My language ability in Urdu is slowly improving. I can now: count to 10; say hello; ask how some one is, reply that I am wel; ask for a cup of tea or glass of water; say yes/no/ok/I understand/stop/go, and you idiot. So that covers most linguistic situations!
What is touching is thatsuch a small effort garners a lot of gratitude from the locals, it is almost embarassing how a simple phrase is welcomed with surprise and joy.
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