I Pretend Not to Know English Sometimes

Let’s be honest: Adulting isn’t a cakewalk. Between juggling work, relationships, and existential dread, it’s not exactly a ride at Disneyland, right? But sometimes, you’ve got to bring out your secret weapons. And no, I’m not talking about nunchucks or throwing stars — I’m talking about playing dumb. Yeah, you heard me right: pretending not to know English. If you’re like me, you’ve had those moments where you wish you could just poof vanish. But since we’re not all David Blaine, here’s the next best thing. <h1>The Unseen Perks of “Not Knowing”</h1> We’re always told knowledge is power. But there’s a lesser-known truth: Ignorance can be bliss. And strategic. Say you’re at a store, and the salesperson swoops in with their overly practiced pitch for that $500 blender that can apparently “change your life.” You could nod, entertain their pitch, and slowly edge away. Or you could look puzzled, utter a few words in another language (for me, it’s usually poor Mandarin or k-drama Korean or Duolingo French), and watch their certainty crumble. <h1>Evasion Level: Expert</h1> It’s not that I don’t want to be bothered; it’s more like I’m choosing my battles. Like, do I really want to argue about why I’m not giving money to that super persistent dude at the gas station? Not really. So, I’ll let him think I can’t comprehend him. Sometimes, it’s just easier than trying to explain that I’ve got my own financial woes, like an unhealthy addiction to ordering Uber Eats way more than I should. <a href="https://medium.com/@thenathanchen/i-pretend-not-to-know-english-sometimes-dcddb2295f3b">Visit Now</a>