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Computers That Can Read Sign Language
Computers That Can Read Sign Language
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Poll: I need advice!!!!?
I woke up and I am in a house that I have never seen before- I went outside and I don't recognize the city.
I don't see no one and I can't read the signs as they are in a different looking language.
I barely figured out how to use this Computer.
Has this ever happened to you?
If so- I need to know what temp do I use to cook lasagna in the oven? That's all the food I can find
Thanks in Advance!
I knew I heard you come in last night! LOL!LOL!
The lasagna goes in at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes
Oh, by the way. If someone comes to the door this afternoon, Don't be alarmed. It's just the flooring company. I'm getting new concrete floors put in! = -)
Overcoming Language Barriers
Traveling in a foreign country is a challenge in many ways. One has to know the customs of the country, at least the fundamentals of what is and what is not acceptable behavior there, the dress codes and the proper way to communicate if you do not know the language of the particular country you are in.
Many americans, myself included, have this false notion that most of the world speaks english.True- english is becoming the international language of business around the world, but as far as everyday speaking among citizens of a particular country english is not a second language automatically, It depends on which particular country you are in of course.There are still some remote areas of the world where english is never heard-because of geographic isolation. That cannot be helped of course, but with the phennominal growth of the internet in the last few years,even the most remote, isolated areas on earth are brought into close touch with everyone through the click of a computer.
Besides the countries where the official language is English-most of the countries of the world speak their native language, not english.The main exceptions are major hotels around the world where people have to know english to accommodate guests in their hotels.English is taught in many schools around the world, but most people prefer to speak in their native tongue.
I had similar experiences when I visited mainland china from 2007 to 2010. Outside of Hong Kong, very few people spoke english in mainland china when I was there. I was very surprised to find that even in major hotels, I had to use sign language often to get my point across to the hotel staff.They say english is mandatory in public schools now all over china, so maybe in a few years, this situation will change greatly there as the young children now in schools grow up.
I feel the best way to communicate and win the respect of the people you meet in a foreign land is to learn a little of their language before you go there. Nothing more than the basic phrases to get your point across.that's what I did before I went to china. I read books on conversational chinese and I practiced my chinese every time i went to mainland china. Many people there appreciated my efforts to speak chinese,though my pronunciation was sometimes way off.
Many chinese people are trying to learn english today, I feel I should return the favor by learning chinese before I go there.
About the Author
I am a native new yorker. I have lived in new york all of my life. In the past few years i have developed a passion for travel. Since 2007, I have been to China, Thailand and the Philippines..My travels in the U.S. have been few. My main travel interest is in Asia. i hope to leave the U.S. soon and relocate there.
The links to my blog and website are listed below.
http://learn-chinese-rob.blogspot.com
A Personal Relationship with Jesus
