Made In China

If something’s made in China,
The quality might be
Below what we would once expect,
I think we’d all agree.

What really drives me crazy is
When they include instructions,
The grammar and the spelling sometimes
Need some introductions.

It shouldn’t be that hard to find
Transcribers to dispense
The how-to-guide translations
That, in English, make some sense.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Callus Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 3:34 PM
I totally agree with you, Ilene! Even google translate makes more sense! The Chinese English version is all Chinese to me. Maybe they want to save on extra expenses! Regards // paul
Krutsinger Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 5:55 PM
The people who write the instructions should have to actually put the lawnmower or whatever together first. Well said my friend!
Gorelick Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 5:44 PM
You got it ! Enjoyed the read...clever. BG
Leffanta Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 5:43 PM
Translations are too risky for me to attempt, but fortunately, I can rely upon granddaughter to provide instructions I can understand! Well caught, Ilene! Aloha! Rico
Allison Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 3:57 PM
Oh so true Ilene what a wonderful observation:-) Hubby gets things off the internet and some of the instructions are hilarious!hugs jan xx
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