Why Europe Rocks: Reason #23

FAQ ATTACK! a la David Letterman






















Perhaps no question is a stupid question, perhaps, but for sure some questions are oft-repeated, way oft. In this season of crowd interaction (school visits, trainings, conferences, etc) I'm reminded once again that some questions will be, and probably forever, asked over and over...so from 10-1...

10. How do you do? (ha ha! This is the best when carefully pronounced by first year English students! I heart British English!)
9. What is your job? (trick question: if I say I'm a missionary they think either nun or Jehovah's witness...worker with students? what?)
8. Where are you from? (Iowa, do you know where that is? You do? And all of our geography and state products? Why are Europeans so smart?)
7. Do you like Czech food? (yes oh yes)
6. Do you speak Czech? (I AM speaking Czech)
5. What are the differences between Czechs and Americans? (Can I just answer "your mom"?)
4. How old are you? (How old do YOU think I am? *wink wink* ...oh, and these next questions go in order, after they find out I'm not 18...)
3. When are you getting married?/Why aren't you married? (uhhh...uncomfortable. Is there a right way to answer this question?)
2. Would you rather marry a Czech or an American? (sure)

and THE most frequently asked question, hands down is:

1. What's the weather like in America?

Really, I don't know why, but that is THE question. And everyone seems disappointed when I say, "Where I'm from, it's the same as it is here." I'm sorry it's not more interesting.