Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

February 18, 2009

This is not a review of the movie and I'm sorry for those reading this if you thought it was.  But I am so frustrated that I needed to let it out somehow.

While running today's errands I saw this one store that offers accupunture and massages.  Which peaked my interest.  I haven't had a good massage since I left the Philippines and I've been "jonesing" for one.  So I called this "parlor" and oh my goodness I found the only NON ENGLISH speaking receptionist in Perris, CA.  Now why do that?  Why have a business and have the person answering the phone not know how to speak english?  I mean last time I check this is still AMERICA.  I was asking her what type of massages or style of massages do they offer and she kept repeating the price over and over again.  Now I am an immigrant and english is my 2nd language but I made an strong effort to acclimate to the current lingo.  Then finally she turned over the phone to someone who somewhat speaks english and she doesn't know what style they offer.  I asked if it is more swedish, or shiatsu style and she kept saying it's traditional.  What's traditional?  Who knows, in might be just TONKA TRUCKS...  Oh my I hung up the phone in frustration that these people are just robbing people blind.  

I miss the Philippines...