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    John
    When living there I shot up to buy some cakes for afternoon tea, the bloke behind the counter asked me what cakes were, I explained them but he shook his head and said he had never heard of them, I didn't bother explaining any more, might have ended up with a tin pf corned beef,
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    Some Norwegians have the same problem with their J’s . Norwegian carpenter I sailed with his oft said remark when working with him was, “ yust the yob yohn “ . JS ( ex YS).
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    When sailing with a Kiwi be very careful where you use the term 'deckhead'.
    And if asking for a beer just try not to ask for a six pack.
    Happy daze John in Oz.

    Life is too short to blend in.

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    Always remember, China men and the letter 'R' seemed to be a problem

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    A Welsh teacher helped them out with a double LL
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