Hi, welcome once again, and welcome to the month of June. We have crossed the first half of the year, and it's pretty exciting. And it's my birthday month as well, yay !!! I am looking forward to making the most of the second half of 2017. Today's lesson is pretty straight forward, as inspired by the ever sweet Holy Spirit. Enjoy your read.
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As I walked to my office this morning, I made a quick stop at a cake shop. My intention was to make an inquiry. As I stepped into the store, I looked around and found a lady/shop attendant arranging items. The following conversation occurred:Me: Good morning, please I will like to make an inquiry?
Woman: No, we don't have.
Me: (deducing she didn't know what inquiry meant) I mean I will like to ask a question
Woman: ok
Me: What types of cakes do you have?
Woman: blank look
Me: I mean, what flavors of cake do you have?
woman: Like birthday cake?....
Me: (sighs in disbelief)
Woman:(deducing her answer was not right) My sister will come in afternoon, come at 2
As I walked away, I simply shook my head in wonder. The conversation I intended to have was one which was seemingly simple, however, the lady in question had no understanding of the basic English required. The conversation kept me thinking as I walked away. I attempted to shrug off the conversation, as a scene like this is no different from that which occurs in many shops across Accra. However, the Holy Spirit made me linger just a little more.
He asked: