Nifty Translations To those wondering why I may not be on ITALKI for the next few days is to get over my jet lag as I am now in Asia for a few weeks. However I would be checking my mail here etc. During my flight over the Pacific, I found the inflight magazine very useful because not only was it written in English. It also provided professional translation for Chinese readers. Here are some excellent examples of some titles... as I did not have my scanner to do the entire passage. This is a conscientious on the part of the translators to make all readers feel as if it was written in their native language. By itself, these English titles can be ambiguous. "On Their Tail" - It can be literal (尾巴上面) or a slang meaning "closely". If you read the article, you will understand why the Chinese translation is "鯨踪處處" (Traces of Blue Whales Everywhere). "Give It A Rest" - Again literal or "Stop doing something". In Chinese the title becomes, "悠悠入睡" (Leisurely Into Slumber) "Exquisite Tastes" - (精致的品味) becomes 杯中樂 (Joy In Cups), an article on Wine, "Cozy Situation" - (舒适情况) becomes 舒适空間 (Comfortable Spaces), an article in hotel rooms! "Caffee Society" - 咖啡聖地 (Holy Grounds of Coffee, here I have made grounds into two meanings, the place or the blend), an article on coffee beans. And finally, "Internal Affairs" - (內政) becomes 創意滿室 (Roomful of Creativity), well, interior design ideas! ""