So Good, So Far

On any given day, a typical Cantonese conversation between myself and a taxi driver goes something like this:

Me: [gives destination in Cantonese]

Him: Wow, your Cantonese is so good!

Me: I know how to speak a little.

Him: Where are you from? Are you British [or American]?

Me: I'm Canadian.

Him: Wow, your Cantonese is so good!

Me: I need to learn more. I like Cantonese.

Him: How long have you been in Hong Kong?

Me: Almost eight years.

Him: Do you speak Mandarin?

Me: No, I'm learning Cantonese first.

Him: Wow, your Cantonese is so good!

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