Embarrassing Moments

One of the things I'll probably never get used to is how many times I embarrass myself through language misunderstandings. Today was a prime example.

The other day I was talking with a girl in my language class and she asked where I lived. So I told her the names of the cross streets and she didn't seem familiar with them. So I then told her that I live near Peter's Bridge (Petőfi Hid). Then she named a common store and said near the church? Well I live close to one of those stores and a large Catholic Church, so the answer was yes.

Well today as we were leaving school it was raining and she told me her husband had come to pick her up and that they would like to give me a ride home. She confirmed, you live near Petőfi and I said yes, near Petőfi Hid. Well all was fine until he started driving another direction into Buda. I was so embarrassed to tell them that obviously I hadn't understood her (and she hadn't understood me). Petőfi is a common name and there is a street near her house by that name. So after making them understand that I was sorry and had misunderstood I asked if they would drop me at the bus stop, but they were very kind and brought me all the way home instead.

It's hard not to get really frustrated with my limitations and mistakes. As we left she was also apologizing and I hope she doesn't end up frustrated with herself as well. It is nice when people are so understanding, but at the same time it is so hard to realize that this won't be the last time that a misunderstanding happens and that I need to just roll with the punches, get up and try, try again.