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Post by artyfowljr on Oct 9, 2009 11:52:45 GMT -5
I was thinking...if I ever got the possibility to partecipate (read as: money to pay the travel), how do they manage it with foreign competitors that are not American Ninjas? Do they assign you an interpreter or you have to find one by yourself?
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Post by arsenette on Oct 9, 2009 13:51:04 GMT -5
On your own  Unless there is already someone from your country there you are basically screwed. Speaking English will help though.. not sure about Italian though. |
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Post by yamfriend on Oct 9, 2009 14:57:15 GMT -5
Boy, Jordan Jovtchev must have a hassle with translating from Japanese to...Bulgarian, I guess. Speaking of which, is this what language he speaks?
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Post by Oti on Oct 9, 2009 15:01:45 GMT -5
Yeah, you're not so bad off if you know English and some basic Japanese. Ultimask8er got around fine and, as far as I know, he's not great with Japanese (could be wrong, though). I recommend learning at least basic Japanese, though. I is.  |
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Post by arsenette on Oct 9, 2009 15:11:22 GMT -5
Ulti was around G4 with their own people speaking English I'm sure he was fine.
As for Jordan.. he speaks English just fine and that's what he did.
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Post by scopedknife on Oct 9, 2009 15:14:31 GMT -5
I have a couple of friends who speak Japanese (one near-fluently), so I guess I could bring one along with me ^_^ Although... expensive much  |
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Post by yamfriend on Oct 9, 2009 15:16:02 GMT -5
Hm...not what I expected an Eastern European athlete to speak...anyway, thanks for the insight!
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Post by artyfowljr on Oct 9, 2009 15:16:25 GMT -5
yeah, I'm fine with english so it wouldn't be a problem if can't...couldn't find an italian&japanese interpreter. Now all I have to do is to send my application...DOH! I forgot to win the lottery again!  Joking on it is kinda my way to avoid crying when I think about it...but I'm sure I'll finally make it someday  |
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Post by arsenette on Oct 9, 2009 15:26:02 GMT -5
Hm...not what I expected an Eastern European athlete to speak...anyway, thanks for the insight! LOL he lives in Florida now from what I understand But yeah that was surprising for me to hear too. |
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Post by Oti on Oct 9, 2009 21:07:25 GMT -5
He went there on his own, without G4. He bummed around relying only on his Japanese and others' English skills. The only interaction he had with G4 was when they interviewed him during Sasuke 22. /corrected Arty, when I get on, I'll recommend you. When I have the money, I'll pay your way because I'm cool like that. And I'm not joking. |
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Post by Badalight on Oct 9, 2009 22:58:32 GMT -5
But not your best friend Badalight? So cruel |
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Post by Oti on Oct 10, 2009 6:33:40 GMT -5
I'm sorry. I get a stronger vibe of heart from arty than from you. We're still BFFs!  |
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Post by artyfowljr on Oct 10, 2009 15:15:48 GMT -5
xD well, how unexpected... thanks Oti!  and bada...don't worry...we'll send you a postcard...and an autograph from Olivia Munn if she's there |
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Unless there is already someone from your country there you are basically screwed. Speaking English will help though.. not sure about Italian though.
