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Ooops... I just insulted a client

Silly names...
John.Smith
post 13.Dec.2012, 01:30 PM
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Location: Sweden
Joined: 12.Sep.2011
We have a bunch from South Korea over for project discussions. I laughed when one of the guys told me his name..

"Fee Fan"

Have no idea how my Swedish associates kept a straight face.
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johnjohn
post 13.Dec.2012, 01:34 PM
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Joined: 10.Dec.2010
Did they enjoy the poopcycles?
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John.Smith
post 13.Dec.2012, 01:38 PM
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Location: Sweden
Joined: 12.Sep.2011
No, the offending window and its odorous attachments have been removed. The area has been sealed off for renovation (and ventilation).
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queenS
post 13.Dec.2012, 06:05 PM
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The same might happen to Peder(=faggot) in Croatia (btw. their tourism minister has last name Bajs).
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sweedy82
post 14.Dec.2012, 07:47 AM
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Location: Stockholm
Joined: 29.Jul.2010
There's no F in Korean...
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John.Smith
post 14.Dec.2012, 08:30 AM
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? This guy has ? Two of them in his name in fact smile.gif
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Hisingen
post 14.Dec.2012, 01:09 PM
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Location: Västra Götaland
Joined: 5.Jul.2012
QUOTE (sweedy82 @ 14.Dec.2012, 07:47 AM) *
There's no F in Korean...

Of course not, that is spelt with a 'K o r e a n' tongue.gif
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johnjohn
post 14.Dec.2012, 02:05 PM
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Long list of funny names http://www.cartalk.com/content/staff-credits
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