Thursday, December 20, 2007

Party Icelandic in 2 minutes

As a foreigner, you can get by in Icelandic nightlife with only a couple of phrases.

Yes, yes, is pronounced iau, iau.

This answer will keep the conversation going for a long time, as a bit tipsy Icelandic people will keep talking, and do not really need anything but wind blowing the same way.

If unsure about what to reply, just try:

Ha, pronounced like the start of the word "Harlequin".

Combine the two in a row:

Ha, (pause), iau, iau.

Try it!

Before you know it, you are just blending in, like peanutbutter between two pieces of toast.
Or rather, like a piece of smoked lamb between two pieces of flatbread.

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