I plan to print these on a pack of small index cards.
Explaining my odd behaviors: (I'm have Aspergers' Syndrome, mild autism, but that's not usually something you lead with...)
- "Well, they think I'm crazy in America, too."
 - "I'm just born a little nerdy."
 - "It's not just the language barrier. I have trouble understanding body language. It's a nerd thing."
 - "It's okay. People tell me I don't make a whole lot of sense in English, either."
 
The Language Barrier:
- "I can't understand a word you're saying, but it sounds lovely."
 - "I took German (language) as a student for two years. Failed both times."
 - "I speak German better than I do French, and I failed German class. Twice."
 - "I speak German better than I do Swedish and I failed German class. Twice."
 
Needs:
- "Do you know where I can find a place to use a computer?"
 - "Where can I charge my phone/tablet?"
 - "Where can I find WiFi?
 - "I need to skype my Mom. She worries too much."
 
Explaining what I do for a living:
- "I'm an activist. I write, make videos, and do some web design. We fight corruption in American politics. We have a problem with a type of bribery that's completely legal, but still destructive. I help fight it."
 - "The job is high stress, and my boss told me to take a vacation before election season."
 - "It's good to be taking a break from my job."
 - "I am a secret agent. No, wait! Forget I said that!"
 
Smalltalk:
- "I don't know what you guys are doing, but it looks fun. Mind if I join you for a while?"
 - "I can give you my e-mail if you want to stay in touch, and we can use Google Translate"
 - "What is your dog's name?"
 - "I'm looking for just enough adventure to worry Mom, but not so much as to worry Dad."
 
Photography:
- "Would you mind if I took your photograph?"
 - "My mother is a worrier. Would you take a picture with me to make fun of her?"
 - "Is it permitted to climb that [noun] to take a picture?"
 - "May I lie down on the floor/the ground to take a picture?"
 - "When the tourists take pictures, where do they never think to stand?"
 - "Do you know where I can buy an SD card?"
 - "Would you take a selfie with me?"
 
Flirting:
- "You are very cute, and if I was younger, spoke the language better, and much, much braver, I would ask you for a kiss."
 - "I'm here for wine, women, and song. So far, I have found the wine and the song, and I am optimistic."
 - "Teach me how to dance?"
 - "Would you take a selfie with me?"
 
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