A True Confession
contest entry18 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
That's hysterical. Of course, I wouldn't know what a heplock was but I would have asked! How wonderful for you to have such a different cultural experience.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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That's hysterical. Of course, I wouldn't know what a heplock was but I would have asked! How wonderful for you to have such a different cultural experience.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Thank you for reading, reviewing and your great comments. I am so glad you found this hysterical, trust me at the time, it was most frustrating. I am pleased that it brought you a smile.
Comment from Mabaker
Okay, I will now hop in with the Aussie/USA lesson. Hiney we don't have. We have an arse, ass as you know is a donkey. Bum, here is an 'on the street person, usually older, scruffy unemployed, and drinker of Metho. mentholated sprites, (ghost) Hope I spelt that correctly? Heplock is not used here just an IV. And, of course, we don't have hillbillies. The closest would have been our Abos or as we are now encouraged to call them 'First, or original owners' (ho hum) Once the expression 'blacks' would have been considered highly insulting, but times have changed and now they demand respect, though still 99% don't hold a job, nor seek one. Sorry, that sounded like a full-blown racist rant. It wasn't intended as such, just the old blackfella was about as useful as tits on a bore pig.
Love U Anne..
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Okay, I will now hop in with the Aussie/USA lesson. Hiney we don't have. We have an arse, ass as you know is a donkey. Bum, here is an 'on the street person, usually older, scruffy unemployed, and drinker of Metho. mentholated sprites, (ghost) Hope I spelt that correctly? Heplock is not used here just an IV. And, of course, we don't have hillbillies. The closest would have been our Abos or as we are now encouraged to call them 'First, or original owners' (ho hum) Once the expression 'blacks' would have been considered highly insulting, but times have changed and now they demand respect, though still 99% don't hold a job, nor seek one. Sorry, that sounded like a full-blown racist rant. It wasn't intended as such, just the old blackfella was about as useful as tits on a bore pig.
Love U Anne..
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Wow that is amazing Anne, now I have learned more. It is ironic isn't it that English can have so many variations. Oh I think the USA has their own ratio of non workers who are just not interested. Thanks for reviewing I greatly appreciate it as well as the 6s. Luv u Alie
Comment from Heather Knight
Very entertaining story, Aryr.
The differences in vocabulary can sometimes be confusing. The same happened to me when I worked in the east of Spain some years ago.
There's a typo: you wrote carpel instead of carpal tunnel
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Very entertaining story, Aryr.
The differences in vocabulary can sometimes be confusing. The same happened to me when I worked in the east of Spain some years ago.
There's a typo: you wrote carpel instead of carpal tunnel
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thank you so much Maria for reviewing, your great comments and for catching that typo, I fix it in a few minutes.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh my goodness!! I just bet you could write an entire book of your experiences, couldn't you?! ;) :) In fact, how cool would that be?! Being the daughter of a nurse who worked nights at the ER at a rural hospital, I've heard some outlandish stories - LOL!! ;) ;) Well, even if you decide not to do so, this is an awesome offering for the contest.... Thanx for sharing!! ;) Yvette
learned the hillbilly --> learned as the hillbilly OR learned was the hillbilly
which of course lead us --> which, of course, leads us
A bum according to the other nurses was a person --> A bum, according to the other nurses, was a person
Now the family were hill folk and they --> Now, the family were hill folk, and they
children in attendance --> children were in attendance
replicates of daddy and the --> replicas of daddy, and the
Okay ma'am." --> Okay, ma'am?"
was and everyone --> was, and everyone
successful and they --> successful, and they
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Oh my goodness!! I just bet you could write an entire book of your experiences, couldn't you?! ;) :) In fact, how cool would that be?! Being the daughter of a nurse who worked nights at the ER at a rural hospital, I've heard some outlandish stories - LOL!! ;) ;) Well, even if you decide not to do so, this is an awesome offering for the contest.... Thanx for sharing!! ;) Yvette
learned the hillbilly --> learned as the hillbilly OR learned was the hillbilly
which of course lead us --> which, of course, leads us
A bum according to the other nurses was a person --> A bum, according to the other nurses, was a person
Now the family were hill folk and they --> Now, the family were hill folk, and they
children in attendance --> children were in attendance
replicates of daddy and the --> replicas of daddy, and the
Okay ma'am." --> Okay, ma'am?"
was and everyone --> was, and everyone
successful and they --> successful, and they
Comment Written 30-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thank you once again Yvette for reviewing. LOL now you see why I don't write for a living. I will make those corrections shortly.
