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Say this to some tourists and they’ll turn away from the poor taxi, shaking their heads at the bad review you’ve given him. They’ll probably never even notice what a handsome divil he is.
Sunday 22 December, 2024
Sunday 22 December, 2024
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11 surefire ways to confuse tourists this weekend
THIS WEEKEND WE’LL welcome many, many visitors to our fair shores.
How will they cope with our very particular turn of phrase?..
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Of course, you could be sound and say “do you see that street on the map there”, but where would be the fun in that?
2.
This can really bamboozle them.
“Are you well” can have so many meanings, from “have you lost your mind” to “of COURSE”.
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All you’re doing is explaining that she’s a good laugh, but they’ll back away from you, wide-eyed with fear, clutching at their bum bags.
4.
They won’t know if they’re coming or going. Literally.
5.
“Should, should we call the authorities?”
6.
Say this to some tourists and they’ll turn away from the poor taxi, shaking their heads at the bad review you’ve given him. They’ll probably never even notice what a handsome divil he is.
7.
They’re not even in a garden. Confusion reigns.
8.
They’ll never track down that hotel iron, will they?
9.
Again, they’ll go on the hunt for the authorities.
10.
You’ll have completely lost them at this stage.
11.
How will we get out?
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