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From: crane@fortune.UUCP (John Crane)
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Subject: Re: Translation Humor - (nf)
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Date: Fri, 16-Dec-83 20:29:42 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec 16 20:29:42 1983
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In Sweden after a big meal never say "Jag aer ful" to tell the host
that you are full. Don't say "Jag aer full", either.

Say "Jag aer maet".  

The first means "I am ugly".
The second means "I am drunk".


We used to frustrate the Swedes when they asked us what time it was
they said literally "How much is the clock?". I'd always say "$25".