…is ruthlessly pinched from Erika, a commenter on Bishop Nick Baines’ blog.
A Swiss man, looking for directions, pulls up at a bus stop where two Brits are waiting.
Entschuldigung, können Sie Deutsch sprechen? he asks.
The two Brits just stare at him.
Excusez-moi, parlez vous Français? he tries.
The two continue to stare.
Parlare Italiano?
No response.
Hablan ustedes Español?
Still nothing.
The Swiss guy drives off, extremely disgusted. The first Brit turns to the second and says,
Yknow, maybe we should learn a foreign language.
Why? says the other. That guy knew four languages, and it didnt do him any good.”