[weswood]

When I was on active duty, the question I was asked wasn't "Are you from Texas?" it was "What part of Texas are you from?".

And I freely admit to being language stupid. I've always had a hard time trying to learn other languages. Three phrases I always made a point of learning in whateve country I was in was "Can I have a beer, please", "Where is the restroom", and my favorite "I like the way your butt wiggles when you walk."

I understand a little bit of Spanish, and speak less. A major function of my job is disconnecting people's electricity when they don't pay the bill. A lot of times I knock on a door, tell the customer what's going on, and get a blank look. "No english" is the phrase. I just smile and say "Adios le luce"- spellings' probably wrong, but literally translates into "goodby lights". I won't get into a rant about non english speakers