[all in Taiwanese, unless otherwise noted.]
Grandmother
What's wrong with you? Why aren't you eating?
Me
Because I feel nauseous. I think I have the flu.
Daddy
No I'm sure it's just a cold.
Me
No dude, I think it's the flu. I have fevers and chills and my body aches all over.
Grandmother
Then you should take some [random Taiwanese drug].
Me
[in English]
What's that?
Daddy
It's a really good antibiotic. It just came out.
Me
[in English]
If it's the flu, antibiotics won't help. I need an antiviral.
Daddy
Stop being so stubborn. Just take the medicine. I'm sure it'll help.
Me
[frustrated, in English]
Dad, it actually won't help. I have a virus, not a bacterial thing.
Grandmother
Well, then - what DO you want?
Me
I dunno. Tamiflu?
Grandmother
Oh my goodness. Who cares about Tammy when you're sick like this?!
Grandmother
What's wrong with you? Why aren't you eating?
Me
Because I feel nauseous. I think I have the flu.
Daddy
No I'm sure it's just a cold.
Me
No dude, I think it's the flu. I have fevers and chills and my body aches all over.
Grandmother
Then you should take some [random Taiwanese drug].
Me
[in English]
What's that?
Daddy
It's a really good antibiotic. It just came out.
Me
[in English]
If it's the flu, antibiotics won't help. I need an antiviral.
Daddy
Stop being so stubborn. Just take the medicine. I'm sure it'll help.
Me
[frustrated, in English]
Dad, it actually won't help. I have a virus, not a bacterial thing.
Grandmother
Well, then - what DO you want?
Me
I dunno. Tamiflu?
Grandmother
Oh my goodness. Who cares about Tammy when you're sick like this?!
