Too many to list, but here’s one that came to mind. In college, I dated a beautiful Mexican girl who was in my one math class. She was studying architectural engineering. We dated maybe 3 or 4 times. She actually turned down a lot of other guys attempts at dating, so I kind of felt special. We got to talking about the difference in food between Mexican and American. A few days later, she sent me a note inviting me to dinner with her parents, sister and brother and I accepted. I tried to learn a few words in Spanish, just in an attempt to impress her parents. I did ask her what was on the menu, thinking I could learn the words in Spanish. I learned the easy words like; gracias, adios, de nada, etc. While sitting at the table, her mother explained to me what the dishes were in English and Spanish. The meat was pork, which is pronounced “el cerdo” in Spanish. I knew what it was, but I forgot the second part of the word. I kept saying “el, el, el” and finally she said “cerdo.” I know my face turned red, but we just laughed it off. I will never forget that word.
When their daughter and I left to go for a walk, her father told me that he appreciated the fact that I attempted to learn some of their language. They were both educated people. The father was a doctor and the mother was (of all things) a Spanish teacher at the local high school. We continued to date until she found another Spanish student who she was better matched with. (Her words.)
When their daughter and I left to go for a walk, her father told me that he appreciated the fact that I attempted to learn some of their language. They were both educated people. The father was a doctor and the mother was (of all things) a Spanish teacher at the local high school. We continued to date until she found another Spanish student who she was better matched with. (Her words.)
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