Comment from Pantygynt
Some of those medical terms can really put the wind up the uninitiated.
A couple of SPAGs for your attention.
'... or what I have since learned [is known as] the hillbilly lifestyle.' This neads a bit more, included here in the square brackets.
'... which of course (lead) [leads or led] us to a different conversation.' What you have is the heavy metal -- and I am not talking music.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Some of those medical terms can really put the wind up the uninitiated.
A couple of SPAGs for your attention.
'... or what I have since learned [is known as] the hillbilly lifestyle.' This neads a bit more, included here in the square brackets.
'... which of course (lead) [leads or led] us to a different conversation.' What you have is the heavy metal -- and I am not talking music.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thank you for reviewing and your great corrective suggestions.
Comment from robyn corum
Alie,
Well, you probably 'talked funny'. hahahaha! I tried to order 'fries' one time from room service in a Northern hotel - it turned out to be impossible!! I mean, it was on THEIR menu, you'd think they could have figured it out, at least, but no - I had to go with fruit. --sigh--
I get it. hahahaha! Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Alie,
Well, you probably 'talked funny'. hahahaha! I tried to order 'fries' one time from room service in a Northern hotel - it turned out to be impossible!! I mean, it was on THEIR menu, you'd think they could have figured it out, at least, but no - I had to go with fruit. --sigh--
I get it. hahahaha! Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 30-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thanks again Robyn, I really appreciated your great comments. LOL about the fries, it is right up there with me asking for tea.
Comment from Winslow
Dear aryr,
This is comical. Who knows what words can be misinterpreted? From your story I gathered that you liked your profession since it gave you a chance to travel and meet new people. This is well written.
Good luck in the contest.
Cheers,
Winslow
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Dear aryr,
This is comical. Who knows what words can be misinterpreted? From your story I gathered that you liked your profession since it gave you a chance to travel and meet new people. This is well written.
Good luck in the contest.
Cheers,
Winslow
Comment Written 29-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thank you so much for reviewing, for your good luck wishes and kind comments. I am retired now but it was a great opportunity to travel.
Comment from Maria Millsaps
Interesting story of how language is so diverse in this country. I like the way you described the hillbilly family, they have a whole different way of saying things. Good job and good luck.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Interesting story of how language is so diverse in this country. I like the way you described the hillbilly family, they have a whole different way of saying things. Good job and good luck.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thank you for reviewing and your great comments.
Comment from Gail Denham
Very good story - surprise ending - but maybe not with the difference in the language - cute though and you describe the folks there very well. You must have a lot of good stories like this.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Very good story - surprise ending - but maybe not with the difference in the language - cute though and you describe the folks there very well. You must have a lot of good stories like this.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thank you for reviewing Gail and your kind comments.
Comment from poetwatch
Thank you Alie. I see now that coming from Canada and from a different way of life( living in a teepee) :) just kidding. You spoke French and English I assume. Well hillbilly talk is is sound of itself. I like the misunderstanding. :) Yet, sometime a lip lock would come in handy especially around busy bees. I'm glad everything turned out OK.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thank you Alie. I see now that coming from Canada and from a different way of life( living in a teepee) :) just kidding. You spoke French and English I assume. Well hillbilly talk is is sound of itself. I like the misunderstanding. :) Yet, sometime a lip lock would come in handy especially around busy bees. I'm glad everything turned out OK.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Thank you once again Jose for reviewing. MMmm yes I did speak both languages, it was necessary for licensing for nursing. Lol, I have had several referrals to living in a teepee. It truly was an experience.
