Misleading things people say. With translations.

[Swedes]

(Of 2.6 year old girl): She is ready for more.
Translation: I'd like to get rid of her for a few mornings each week.

'Ooh, you're looking really well'

'Fucking hell, you've piled on the weight'

To old school mate at reunion: You have kept all your hair.

Translation: God, you're grey!

"I don't want to hurt your feelings, but..."

"I am going to say something that will make you cry..."

"you look well"
Translation: "god, you've put on weight"

ooh wezzle, yours wasn't there when I posted, spooky x post!

"You've lost weight"

Translation: "You look ill"

"Sorry if you're upset"

Translation: "You are upset aren't you? Please tell me you are, that was what I was hoping for after all"

DH "I am going to bed"

Translation "I am going to bed and I will go in the huff if you sit there and MN for another 2 hours instead of going to bed with me"

hanaflower that made me giggle that is s DH.

DD's nursery: She is very theatrical
Translation : What a drama queen

DD's nursery: She gets very excited at circle games
Translation: We have to ask the janitor to peel her off the ceiling when she gets picked.