As soon as I saw him I knew I was gonna have some fun. I’ve been down this route before , but ole mate was begging for it . He looks at me , ” You need service ? “. ” Yeah mate , I’m lookn at the chicken .” Had to spell it out to him , cause there’s only cooked chicken where I’m standing . He actually looks like an old fashion Collingwood supporter , that’s what I like about him . Reminds me a bit of Strachany . I wait , and wait and …. “Oh you do want service sir ” . I’m thinking mate , I can see why you’ve got two black eyes , ya dill . ” Yeah mate ! That’s what the deli ‘s for , isn’t it ? “. ” Oh , ok sir ” He looks at me , but only for an instant . He then pretends to look every where else in the deli . Fuck , I wanna burst out laughing . Here’s this bit of a lad working in the deli , with two black eyes . ” What happnd mate , get kicked outta the bar with a left hook ” Sorry sir what was that that you wanted ” “I reckon I ‘l have the 8 pieces of chicken ” ….. He can’t understand a thing I’m saying , I love it . He’s frozen up a bit , the poor fucker is a bit confused . I point it out slowly . He nods and picks the chicken out for me . … ” What actually happened buddy ? ” , I ask “Oh that , that’s just where some fingers got jammed sir . I burst out laughing ” You serious ? “….. “Looks liked you got the eye rake from the Iron Sheak ” The poor fucker can’t understand a word I’m saying or even consider what I’m talking about . This isn’t an isolated incident . After nearly 12 months a lot of people still don’t understand me for my accent . I’m constantly badgered from Emma and Tex to slow down an keep statements simple . Nup , I say , this is a vehicle I’m gonna keep driving . I enjoy it too much to give up . And for the deli dude ? I really like him . If he’s there , I’m gonna buy stuff . He’s the type of salesman I like .