So, Where have you been on vacation?

[V6Bob]

Re: So, Where have you been on vacation?

the language thing is different though. its one thing if youre living in a country... then you have to learn the language. if youre just visiting, people should be understanding. no, they shouldnt be expected to learn english just for american tourists, but they shouldnt look down on people for not speaking it fluently.

I don't know why, but we didn't have that problem. We'd start out with greeting them in French. If we had a question we'd ask it in French if we could. Otherwise we'd ask them in French if they spoke English. Mostly they'd switch immediately to English, even if we started in French. It was obvious we were American tourists struggling with French. Not once did anyone do anything that was rude or hostile. They were unfailingly polite, and helpful if they could be. Maybe they didn't smile much, but that didn't change what they did.

As I said, different experience. Maybe because we're old.

[stevethepirate]

Re: So, Where have you been on vacation?

yeah, its not like im saying that couldnt happen. i have definitely had one or two good encounters with french people. all that i'm saying is that from what i have seen, along with what most other people have seen, french people tend to be quite conceited and self centered.

and cyborg, "dam" (amsterdam) is one of the most amazing cities ever. its so funny how you can go there for the first 17 years of your life, and everything is completely innocent. the second you turn 18, it changes completely.

[SpeedingFirebird]

Re: So, Where have you been on vacation?

I don't know why, but we didn't have that problem. We'd start out with greeting them in French.

My French colleagues say that as long as an attempt is made in French, it's cool. If you start in English, they get offended. Makes sense to me.

[Fbody3400]

Re: So, Where have you been on vacation?

Most Europeans dislike Americans, and like Canadians :banana: :tup:

Too bad everybody else hates you damn canucks.... ;)

[Cyborg]

Re: So, Where have you been on vacation?

Too bad everybody else hates you damn canucks.... ;)

Screw everyone else... Ahaha
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