Useful foreign phrases, Part 1: how to say, "I'm just looking" in 10 languages

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3-27-2011 @ 5:15AM

PROXAK said...

Here in Germany it's just "Schauen mal." "Nur schauen." is too literal of a translation for it.

For most useful, it seems that you eat at restaurants more often when you travel, so translations for things like "I'd like to order...", "How much is...", "Check please." etc. is usually helpful.

And beyond translating the language, knowing the proper social etiquette and customs. For example, here in Germany holding utensils in both hands while eating, Germans don't rest one hand in their lap. Also when you're finished eating, placing the knife and fork together on the side of the plate signals that you are finished and the waiter can take the plate away.

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