There are other situations which are more positive… Kokumo can speak Italian and English. One time, when she was visiting her best friend Michal, in Italy (who can’t speak English), she had to do some translating. “We were walking to the bus stop when I noticed a couple of Japanese tourists who were lost. They were so cute and obviously confused because no one could speak English around them (or Japanese!). I decided to help! So I went to them and asked them if they were ok and offered them instructions. Meanwhile Michal was confused and not understanding anything and started asking me questions in Italian. So I was translating what was happening back to him. I was explaining everything twice in 2 languages! Sometimes this happens as a translator. It’s great to be able to help too.”
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