Thread: What have you earned by learning the local language ?
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Old 11.02.2010, 17:39
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Re: What have you earned by learning the local language ?
When I first arrived here I thought everyone was angry! Anyway with time, 11 hour shifts totally immersed in the language and a very determined attitude (if others can learn a second language so can I) not to mention reading the Blick and the desire to earn more money. I got there.

In the days when one was paid a percentage as a waitress, my Swiss/German combined with Liverpudlian down to earth attitude guarantied my tables were full every night. Me own business and no risk.

I was stand up/serve up comedy long before Guy graced us with his bounty.
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