There are certain things that tend to tie us together. We all live on the same planet, we have families, and we love animals. It doesn’t matter where we live or who we are, we all tend to have these things in common. The problem is, there is something that also tends to tear us apart and keeps us from being a united family around the world. That one thing is language, and it can really cause problems if you happen to find yourself in the wrong part of the world.
I’m sure you have heard about the generation gap, which really separates older people from younger people because of the way they tend to approach life. There is also a language gap and, as you are about to discover, it can be quite interesting to view from the outside. Of course, if you have ever found yourself in a situation where you are not able to understand those who are around you, then you already realize it can be very frustrating. That is especially true if you are in a situation that could be a matter of life or death.
When an international student found himself in China and under the care of a Chinese nurse at a hospital, they weren’t sure what to expect. They didn’t speak Chinese and the nurse didn’t speak English so getting even the most basic information across presented a problem. That is when she decided to do it in a picture.
This was uploaded to Reddit by user, WaspDog. Once it hit the internet, it went viral with many people trying to unlock the key as to what the note actually said. Look down through the comments below and have a good laugh.
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