Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Questions That I Have Asked Scottish People

I've been here three weeks, and feel as though I am finally starting to adjust to Scottish culture.  Part of this is because I unabashedly ask questions every time I meet a Scottish person.  Here are some that I remember.  From funny to understandable to mildly offensive, they might make more sense with explanation but some are funnier without:

1. How do I get to _______?
2. Is it OK to take your shoes off at a ceilidh?
3. Does Irn Bru really cure hangovers?
4. What does "Cheers" mean?
5. Have you ever been here before? (here referring to the U.S. not Scotland)
6. Do guys wear stuff under their kilts?
7. What kind of whisky should a non-whisky drinker drink?
8. Do you have an IPA? (Answer: Yes....Pause) Can I have it?
9. Did you know Kinder Surprise has a surprise inside?
10. So what exactly is in haggis?
11. Do you have Lucky Charms?
12. Are people supposed to walk on the left like cars?
13. What does "garriage" (pronounced like carriage with a g) mean?
14. What is "aluminium"? (pronounced al-oo-min-ee-um)
15. That song is Scottish? (referring to auld lang syne)
16. What is that furry thing on front of the kilt for?
17. How do you use the sinks in the bathroom?
18. How would you know if my U.S. ID was fake?
19. Could you please repeat that in American?
20. Do people sled in Scotland?
21. Can you do an American accent?
22. Where can I find one of those fuzzy cows?
23. Do they use deodorant here?
24. Where in Scotland are you from? (To an Irish person)
25. Does my American accent make me sound exotic?

1 comment:

  1. DOES your American accent make you sound exotic???

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