Horst: Homer, could ve have a word with you?
Homer: No.
Horst: I must have phrased that badly.
My English is, how you say, inelegant.
I meant to say, may we have a brief friendly chat.
Homer: No.
Horst: Once again, I have failed. [consults phrasebook]
We request the pleasure of your company for a free exchange
of ideas.
Homer: [runs away in panic]
-- Homer fears for his job,
"Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk"