Friday Confession: That’s Not What He Means

09.4.09

My Australian friend Ian is ridiculously charming and polite. Oftentimes after I’ve spoken he’ll say, “Jessica, you’re a breath of fresh air.”

I’m fairly certain that in American English that translates to, “Jessica, do you think you could shut the fuck up?”

I confess every Friday, but you can buy the book.

  • http://anniegirl1138.wordpress.com annie

    Uber frankness is what some of us find refreshing.

  • http://goodgoog.com Zoey

    As an Australian that is definitely not what he means!