When someone comes into your hometown and speaks with an accent, that person sticks out like a sore thumb. People do a double take when they hear or see someone who obviously "isn't from around here," and always feel the need to talk louder than normal when trying to communicate with a foreigner. However, you never really think about how it feels when it's the other way around, and you're the foreigner in a big city. These are some thoughts that might go through your head when you're the one with a funny accent from a different country.
1. Wow. These people have such beautiful accents. I wonder what they think about mine?
2. Probably that I'm a hick from America.
3. Why does everyone use military time over here? It's too complicated.
4. Why do people give me a funny look when I ask for a bathroom?
5. Oh, that's right. They say toilets here.
6. I have to pay to use the bathr--toilets--here?! I'll just hold it.
8. Okay, time to cross the street.
9. No cars coming from this side. I'm good.
10. Holy crap, I almost just got hit!
11. Oh duh, they drive on the wrong side of the road here.
12. Wow, this guy's asking me for directions? I must look like I'm from here!
13. And as soon as he heard my voice, he shook his head and walked away...so much for that.
14. Why does this adorable sweater have to be $40 bucks? I mean pounds--no euros--wait, where am I again?
15. Let's find a drink and get out of the cold.
16. Oh I've seen this pub before! I know where I am.
17. Just kidding, that pub over there is the one.
18. Actually it might have been a different one.
19. I can't seem to find a street sign anywhere.
20. This pub looks cheap.
21. Why did everyone turn and stare as soon as we walked in?
22. Got the message...let's leave.
23. This one's way too expensive, but the people look friendlier.
24. Not sure why the waiter wants to know if I want ketchup with my chips.
25. Oh yeah, fries are called chips here!
26. What's the conversion rate to dollars again?
27. I either just spent way too much or I got a great deal. I don't remember how much their currency is worth.
28. OMG, red telephone booth.
29. Let's take a picture in front of it.
30. Well, we don't have anyone to take it for us. Can we trust a stranger to take a photo of us and not steal my phone?
31. Probs not.
32. Oooh, look at that cathedral.
33. Gotta take a picture of it.
34. Oh sorry, I'm blocking the street.
35. Did that man just try to reach for my phone?
36. Alright it's staying in my pocket from now on.
37. Crap, where's my phone? It was just in my pocket.
38. Oh my gosh, someone definitely stole it. My life is over. I might as well just give up now.
39. Oh, good, it's in my purse.
40. What a beautiful day today!
41. Did I just feel a raindrop?
42. You've gotta be kidding me. It's not raining again, is it?
43. I feel like I've walked 37 miles today.
44. Need coffee, stat. This place looks cute.
45. *Trying to pay* Note to self: keep the coins from different currencies separate.
46. How is that not enough money for the smallest cup of coffee??
47. You mean that coin is only worth five...whatevers? I could swear it looked like a dime.
48. I'm sick of walking. Let's take a taxi.
49. Finally got one...what do you mean you only take cash?
50. Fine, but can you drive me to an ATM first? Yeah, alright, I'll pay extra for that, too.
51. Praying I left my passport at the hotel and didn't actually lose it.
52. Awwh this little old man wants to give me a homemade bracelet. Thanks, buddy!
53. Why is he holding out his hand now? No, I'm not paying you; take your stupid bracelet back.
54. This was fun! Today was a great day.
55. I think I'm lost.
