I get very confused.I'm sure I send people in totally the wrong direction.For some reason, I always get stopped for directions in the street.I can usually direct someone if it's just a block or two, but that's it.If it's half way across town, I'll send you in the opposite direction, guaranteed.The funniest thing is asking for directions in another language.I'm pretty good at saying where I want to go, but when I receive the directions, I understand nothing.I nod my head and smile and say “thank you very much”.The person walks away thinking I understood the directions.I'm impressed by people who can give directions from one town to another.They must have a map inside their head!
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Directions
I’m hopeless at giving directions.
指示を出すのは絶望的です。
I get very confused.I’m sure I send people in totally the wrong direction.
私は間違いなく人々を間違った方向に送ります。
For some reason, I always get stopped for directions in the street.
なんらかの理由で、私はいつも通りの道順のために止められます。
I can usually direct someone if it’s just a block or two, but that’s it.
通常、ブロックが1つまたは2つである場合は、誰かを指揮できますが、それだけです。
If it’s half way across town, I’ll send you in the opposite direction, guaranteed.
町の半分を過ぎたら、保証された反対方向に送ります。
The funniest thing is asking for directions in another language.
最も面白いのは、別の言語で道順を尋ねることです。
I’m pretty good at saying where I want to go, but when I receive the directions, I understand nothing.I nod my head and smile and say “thank you very much”.The person walks away thinking I understood the directions.I’m impressed by people who can give directions from one town to another.
ある町から別の町への道順を教えてくれる人々に感銘を受けました。
They must have a map inside their head!
