I went shopping in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam and other places outside. They learn English in schol but seem to think that English is another European language like Frech and you drop the last letter of each eord when you say it.
A shop owner in Hanoi told me she used to be a tour guide. I tell her I want a larger size dress - and she replies: 'What sigh you want?'
After the third time of this exchange, I give up being polite and devide to do her a favour and tell her the correct English pronunciation is 'what size?
My one effort will not have much impact but if every tourist teaches one word eventually communication will improve. Please do your bit.
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