Hello
there, whatagwan????? Yo mehn ! Whats
up!
The cold
here makes me feel like I’m in the states……..lol *in my mind though* hahahahaha
It’s really
difficult to relate with the residents of a city if you do not understand the language
of the people…..
I went to
the local market some time ago, after my
shopping I stopped a keke (a tricycle) told the driver where I was going and he
said I should enter………I did……….when he got to the nearest junction, he asked
the other passengers to go down……..the only word I understood was a “a drop”
(meaning I will pay extra charges for transportation I didn’t budget for or atleast that is first
thing I thought of)…………..hold up! hold up! hold up!
When did I
tell him I wanted a drop?? If he knew what the word drop means, then why did he
not understand me when I told him where I was going………….
My
reaction: I quickly came down too and told him I was not paying him for a drop
when I could get a bike ride to my location for a cheaper rate……..The driver
started talking in his language, and got
a lot of attention………….as fast as my leg could carry me I was out of the place without being noticed, found a bike
and went home.
It got me
thinking, what would happen if I understand the local language………
1. I’ll be able to communicate properly
with the driver.
2. He would have known from the market
where exactly I was going to and how much I was willing to pay for it.
3. I’ll freely visit the places I wish
to visit.
Now the
Election is approaching you will be needed
to help out and I’m thinking what will
happen if your officer in charge of
payment cannot speak English and you do
not understand the local langauge???? Lollllllllzzzzz
I can’t
even think of it…………hahahahahahahahaha
You might
get an interpreter that will help you fill up the communication gap but what
happens when it’s time for payment?????
My
advice: know the meaning of the
following words in the local language of your location;
"KILL,MONEY, DON’T, PAY, KIDNAPP, SHOOT, SLAP, BLOW, FIGHT"……………………..you can add your words………hahahaha.
If you hear
any of these words, you know what to do but if your wise like me don’t just get
involved at all…………….As in flee from every appearances of Election.....#my
opinion#.
Alright
guys, I’ve given you something to think about abi??
While you are
on it, I’ll be making plans to buy my dream car with my own big share of the
money, cuz with these few points of mine I know many of you will back out……….lol
BE CAREFUL,
STAY SAFE!!
XXXO
Hahaha! Why was Kill your first word o? I added learning Twi, the ghanaian language mostly spoken in Accra to my year goals cuz it just makes things easy, especially in the market. At least, understanding the language before the year runs out wouldn't be bad.
ReplyDeletei'll add it to my to do list for this year......so help me God,
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hahahhahahahhaha! Ugo eeee! RUN, GUN
ReplyDeleteabi??? Run should be among the list too oh.
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yes o..i agree..kidnap,kill,gun,shoot shld be learnt sharp sharp..lol
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Lols. Funny read. Please learn those words ohhh. Beautiful picture by the way.
ReplyDeletei will my dear, thank you:)
DeletePlease be careful during the elections o.
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I will. :)thank you
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See the bad words you listed now people are scared
ReplyDeleteLanguage barrier is a terrible thing, you're lucky you didn't even try to speak the language and then something somewhat insulting slipped out instead
it was not to make anyone scared but to encourage everyone to be careful:)
DeleteUntil i learn the language well i won't say anything oh, i don't want to visited.lol
Ugo, you've Impressed me with your Intelligence/Wisdom! Again Smart move Girl!
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Keep the Faith! Wishing you Godspeed and His Many Blessings upon you! :)
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Loool...Waddup mami...I started giggling until I read this part, "KILL,MONEY, DON’T, PAY, KIDNAPP, SHOOT, SLAP, BLOW, FIGHT".....hahahaa...Goddamnbullshit!...mami, I think when you are talking bout Africa, then Yes! you need to learn these words...mami, don't be scared eh...God will keep you safe....I think you should just stay indoors eh...
ReplyDeleteAmen Amen....i'll be safe.
Deletethanks mami
I can relate to that as i also served in the north lolol.. It was so difficult communicating with them.
ReplyDeleteYou just find yourself somewhere else just because they did not understand where you asked them to take you.
Nne mange it is only for a while oo. After this experience, trust me you will see life differently.
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Loool very smart idea o. Please add trouble to the list
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Nice write up Ugo. i so agree with you, when in an environment and you do not understand their local language, start by learning common words in the language.
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That's a nice write up
ReplyDeletethank you:)
DeleteKill and kidnap is definitely the first two to be mastered, cos you can never be too sure.
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DeleteApplause to you for being brave in speaking your mind. Be careful y'all always! :)
ReplyDeleteI will be careful:)
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You berra be safe ooo! If you like Stay there and be learning language.. **Shines teeth.. My kind advice: if you hear kpaakam.. Bubba dont wait for narration o!!!, take off ASAP biko.. may GOD keep you safe Bubba.. Its always a delight reading from you Ugo of life, you know how to make us your disciples smile like a fishes shaaa All time every time..... :)
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Deletehello finest........i'm always here Bubba.
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DeleteUgo.. I've been waiting since all this while an u haven't sent a word to my email..
ReplyDeleteHi Joseph be patient.
DeleteEagle baby for where you see GUN, KILL, RUN???
ReplyDeleteCheck the meaning of those words...lol
DeleteAnd if you hear them run oh.
Lol surviving in lagos requires understanding yoruba and I can't even speak or understand to see my life
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Get friends that will teach you.... Be safe dear
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Lol. Very funny and interesting but yea it's important to know some basic things as u said. It's also a good feeling knowing that you're a polyglot.
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Haha, kill and money are the most important words :))))
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Not being able to understand other people's language is a barrier so learning those aforementioned words are crucial. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteYou should learn hausa. I can communicate in hausa to am extent now.
ReplyDeletei should make an effort to learn the language fast or maybe you can start a grammar 101 in hausa......*wink*
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