Tuesday, June 12, 2007
What's the opposite of Chinglish
After months of making no effort at all I've re-started my quest to learn Cantonese. My lesson to the world can now start again!
My newest phrase is "gong sam gong see", the literal translation is talk 3 talk 4 but actually means to gossip, not sure why that came up with regards to me but there you go.
Other invaluable gems I've picked up are;
"Ng Duck" which means "no way!", (not sure how I discovered that either but ......)
De ma Lai - how are you
O ho ho - I'm great
Lap sap - rubbish (think that's how my pronunciation was described unfortunately)
haila haila - I agree (coming right after Lap sap but rest of group if memory serves, d'oh!)
And that's it, ok not the most impressive series of linguistic tip-bits but what were you expecting!
Laters
My newest phrase is "gong sam gong see", the literal translation is talk 3 talk 4 but actually means to gossip, not sure why that came up with regards to me but there you go.
Other invaluable gems I've picked up are;
"Ng Duck" which means "no way!", (not sure how I discovered that either but ......)
De ma Lai - how are you
O ho ho - I'm great
Lap sap - rubbish (think that's how my pronunciation was described unfortunately)
haila haila - I agree (coming right after Lap sap but rest of group if memory serves, d'oh!)
And that's it, ok not the most impressive series of linguistic tip-bits but what were you expecting!
Laters
Friday, June 08, 2007
never simple
Some people say to fail to plan is to plan to fail - I prefer the notion that by planning you limit spontaneity.
Unfortunately the non systematic approach does occasionally throw up a complication but who really craves a simple life!
Unfortunately the non systematic approach does occasionally throw up a complication but who really craves a simple life!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Happy Saint George's Day
Com'on England
As it's our fine nations national day I feel it's only appropriate to head to the pub for a couple of G & Ts and to raise a glass to our wonderful Queen, God save her.
Hurrah, hurrah, HURRAH!!!
As it's our fine nations national day I feel it's only appropriate to head to the pub for a couple of G & Ts and to raise a glass to our wonderful Queen, God save her.
Hurrah, hurrah, HURRAH!!!
Monday, March 19, 2007
recovery time
I've come to realise why we have just a two day weekend and a 5 day week.
On the grounds I’m going to be either playing sport or drinking over the weekend I need the 5 days in-between to sit at me desk and recuperate.
None of us are as young as we used to be!
On the grounds I’m going to be either playing sport or drinking over the weekend I need the 5 days in-between to sit at me desk and recuperate.
None of us are as young as we used to be!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
"Having a good time"
Not generally one to recite poetry but this one says it all I think!
Yesterday it was my birthday.
I hung another year on the line.
I should be depressed.
My life's a mess.
But I'm having a good time.
I've been loving and loving and loving.
I'm exhausted from loving so well
I should go to bed.
But a voice in my head says,
"ah, what the hell."
Paul Simon
Yesterday it was my birthday.
I hung another year on the line.
I should be depressed.
My life's a mess.
But I'm having a good time.
I've been loving and loving and loving.
I'm exhausted from loving so well
I should go to bed.
But a voice in my head says,
"ah, what the hell."
Paul Simon
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
star of the stage?!?
Business Concepts - Cultural Considerations for AsiaYour pedigree is impeccable, your team is solid, your business plan is flawless and your financial backing is promising . . . yet you can't seem to make any headway in the Asian markets.
Why? The ultimate product and/or the ultimate sales pitch could go down in flames because you neglected to consider the cultural differences between east and west.
This anecdotal discussion walks you through the dos and don'ts for westerners looking to establish solid business relationships in Asian Markets. Don't miss out on this invaluable lesson.
Jonathan Partington, Ultra Group, Hong Kong
Oh yes, that was me! please contact my agent for appearance requests, autographs, address to send lavish gifts, offers and ...............
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Almost philosophical
I don't know where I read this but I'm feeling positive today so...
"life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's learning to dance in the rain."
To be honest I'd prefer it to be
"…. , it's braving the swell and surfing a monster wave"
but that's just me, I've been stuck behind a desk too long!
"life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's learning to dance in the rain."
To be honest I'd prefer it to be
"…. , it's braving the swell and surfing a monster wave"
but that's just me, I've been stuck behind a desk too long!
