The last time I needed a water bottle I called my liaison and she called for the water. When the man brought it, he took out his phone and motioned for a paper and pen so he could write down his phone number. Okay... I assumed that meant he wanted me to call him directly next time. How's that going to go? I don't really speak any Chinese and he does not speak English.
So here we are today. I need water. What to do? Now I have been preaching to my students that if they don't try to speak English then they can not really learn English. (don't you love it when something comes back to bite you on the _hum_?)
Therefore, I get out my Chinese notes and figure out how to say "I am the American teacher. I want water." Or at least I hope that is what I am saying! I call him on the phone and say my part and he says, "Oh, hao hao hao." Which in Chinese means "yes, okay." It is 11am. Let's see if I get the water!! LOL!
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