I am trying to finish this dimensioning summary that I have discussed minutes ago with my British colleague with his lovely accent. But I just can’t!!! I am distracted by my Hungarian officemates talking loudly in their own language. Then, not just far behind me are the Taiwanese and Chinese-Malaysian giggling and chatting up in their native tongue. What more? The one sitting in front of me called out to the other one in what I assume is the Nigerian lingo. I just sigh and keep a chuckle to myself. I better take a break and get on with this blog. And, as if on cue, just this moment a guy whom I know to be from Poland pass by the alley and is on his mobile phone and guess what? He is talking in some language that is definitely not English. That gives me the idea! I think I better give my Filipino friend a ring and care for some chika, pinoy-style!!!
Indeed, diversity is the setting here. I am in a multi-racial company and in a country where there is a blend of races. When in gatherings, the first thing being asked of each other is “Where are you from?” (and they are always shocked to know that I am not Chinese but that’s another story.hehe!). You can always see all sorts of people in the cafeteria. Save for the Asians and Africans where you can recognize them for their appearance, you can find out that the others are not from this country by the language that they are speaking or simply by their accent
Here, I am in the company of colleagues from different countries. It’s funny every time we sit together for meals because it seems that every country is well-represented in the long table. I found it really interesting when the conversation gets rolling. It will always start with the British weather and will then be followed by its comparison to our respective countries. It will eventually lead to everyone sharing about his or her country in terms politics, history, geography, people and culture. I find it really productive and amusing. It’s like widening your horizons, discovering foreign lands and understanding people from all corners of the earth.
It’s true that each of us have our own languages and even us Pinoys have to thrive on our own local dialects. But the most amazing thing is that despite the differences in tongues, we always find a way to understand each other and share our knowledge to others. We should really be thankful that we have the universal English language that makes it possible to reach out to all the people in the world and discover the beauty of life.
Indeed, diversity is the setting here. I am in a multi-racial company and in a country where there is a blend of races. When in gatherings, the first thing being asked of each other is “Where are you from?” (and they are always shocked to know that I am not Chinese but that’s another story.hehe!). You can always see all sorts of people in the cafeteria. Save for the Asians and Africans where you can recognize them for their appearance, you can find out that the others are not from this country by the language that they are speaking or simply by their accent
Here, I am in the company of colleagues from different countries. It’s funny every time we sit together for meals because it seems that every country is well-represented in the long table. I found it really interesting when the conversation gets rolling. It will always start with the British weather and will then be followed by its comparison to our respective countries. It will eventually lead to everyone sharing about his or her country in terms politics, history, geography, people and culture. I find it really productive and amusing. It’s like widening your horizons, discovering foreign lands and understanding people from all corners of the earth.
It’s true that each of us have our own languages and even us Pinoys have to thrive on our own local dialects. But the most amazing thing is that despite the differences in tongues, we always find a way to understand each other and share our knowledge to others. We should really be thankful that we have the universal English language that makes it possible to reach out to all the people in the world and discover the beauty of life.
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