There is an obvious language barrier that rears its ugly head from time to time here in China. I have been amazed at the high level of English that all the Chinese seem to have. However, there are times when confusion and misunderstanding happens. Sometimes it can be funny.
Here is an actual conversation I had at lunch one day when Heather and I were having lunch with our co-coaches for our small groups – Lily and Lydia:
LILY – How long have you been married?
HEATHER – A little over four years.
LYDIA – Wow!
LILY – Brian, what do you like about Heather so much?
BRIAN – That’s easy. The thing I like most about Heather is the fact that I know without a doubt that she loves God more than she could ever love me.
(LILY & LYDIA exchange shocked, confused looks at each other as I sort of freak out thinking I answered a question wrong.)
LILY – Did you just say that Heather loves guys more than she loves you?
BRIAN – No, no, no!!! I said that Heather loves “GOD” more than me, not “GUYS”!
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Ah, the language barrier strikes again.
wow!!
that’s pretty funny!!
they sound like amazing people!!
get home safe!!
we miss you!!
that’s hilarious!!
haha thats hilarious
sounds like you are having a GREAT time
luv you all
[...] This is a story where I got to brag on my incredible wife. This is just a small taste of how amazing she truly is. I seriously am a lucky man and I know it. She is amazing. She is my best friend. She makes me a better person. And she loves God more than she could ever love me. [...]