Discussion Forum—A Way with Words, a fun radio show and podcast about language

Right attitude can break language barrier. None of the young women behind the counter spoke a word of English, and the kanji signs were no help. So in trying to ascertain the pedigrees of the various meats, I pointed to a likely candidate, flapped my wings and let out a heartfelt "cluck cluck!" In unison, the women behind the counter held their hands to their mouths to cover their giggles. They exchanged puzzled looks, and then I saw a light bulb go off in the head of one. "Ku ku ku, ko ko ko!" she said, flapping her arms. That, apparently is what chickens say in Japan. [found at Blogamundo.]