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sometimes i get some indian/pakistani customers who have great difficulty trying to speak english, so to help em out i try speaking in their native language to make em more comfortable...and even when i try to talk to them in urdu/hindi they still reply in english..that just pisses me off A) I dont know what the hell your saying B) What is soo shameful about speaking your own language
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It's enough that I know, Our time had a home, In your heart..Was a place..But the glass always breaks.. -
people who try to sound kool by faking accents.
I am no bird, and no nest ensnares me.
non commercial would cost less if he was in charge himself which he plans on doing. right now it's n herat but soon it will be in qanadahar.
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When I see a Bengali customer, I ask them to speak in Bengali(since I understand it completely) when I see a Punjabi customer, I ask them to speak in Punjabi(since I also understand Punjabi as well) Hindi/Urdu is just a blessing for someone to know. Hindu/Urdu applies to Nepal,Tibet,India,Pakistan and parts of the Caribbean. I sometimes thank myself for learning how to read and write in Urdu in Karachi. It has helped me far more than any secondary language.Originally posted by Talal View Post
"Hindi mein bolo" is such a revolutionary sentence. The minute that sentence leaves me mouth and the customer begins co-operating,it makes my job so much easier. Just to let you know Talal, many Pakistanis and Indians from what I have noticed refuse to speak in Hindi/Urdu, they think they are capable of speaking in English so when you tell them "Urdu mein bolo" you are in an indirect way insulting them and questioning their intellect.[despite you having innocent intentions] I learned that the hard way. Grab a pen and take this note! I recall having a Bengali customer who knew how to speak Urdu but he refused to speak it, I asked him why, and he just refused to answer. Later on, my Bengali friend told me that they consider Urdu to be a threat to Bengali and speaking Urdu reminds them of the "harsh" days. What ever that means, take it for what its worth. We ended up wasting so much time, put it this way, he could have said at least 70percent of his time if he would have communicated with me in Urdu.
Hint: Politics.Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.
A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai
For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."
The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!
-Ferishta, 1560–1620Comment
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Na admin i dont say that ..if i realize they cant talk in urdu i usually try to approach them in a more personal way.. I usually ask them in a cheerful way if they are from india/pakistan..then like " oh really ? thats so cool " .. " I know this guy (insert four syllables)-inder, he's also from india".. " you speak punjabi then ya ? and then try talking to them in punjabi
Ya i dont know much about politics, the bengali profs i know are super nice to meIt's enough that I know, Our time had a home, In your heart..Was a place..But the glass always breaks..Comment
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Isn't it pathetic though Dust? How someone refuses to speak a language with you because of politics? I think everyone should learn Persian,Urdu/Hindi,French and many other important languages. I have noticed Bengalis in specific are very hardheaded when it comes to making them speak Urdu. Despite them knowing the language perfectly they refuse to speak it.Originally posted by Dust View PostEven Adobe Photoshop can't change me.
A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai
For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."
The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!
-Ferishta, 1560–1620Comment
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Be more specific Talal, you don't say what? I want to hear your experiences.Originally posted by Talal View Post
You work for Rogers right?Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.
A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai
For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."
The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!
-Ferishta, 1560–1620Comment
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That was like a figurative statment thingy
Me: " so your from punjab ? "
Them " yes "
Me: " cool i got some friends from there..you must speak punjabi then yes ? "
Then " yes "
Me: then i try to talk in punjabi if the other guy replies back in punjabi then its cool if not then its a nightmare..cuz it takes like an hour to get through to those kinda customers and i lose "comission"
ya i work for Rogers and Source PTIt's enough that I know, Our time had a home, In your heart..Was a place..But the glass always breaks..Comment
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So do you have a monthly postpaid quota to hit?Originally posted by Talal View PostEven Adobe Photoshop can't change me.
A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai
For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."
The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!
-Ferishta, 1560–1620Comment
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What really gets to me, is when someone says 'Parsi or Parsiwan.' To me, that is just like saying Pathan or PakiComment
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So someone would just randomly say Hi Parsiwan?Originally posted by Laila View PostEven Adobe Photoshop can't change me.
A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai
For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."
The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!
-Ferishta, 1560–1620Comment
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lack of weather protection accessories for DSLRsComment
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Not really more like you compete in terms of stats, one with the best stats ends up with these ridiculous clubx points that really work in terms of $$$ that you can use towards any merchandise in the store..lets say towards a certain LED TV i had my eyes onOriginally posted by Admin Khan View Post
@ Laila..yeah i hate it to when someone calls me a paki..Admin Khan wasnt it banned
It's enough that I know, Our time had a home, In your heart..Was a place..But the glass always breaks..Comment
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You would be surprised....i have heard many times when someone calls a Farsi speaker 'Parsiwan.' I know it doesnt sound bad, since there isnt an F there is Pa sound in Pashto....but for people that understand, it is kinda degrading to say Parsi or Parsiwan. Believe me, many dont like being called that.Originally posted by Admin Khan View Post
Just like many do not like being called Paki or Pathan.Comment
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I look like a friendly person. But I am a Pashton and have Pashton temper. Anything can easily piss me off. lolComment
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