On 8/1/2011 9:13 PM, Kevin wrote:
At least it's good to see that my posts are making it out!

The French, in the cities tend to be rude and arrogant -- kind of like New
York City but worse. In the smaller towns they are quite pleasant and
welcome tourists as long as they don't act like "rude Americans" and expect
"special treatment."

I've found that when I attempt to speak the language, I'm pretty well
treated.

Now there is the possibility that they just find it amusing and
charming, because I took both French and Spanish, and in conversation I
can slip between both languages inadvertently.

Usually when I note that I "Parlez poco Francaise" they start smiling....

As for New York, I haven't had much trouble there, but then I give back
what I get. Most seem to actually like some attitude. Go figure!

Like the old joke "Can you tell me the directions to Soho, or should I
just go @*^! myself?

Whaddevuh! 8^)

- 73 de Mike N3LI -