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Go For It!

Words: Rosa Powers

Image: Lex Gjurasic

Go For It!

In a city this small it can be a bit taxing to find someone that all your friends haven’t fucked first. That’s why it’s important to look to the constant stream of imports coming onto our turf—there is a world of untapped booty which can be touched with a simple extension into their native tongue. Many of us know hard it can be making that first move when you don’t know the language. Constantly translating in your head prior, to sound cool, then having it come out like a bad joke at your expense. So why not reach past the same five social scenes and go for it. Use the guide below to welcome visitors who are waiting for an open invitation into our hearts or beds. I promise if you memorize some of these clever wooing phases you will never have to hit those sloppy Seattle seconds again. (Phrases written phonetically.)

FRENCH

= Are you alone?
= Are you expecting someone?
= Are you free tonight?
= Wanna get a drink?
= Do you live with your folks?
= I have something to tell you.
I like you, a lot.
I feel good with you.
Where can we go to finish the evening?

ITALIAN

Am I disturbing you?
I’d like to talk with you.
Can I offer you a coffee?
Wanna go dancing?
You have beautiful eyes.
I want to kiss you!
How old are you?

ARABIC

I am learning Arabic.
I love Palestine!
I am very cute.
To love a cute person is hard.
I am the most beautiful girl in the world.
Take my shirt off!

SPANISH

I like your tits.
You have a heavenly ass.
Your boyfriend is a lucky man.
Oh, you don’t have a boyfriend?
Can you help me with this bottle of peach schnapps?
Where is the closest nude beach?
Want to come with me?
Take off your shirt!
Marry me, I love you!





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