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Old woman(mann, sorry)
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 Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject: Transatlantic anniversary |
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Today in 1927 the first phonecall was made, presumably between England and the U.S.
Hope they were put on hold!  |
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Sir Papa Smurph
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| Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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"Your call is important to us, Please stay on the line, Our operators are being taught English. 
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Old woman(mann, sorry)
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From reading Bill Bryson I understand thats not far from the truth, and, is it true that most Yellow Cab drivers only speak Spanish?
Or is that just popular mythology? |
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mohrorless
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| Old woman(mann, sorry) wrote: | From reading Bill Bryson I understand thats not far from the truth, and, is it true that most Yellow Cab drivers only speak Spanish?
Or is that just popular mythology? |
Spanish would be an upgrade for most of them (here in NYC anyway). It is like talking to the bastard child of the tech support people.
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