This perfectly sums up the bittersweet charm of trying to connect with people through their own language.

It’s like a dance where you’re confident with the basic steps but suddenly realize you’re out of sync in a choreographed routine.

It’s a humbling reminder to approach these efforts with a mix of enthusiasm and self-awareness, keeping expectations realistic while still enjoying the moments of genuine connection.

Thanks for sharing this Vickey, it’s a fun and relatable narrative that so many travelers can, well, relate to!

Especially, some of us life long language learners)