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Most Important Foreign Language Phrases to Know

Most Important Foreign Language Phrases to Know

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Bonjour! Hola! Molo! Shalom! Hello! So you’ve just entered a foreign country, and you’re excited to start getting to know your surroundings and the locals! But since the language barrier has never seemed so insurmountable, you’ve got to find a place to start. Here are some phrases you should be sure to master before leaving home.

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TheGoPilot.com

Where is the bathroom?

For obvious reasons, this is one of the most important things you can learn. Otherwise you’re going to end up miming your bodily functions while the shopkeeper calls the authorities to deal with the crazy person who is threatening to poop on his floor.

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DraftMag.com

May I please have another beer?

Or at least know how to order your preferred beverage, whether it be wine, soda, cocktails, etc. It’ll serve you well, and people will appreciate that you made the effort to learn the phrase you’ll most likely be using the most often.

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Sheckys.com

Your place or mine?

Kidding! Or, I mean, not kidding, depending on what kind of travel you’re looking for. No judgment!

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StuartDuncan.Name

HELP!

It’s really a helpful word to know; whether you’re getting mugged, your car broke down, or you’re just unable to lug your 80-pound bag up the stairs to your hotel room. And while the two are similar, it’s still slightly different than….

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Elgoog.cc

HELP, I’M ON FIRE!

Just in case people couldn’t already tell.

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PSDBlogs.ca

Is this illegal?

Actually, skip this one and just feign ignorance if/when you get caught. Do what you want – you’re travelin’!

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Blog.AutoEurope.com

Are you from here?

Often, the person you’ve just asked for directions is not from anywhere nearby. But that doesn’t mean they won’t give you wrong directions with the utmost confidence, rather than admit they have no idea. Best to establish right away if they know what they’re talking about or if they’re hip shooting.

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WeirdHut.com

Where can I get food?

You just got off a 14-hour plane ride that of course lands you at your destination in the middle of the night, and you’re starving. Everything looks shut down for the night, but you know the promised land is somewhere out there and is packed with delicious treats for your growling stomach – you just have to find it!

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AmericanBedu.com

I have diplomatic immunity.

This doesn’t have to be true, but rest assured that people will treat you much better if they think it is. You can get out of trouble with the authorities, avoid paying taxes, and settle any argument before it escalates out of control. Just be sure to say it with confidence and to adopt an air of superiority and royalty.

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LegalCheek.com

Do you speak __________?

Worst comes to worst, just try to find somebody who speaks your language. If this fails, you can always revert back to hand gestures and charades – it may not work, but it’s always entertaining.