Tranquille quoi and Volunteer
November 12th 2010 Dear Family and Friends
I believe I had an idyllic experience last weekend. It was much needed to get me reoriented readjusted to Senegal. Now, the locals have an oft repeated phrase. When asked how their day has been etc, often the response is “tranquille quoi.” Meaning very relaxed. Adding quoi on at the ends of sentences is a popular indicator of the French-Wolof Senegalese accent. The
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