• SnarkoPolo@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    The other day was my retirement party. We went to a local Chinese place, and while all the others were getting the touristy stuff, sweet sour and mu shu, I said “smoked bean pork.” The waiter looked at me like I was from Alpha Centauri, like “what’s an old white guy doing ordering the good stuff?”

    • Aljernon@lemmy.today
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      23 minutes ago

      Mexicans are usually surprised that I order the lengua tacos. I have to assure them that I know that means beef tongue.