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Hello, there. I would be really thankful if any of you could help me figure out what this man is saying. YouTube - Rhyming Slang Translation - Commercial I have tried hard, but I still hardly understand a word. Here's what I've worked out so far:

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Whatcha ye old china plate here am I doin a bit of graft in the states.? but wot a culture shock I ad wif the ole nosebag! ha can ya ‘ave your elevens wifaht a nice cuppa rosy lea? and I was in a wite two-and-eight wif me afters as well. No pudding, no custard, no scones, no clotted cream. …

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Whatcha ye old china plate [mate] here am I doin a bit of graft in the states.? but wot a culture shock I ad wif the ole nosebag! ha can ya ‘ave your elevens wifaht a nice cuppa rosy lea [tea] ? and I was in a wite [right] two-and-eight wif me afters as well. No pudding, no custard, no scones, no clotted cream. …

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This might also help: Cockney Rhyming Slang, London Slang, Rhyming Slang Dictionary
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A wite two-and-eight -- a right state.
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The point is that I actually understand the phrases I wrote, but I can't hear the rest of what he's saying(in the video).
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hehehe, funny ole bloke! i´ve left him messages asking him to say more..hard to get it indeed..lol
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Can anyone help me figure it out, then?
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plz where can i find the tests' answer ???
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Here is a posh translation

Hello my friend [mate], I am currently working in the United States, but goodness, what a surprising culture shock I experienced when I realised that you don't have a nice cup of tea with your eleven o'clock break?!. I was also shocked [was in a right state] when I tried your desserts: no puddings, no custard, no scones, and no clotted cream!.

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