Depending on which foreign country “James” with the thick accent is in, learning a choice profanity or two helps. The little foul Hindi I know comes in handy and an “Allah is Satan” might make their head explode. Then again, nothing tops a high pitched siren or whistle to explode eardrums. If your job is annoying people you deserve whatever you hear.
Years ago, when I lived in an Arab country, a friend who was learning Arabic taught me the phrase "Muhammed il-Nibbee ya hoon Himar." I'm not too sure how exactly accurate this phrase is, but it supposedly translates to "Muhammed the Prophet is a jackass."
Air horn air horn!!!
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