Me: "I don't want to eat a lot of white bread this month. I'm trying to lose weight before going home."
Host mom: "Very good. I will make toast instead of bread. Toast has fewer calories."
Me: "Wow. That book might actually sell in the United States."
Host mom: "¿Comó?" (Three minutes later) "Oiga, hija! Don't wear sandals, you'll get chronic sinusitus."
Me: "I thought you said sinusitis was caused by sleeping with wet hair."
Host Mom: "Si Si, los dos."
Me: "Well, it's 85 degrees outside, so how bout I blow dry my hair but risk the sandals."
Host Mom: "Silly gringa. I'll go make you some toast."
Dedicated to Laurel Benz.
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