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20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by ejovwovincent(f): 9:02pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
If you travel abroad frequently for work, or if you have an e-commerce store with customers from all over the world, it’s worth noting that there are a number of English words that, phonetically, don’t work in other countries and can lead to double entendre or unintended offence territory. Here are 20 of them to help you ensure that your communication isn’t lost in translation. Source: http://www.careeraddict.com/avoid-these-20-english-words-when-in-other-countries?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=Social-Hootsuite?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=Social-Hootsuite 22 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Kxngstein(m): 9:11pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
This is so unbelievable. I have to make further enquiries 6 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Nobody: 9:13pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Help in Dothraki means "kill me"...... 68 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Nobody: 11:25pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Don't use DOPE in other countries 13 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by ourkobo: 3:41am On Jul 31, 2016 |
brb..
I see FP potentials 1 Like |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Thukzee01(m): 5:52am On Jul 31, 2016 |
Nice one |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by ayoola648(m): 7:07am On Jul 31, 2016 |
don't use DAB in other countries too 2 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Raydos: 7:53am On Jul 31, 2016 |
Don't Say "SAI" In Nigeria, It Means """Beat Me Up"". That's Why Many Innocent People Were Beaten Up In A Petrol-Station For Saying ""SAI-baba"" So Avoid This Word!!!!!! 228 Likes 24 Shares |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Daniel058(m): 8:02am On Jul 31, 2016 |
tor, |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by veekid(m): 10:56am On Jul 31, 2016 |
Na wha o...... This one is strong 2 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by mayorjosh(m): 12:30pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
never mention BUHARI in nigeria cos you will just be getting negative reviews. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Nobody: 12:32pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Pabloosas(m): 12:45pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
I trust Nigerians, see them ^^^^ *Runs out of thread* 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Nobody: 12:47pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Colgate on Spanish means "go hang yourself." I'm wondering if they have a market in Spain. 6 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Mememan: 2:32pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
In my tu |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by phygo89(m): 2:34pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Buhari in Nigeria means failure. 14 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by OLUJOSHINS(m): 2:35pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
hmmm See the kind thread wey U dey create on Sunday afternoon OP na wa for U ooooo 3 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by tundelis(m): 2:35pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Don't care Jare just here to book space |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Nobody: 2:36pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
I never use most of these words anyway 1 Like |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Calebosko(m): 2:38pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
udom is a scam,udom out,akpabio come back 2 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Adekorya: 2:38pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
K |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by wonderkid619(m): 2:39pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
which one should they not say when they come to naija 5 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Sweetcollins: 2:39pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Educative tho 1 Like |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Ibideji: 2:40pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Well,quite educative |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by ALAYORMII: 2:41pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Wonlaful |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Shabib(m): 2:41pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Awkward. |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Sweetcollins: 2:41pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Educative tho...if it were to be true 1 Like |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Sweetlemon(f): 2:42pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
These are more like slangs. Every country has theirs. |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Nobody: 2:42pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Sigh but when they come here and use their slangs we copy them and throw ours away. Unending Slave-master relationship. 4 Likes |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by Gabflex: 2:43pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
They need English language more 1 Like |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by justicejay(m): 2:43pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
Y do we so much worry ourself about someone else language 1 Like |
Re: 20 English Words To Avoid When In Other Countries by kasmail(m): 2:44pm On Jul 31, 2016 |
that SAI though.. Raydos: 2 Likes |
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