Sunday, October 07, 2018

The Quicker Talker Faster

I recently bought a pack of Bounty paper towels. I noticed something on the package.

I've noted before that sometimes it seems English can express ideas in fewer words than other languages.  Well, on the back of the package were the words TRY NAPKINS.  Underneath were translations in both Spanish and French.

Spanish:  PRUEBA LAS SERVILLETAS.

French:  ESSAYEZ LES SERVIETTES DE TABLE.

Quite a difference.  Especially the latter translation.  Though I suppose it might have something to do with French fastidiousness--they apparently have serviettes for various functions, so you've got to be specific.

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