I love that even the same English words can have very different meanings! I try not to offend or make people laugh by using the incorrect ones when I see them or travel...I think most people now understand that the world is becoming quite homogenous! I took Latin in school so many of the languages sound the same to me and I can understand a lot when I hear it, mostly Spanish, French and English. I am struggling with the Asian languages because it is not just the words but the sounds as well that can change meaning...yet, my Asian friends tell me English is still the toughest language they had to learn!

ha ha Sandy--I never say "fa--ny pack" anymore! And I started calling sweaters I knit "jerseys" if I post on an English knitting site! I love all the words...

Thanks all for sharing your amusing stories!