I see the ads on transit. “I speak 3 languages and defended my doctorate. I can get you front Yonge to Ossington in 5 mins”
MPs open up a bit more if you can speak their language. Some are uncomfortable using English and some just don’t want to reveal anything. Certainly wouldn’t mind learning a bit more about them though.
When the MPs speak Cantonese - I try to practice mine even if neither of us speak it 100% fluently. They’re typically a bit more relieved they can communicate in something besides English (not sure if it’s cause they can communicate better or think there’s a higher chance I’m not a cop). I do feel there’s a bit better connection and does make the session a bit better. I did chuckle a bit when the girl I saw yesterday asked me if there was anything else I wanted that day in Cantonese - it’s usually decided in English before anything starts at the other places I’ve been at (also odd we didn’t discuss price at all but whatever). They way she said it is a bit hard to describe - measured, lighter, softer, more feminine and flirty tone? Regardless, mission accomplished.
I will say - even with the baby voice - hearing Jennifer at Sunrise speak Mandarin was much better