Funny Things

there are a number of funny things that kenyans say that i would like to share.

• they like to make singular things plural, maths and popcorns (my spell check especially doesn't like popcorns)
• when someone is announcing a marriage, the church makes an announcement a few months before, saying, "if someone knows of a reason that these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace." it is to prevent people who are already married, from marrying again, but still i never thought i would hear that outside a movie. 
•  married, and or dating couples rarely sit together or show any kind of public affection, this has led to many awkward questions of, "are they a single mother?" 
• they call napkins serviettes, and diapers nappies. 
• they always take tea at 10 am. 
• they say, "take" instead of, "have."
• they put so much sugar in drinks, especially tea, that you almost go into diabetic coma on the first sip, but yet when i make banana bread with sugar, they always say, "yuk, way to sweet!"
• they say, "alight" when they want to get off. example, "i wish to alight at the supermarket."
• when people date it is rare to meet the parents of the boyfriend/girlfriend, until you are about to get married. 
• They always say, "let me come" when they mean, "i will be right back." so confusing at first. 

just a few things i have been collecting to laugh at. hope everyone is well! 

love to all

suzanne