I met a young lady when I was in college who was from Germany. She was very concerned with speaking English properly, and constantly apologized about her "poor" English. Well, it wasn't poor at all, and English was the fourth language she spoke fluently! Her grasp of languages was phenomenal. I felt stupid next to her.
I'll not discuss how many years of English classes I've had, but I have had four years of Latin (of which I can only recite a few stupid quotes such as "semper ubi sub ubi" and some others not fit for publication. I also had one year of college Spanish. In Spanish I can generally get directions, ask for one more beer, and ask where the restrooms are located. Which then brings us to German. My dog speaks German, but I don't! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif He didn't come with complete instructions!!
I always admire polyglots, and one day with enough self study, I hope to be able to speak at least three languages fluently. If anyone reading this board speaks Mandarin, my hat is off to you! That is a tough one!!
Not to leave GSXR out, I have had enough math to figure I can afford to buy a calculator (with instructions). I got lost when they started using alpha and numerical items in a math equation. Isn't math numbers?? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif I did pass both the LSAT and MCAT exams out of college, so at one point I did get learned a little at math. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif However, I'm neither a JD or an MD. I didn't sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I have my own CPA, and several friends and relatives in both the medical and legal profession.
I'm the dumb one in the group, but I sure can speak "tractor" language at holiday gatherings, and that always throws them for a loop! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Hey, that Latin phrase I used earlier; it translates to "always wear under wear". That should count for something! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
