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Opinion

“English, headache”

THE EAR - The Freeman
October 11, 2015 | 10:00am

FOREIGNERS. Most foreigners such as Japanese and Koreans who stay in Lapu-Lapu City speak very little or no English at all.

WORDS. Communication consists of Japanese or Korean words coupled with mispronounced English words.

HEADACHE. One Korean woman who frequents a particular casino in the city was overheard saying, "English, headache," at the same time pointing to her temple.

 

CITY

ENGLISH

HEADACHE

JAPANESE

JAPANESE AND KOREANS

KOREAN

LAPU

LAPU-LAPU CITY

ONE KOREAN

STRONG

WORDS
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