Wicked Irish (Wicked Travel Book Series)

About this book

Master the gift of gab with the phrase book that makes Erin go ha! From Dublin on Five Pints an Hour to Genuflection for Beginners Wicked Irish helps visitors negotiate the nuances of a country where even trees are considered Protestant or Catholic. Learn to flatter customs agents: "Tis a grand machine you have there officer!" Politely decline the heavy Irish breakfast: "Ive given up pig entrails/congealed blood for Lent." Show appreciation for fine whiskey: "ACK ACK! Mother Mary! That goes down the nuns knickers!" Theres even a special section just for golfers: "Should I replace divots in consecrated ground? Am I entitled to relief from this dolmen/ewe/leprechaun? Shite! I dont usually lose a putt in the wind." Wicked Irish is instant gift of gab and soon youll be toasting newfound friends strangers barmaids and even stray dogs with confidence.