10 Mistakes That Make You Look Stupid

Many of the following errors occur when trying to translate into English certain phrases word-by-word. This kind of mistakes can really make you look dumb in front of a native English speaker. So pay attention while having fun with the following mistakes:

1.
Chinese Style: Don't be noisy.
American Style: Be quiet.

2.
Chinese Style: Would you mind mailing this letter for me?  Yes, certainly.
American Style: Would you mind mailing this letter for me? Of course not. (or Not at all.)

3.
Chinese Style: Who cooked this salad?
American Style: Who made this salad?

4.
Chinese Style: I have a free time.
American Style: I am free.

5.
Chinese Style: Where is here?
American Style: Where are we?

6.
Chinese Style: I like green color.
American Style: I like green.

7.
Chinese Style: Is this seat empty?
American Style: Is this seat taken?

8.
Chinese Style: Come to here.
American Style: Come here.

9.
Chinese Style: Your coat is broken.
American Style: Your coat is torn.

10.
Chinese Style: I'm having a headache.
American Style: I have a headache. (or I've got a headache.)