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Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by mrhansduck, Jun 8, 2023.

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  1. Jun 17, 2023 #61
    OklahomaGator

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    When I was in France they looked down on you if you spoke English until they learned you were American, then they spoke English to you.
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2023 #62
    latergatercg

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    How long ago was this?
     
  3. Jun 17, 2023 #63
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    15 years ago
     
  4. Jun 17, 2023 #64
    latergatercg

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    OK. I have been to France 3x in the last 7 years. From what I can tell no one cares. They just want to take your money move you along. Maybe if you need to ask for directions it matters. But I always use google maps.
     
  5. Jun 17, 2023 #65
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    I noticed it primarily when ordering in a restaurant, it happened multiple times, but granted it was a long time ago.
     
  6. Jun 17, 2023 #66
    latergatercg

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    My first trip was 7 years ago. I was at a restaurant in Paris and the Maitre d’ told me "we have to speak English now." So I take it the culture has changed.
     
  7. Jun 17, 2023 #67
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    I’m feeling okay about Paris but Bordeaux may be more challenging. Just need to learn how to say “more wine”
     
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