I speak to them in a mix of English and Vietnamese. 8D I understand perfectly, but I forget words when I try to speak it...So it comes out a cluttered mess of both languages. It's kind of difficult, since there's so many guidelines for 'respect' that are different from the American language.

My grandpa was a lawyer? I think... O_-

Yeah, cells and stuff. >D Stuff is the easiest word to use when met with ... stuff.
Just like LOL and emoticons are used to fill in empty silences.