Sprechenze Deutsch?
Okay, so I've learned a few colloquial phrases that I THOUGHT I was pronouncing correctly. I wondered why eyebrows kept being raised, but you all know me well enough to know that I just keep on keeping on until someone turns me by the shoulders and points me another way. So, I've been saying, "My name is Tori," except in German, of course, and getting those weird looks. One landlord today FINALLY corrected me and I didn't even feel sheepish. I just said, "Thank you," and moved right along. (My shoulders turn easily.) You should see my Amer-Asian husband speaking German. It's pretty funny, and my kids just follow along like ducks in a row, repeating every incorrect thing I say. They're so perfect. :) We think we have found our house in a great location...plenty of trees to climb, cows come right up to the back fence, and the streets are quiet enough for the kids to ride bikes. Now if they'll just lower their price...seriously. Renting is SUP...