Saying the wrong thing in a foreign country.

[graemer]

Ever said anything perfectly acceptable at home but mortifying to others? For example when I was in London I mentioned going out in vest and pants, which here are a waiscoat and trousers. Also someone good looking here is described as being a "*****" which when I used it in the 80's caused a polite family to choke on their lunch.

[Artful]

I've just seen acw's link and it made me think of the book "How to be an alien" by George Mikes [translated into French with the title "Comment ne pas �tre anglais?! (Manuel Pratique)"]. Has everybody read this? I highly recommenfd it for a damned good giggle. It isn't a recent book as it was first published in 1946.

[Shire]

When we were on the way to America last year, my husband told me several times that he needed a fag, much to the consternation of the Americans on our flight!