> You could hear a pin drop and everyone was mortified because it roughly translated as "I'm knocked up!" Then they realized it was some weird Americanism and g

> You could hear a pin drop and everyone was mortified because it roughly translated as "I'm knocked up!" Then they realized it was some weird Americanism and got on with dinner conversation. Funny it does translate (hey with translate.google.com) to 'I am full'. Here is the thing though. If you have someone that you know isn't a native don't you cut some slack in terms of what comes out of their mouth? Not if you want it to be a big put down to elevate yourself you don't. Plus I read somewhere that the French in particular are big snobs with respect to people who are not 'native' born and in on the way things are. It's like that in many areas both geographic and cultural even computers. You hear something and want to perhaps think you are superior because what someone says is the mark of a newbie (and hence the reaction is over exagerated on purpose). Think of it this way. If you were at a table with friends and it was obvious someone had just finished and they said 'I am knocked up' you would think that is funny. You wouldn't think they meant (in context) something sexual or related to pregnancy. Right?