posted on October 27, 2006 02:27:02 PM new
Hi, can someone translate this for me, please?
I tried a couple of on-line translation sites, but the message didn't quite make sense. I get that their package hasn't arrived, but I don't know what the question is.
Here's the message:
Bonsoir, je suis très inquiet , je n'ai toujours pas reçu votre colis . Il a dût ce perdre ? Cordialement.
posted on October 27, 2006 03:52:33 PM new
Good evening, I am very anxious, I still did not receive your parcel. It A had this to lose? (I think this says "I think it is maybe lost)Cordially.
posted on October 27, 2006 03:56:26 PM new
Not quite.
"Good evening, you revolting American worm. I spit on your language and your so-called culture! I believe you have deliberately lost my package. I proceed now to leave you negative feedback, then I will hasten to find someone to surrender to."
You're welcome.
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[ edited by fluffythewondercat on Oct 28, 2006 07:39 AM ]
posted on October 27, 2006 04:29:09 PM new
cherished
If they are waiting for a package from you, tell them to give it more time (lots more time). The last package I shipped to France took 54 days to get there (airmail parcel post)!!
posted on October 28, 2006 01:26:42 PM new
Been there done that. last package I sent Aug 31, 06 finally arrived in UK last Friday, hum let me see air letter post taking 56 plus days = slow boat to china then air mail to UK.
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posted on October 28, 2006 07:32:08 PM new
Thanks,
She actually has been pretty patient so far - it's already been more than a month. I told her that it's been taking about two months for packages shipped from the U.S. to arrive in Western Europe and asked her to please wait.
In Fluffyspeak - I believe that translates to How the heck should I know if your stupid package is lost? Now leave me alone, Frenchie.
posted on October 28, 2006 08:43:06 PM new
Do you guys ship via the "Slow Boat" way? Knock wood, but shipping to the civilized world (should include France, I guess (smile)) - has normally taken less than a week or so for things we've shipped to UK, Germany, France...
Anything fragile should be shipped using a method that allows it to remain in transit for the least amount of time as reasonable. More than a week or so and it has a better chance of getting kicked around.
Just my 2 cents.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
posted on October 29, 2006 06:40:35 AM new
Seems all international airmail packages these days (especially to Canada) have been MUCH slower to arrive than usual. We are averaging 20 days on airmail to Canada, when just a month ago it was 8 to 10 days. UK was averaging 10 to 12 days, now it's more like 3 weeks! Same for other European locations.
I guess we'll have to increase the number of cookies this holiday season to thank our postal employees for getting our items all over the world in a pretty expeditious manner.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
