Now that's a first!
Frankly, I was shocked. I went to the Post this afternoon to mail some letters to the states. After greeting the "Postmistress," (not sure what her title is in German), she looked at my letters and I understood her to say, "5 letters to the USA, all priority mail, right? That will be 9 francs." I UNDERSTOOD! I was so excited, I almost shouted "Woo Hoo!!"
Now, I realize this may not seem like a big deal. Or as Bob would say, "You don't get out much, do you?" But when so far in conversations, I have only recognized a word or two here and there, to actually understand two entire sentences, as they were being spoken felt big. Don't know if she noticed, but this was the first time I was able to give her exactly the amount owed, not "guesstimate" what she said and hand her more than enough to make sure I was covered. Nope. This time I counted out exactly nine francs.
Anyone care to celebrate with me? What do you say, how about an espresso and a bit of Swiss chocolate?
Now, I realize this may not seem like a big deal. Or as Bob would say, "You don't get out much, do you?" But when so far in conversations, I have only recognized a word or two here and there, to actually understand two entire sentences, as they were being spoken felt big. Don't know if she noticed, but this was the first time I was able to give her exactly the amount owed, not "guesstimate" what she said and hand her more than enough to make sure I was covered. Nope. This time I counted out exactly nine francs.
Anyone care to celebrate with me? What do you say, how about an espresso and a bit of Swiss chocolate?
