In Reply to: and posted by clovis on Thursday, 7. June 2007 at 16:32 Bali Time:
I am fully aware that Balinese are working in an hostile (language) environment - they often have to communicate in various Euro and Asian languages. I admire the competence of the people in this area and in all other areas.
However I believe that sometimes you can be amused by something without feeling that it is in any way demeaning. My post came from a happy remembrance of Bali, not from any malicious thoughts. I find the quote quirky, not in any way putting them down.