What is an embarrassing but funny thing you did? I'll start. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I had just had a friendly and fun dinner with some Cuban VIPs because of a work thing. After dinner I was supposed to take a picture of the US and Cuban group together.

I tried to tell everyone "Say 'Cheese'" because I knew it would be odd but interesting to the Spanish speakers who were unfamiliar with American ways, but I don't speak Spanish very well.

I said, "Hablo Queso," which means 'I speak cheese.'

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[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Exactly. A fail at all levels, but I kind of knew that. It was intended as something funny, but 'I speak cheese" is just weird.

BTW, when I explained they told me the word they use in Cuba to make a smile face. I've forgotten it.

Edit: I just remembered, it was Whiskey!

this post was submitted on 29 Jun 2025

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