. Well me and RC went to Burger King and they asked what I wanted to drink with my meal and I said Root Beer, and the guy said "what?" and I repeated myself thinking he just never heard me and then he goes, "beer, we have no beer here!" Then I said ok, can I have a Coke please. I mean I wasn't asking for flipping beer at a fast food joint, come on! But yeah it was funny, not sure if it ties in with me not understanding them but I guess it shows that it is visa versa.

Posted by HoneyD on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 10:44 AM | Permalink