Sometimes Americans have trouble learning Ugandan words and Ugandans have trouble learning American words, specifically names.
Here's an example:
So yesterday we were shopping at a market. We met a man. He was very nice and asked us if we were Christians. When he found out we were, he was very excited. We exchanged numbers. Then I told him my name is Jake and that he could call me if he ever needed anything.
...So today i got a text from him and it read:
"Hi Jerk,
First off, i greet you in Jesus' name. Well, I've made up my mind to send you this message just to thank you for the good hospitality you had shown me as Christian friend in Christ, when i met up with you yesterday at italian supermarket. Please, I'd like to know when we gonna meet again and chat with you all. Please, send my greetings to all other friends of mine. May God bless you all! I'm looking forward to hear from you."
We all thought this was really funny, but very nice of him.
I've learned to spell my name when meeting people...
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That is a very funny story!!
ReplyDeleteOnly in UG! ;)
ReplyDeleteJerk! Hillarious!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteJake, POST PICTURES!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting pics. Can't wait to see Uganda! Looks like fun in the Frankfurt Airport!!
ReplyDeleteJake aka Jerk
ReplyDeleteWhat a funny story! Coming from a person with a last name like Quigley, I've learned to spell it almost every time I say it to someone new. I've been called Mrs. Wiggley, Mrs. Quickly, Mrs. Kugley, etc. Keep the stories coming!
I love the new pics of Kampala you put on your blog! I love you! Mom
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jake!!! We left you a chat message on Skype but I think we have to be online at the same time for it to send. Hope you are having a GREAT day! We love you! Judy, Mike, Chelsea, and Haley
ReplyDeleteHi Jake, Happy Birthday. I hope you have a good birthday. I have been thinking about you and all the experiences you will be having there. The story about you being called a jerk is really funny. I got a big laugh about that.
ReplyDeleteLove, Grandma
Happy Birthday! I hope it was a good one! I miss you.
ReplyDeleteHey there "Jerk" :-]
ReplyDeleteI don't know you, but I know your mom and so I know you must be amazing!!! I look forward to hearing more of your adventures. God's blessings on you and your team as you travel overseas.
The Web site is brilliant(as they say here in SA) - Well Done! I look forward to following your posts. As a former UG resident - I'm so lovin the name story - I could write a small book on the derivatives I've seen on mine!
ReplyDeleteLove Ya!
Mama Phyllis