Sound alike but different meaning. A non English speaking waiter in a Chinese restaurant was about to pour another cup of tea for an English diner when he turned around to say ""No thanks."". The waiter replied, ""Shenme? (""What?"" in Chinese) which sounded like ""Some more"" to the Englishman. Englishman: Sorry, I didn't make it clear to you. I don't need any more tea Waiter: Shenme? Englishman: I said I did want any more tea. Why are you asking me whether I want some more?"". Waiter: Shenme? Englishman: I SAY I DON'T WANT ANY MORE. ARE YOU DEAF? Waiter: Shenme? Englishman: I am going to report you to your manager. Waiter: Shenme? Englishman: I told you I am reporting you to your manager and you still have the nerves to ask me if I want some more of your stupid tea. Waiter: Shenme?