Work-life Interpreters Mugs

"You say priorities, I hear suggestions."

Dialogue

My brilliant career

She - Interpreter - He.

'It's the essence of springtime. You're really enjoying it.'

"I'm learning to live with existence."

Revival Meeting - Simultaneous translation of all talking in tongues.

"My guess it's guacamole."

"My nephew Jack here can say ‘I’m unemployed’ in seven languages."

"No, our company doesn't provide day care or maternity leave."

CEO Escape

'I need a text-mail interpreter.'

"I know you used to be our paperboy. That's why when you leave, you'll find your resume on the roof."

'It says here you can talk trash in five languages.'

Orator translates in many languages.

"Send for a Prftgxrgplwtkn interpreter - case adjourned for a thousand light years."

"I think our daughter should change her major. She can now ask for money in 3 different languages!"

'The salary isn't much, but the expense account to entertain the boss, ohh-la-la!'

"We've been milked all day at the office. Now we girls deserve a little R&R."

Out Box

Interpreter for the hard-to-believe-what-they're-hearing.

Company spokespersons statement being interpreted into plane English by a second spokesman.

Taylor, I've decided to sack you. I hope this doesn't affect our marriage in any way.

'Okay, one more blog about the meaning of 'Alice in Wonderland' and then off to sleep.'

Art Gallery.

"You'll have to phrase it another way. They have no word for 'fetch.' "

Body language interpreters - "He likes you and wishes to dance with you." "That's a get lost."

Simultaneous translation.

"..and you'll also need Percy here, his interpreter"

"A 'take charge' guy would be nice but I'm looking for more of the 'take blame' type."

'I've got a tight schedule.'

The International Date Line

"I can't continue working these hours...I feel as though I'm missing Michael's childhood...." "His name's Mark!"