tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post3277371986460166356..comments2024-03-15T14:47:21.170-04:00Comments on Lemon Gloria: Just remember: people speak English!Lemon Gloriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-19286042665190412382007-10-28T21:31:00.000-04:002007-10-28T21:31:00.000-04:00Oh, how I miss France! I think the knock on the Fr...Oh, how I miss France! I think the knock on the French is overplayed somewhat here.<BR/><BR/>I met many French people who were lovely to my American self.<BR/><BR/>There was one tobacconist, though, who would look at me and shake his head "non" if I asked for my ciggies in an American accent.<BR/><BR/>Nope, my Marlboros had to be requested using the proper French accent or I was going to walk away empty handed.<BR/><BR/>Since I was forgetful, I fixed the situation and switched to Galoise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-61421113800940959082007-10-26T17:00:00.000-04:002007-10-26T17:00:00.000-04:00I-66 - This is probably the product of growing up ...I-66 - This is probably the product of growing up with a father who worked in public health. We always used those words.<BR/><BR/>HIN - Oh, wow! How could I have overlooked that as the reason for so long? <BR/><BR/>VVK - I KNOW you! Remember?<BR/><BR/>Jo - Yah, I think you're right about warning her, because it's true, lots of people have bad experiences.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-87702622684022523682007-10-26T16:42:00.000-04:002007-10-26T16:42:00.000-04:00In personal experiences they were always lovely as...In personal experiences they were always lovely as well, but I also speak french. I've just heard so many horror stories and I desperately try to defend the French to no avail.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459642998087958776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-40879090556365481982007-10-26T16:15:00.000-04:002007-10-26T16:15:00.000-04:00Nope... it was during the summer of 1996. No W eff...Nope... it was during the summer of 1996. No <B>W</B> effect in play.<BR/><BR/>And what do you mean "*of course*"! :-Pvvkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734548705832479139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-6277872640972168512007-10-26T15:56:00.000-04:002007-10-26T15:56:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-38138264240792951952007-10-26T15:55:00.000-04:002007-10-26T15:55:00.000-04:00"Honestly, the whole idea of sticking anything in ..."Honestly, the whole idea of sticking anything in my anus really makes me twitchy."<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...I think we've solved the mystery of why you are still single ;)HomeImprovementNinjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134409822023878387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-38211326204047274652007-10-26T15:26:00.000-04:002007-10-26T15:26:00.000-04:00Nope. When referring to the rear end, acceptable s...Nope. <BR/><BR/>When referring to the rear end, acceptable synonyms are "ass", "butt", and sometimes "cornhole." <BR/><BR/>Saying "anus" is like saying "navel" or "vagina." There are plenty of other less scientifically correct words that are either easier or more fun to say.I-66https://www.blogger.com/profile/12929341629393348737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-33436729149908606762007-10-26T15:16:00.000-04:002007-10-26T15:16:00.000-04:00Jo - That's just been so far from my experience, b...Jo - That's just been so far from my experience, but I do speak French. I will suggest she learn some basics, though.<BR/><BR/>VVK - *Of course* you did a social experiment! I love it! And results are interesting (and not terribly surprising), particularly if it was since the 2000 election.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-90665162456155008382007-10-26T14:20:00.000-04:002007-10-26T14:20:00.000-04:00I think arse is the word of choice. :-)I was, at o...I think arse is the word of choice. :-)<BR/><BR/>I was, at one point, in Paris with my sister, and my two cousins (sort-of) from Manchester. We did somewhat of a social experiment. A pair of us would be talking to each other, and then go up to a Parisian and ask them a touristy question. Now there are lots of combinations here:<BR/>-My sister and I speaking English with and American accent.<BR/>-My cousins (both male) speaking with a proper British accent.<BR/>-Two of us speaking to each other in Marathi.<BR/>-etc...<BR/><BR/>In all cases we eventually settled on English as the common language. (even though my cousins both speak French)<BR/><BR/>We basically determined that if we were speaking Marathi when we approached people, we got the most polite and helpful response. Next was the British accent. The American accent got us the worst treatment.<BR/><BR/>Kind of funny.vvkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734548705832479139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-11185691500560975122007-10-26T14:17:00.000-04:002007-10-26T14:17:00.000-04:00Sorry to tell your friend but Parisians especially...Sorry to tell your friend but Parisians especially do NOT like foreigners, especially if they don't speak French. I'd recommend to your friend to try to at least learn basic phrases such as "Parlez-vous anglais?" Otherwise she can expect a LOT of rudenss.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459642998087958776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-20947887954618147052007-10-26T13:44:00.000-04:002007-10-26T13:44:00.000-04:00Huh. It's not a word you use?Huh. It's not a word you use?Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-50506134699855206322007-10-26T13:27:00.000-04:002007-10-26T13:27:00.000-04:00I think he was just surprised to hear the word "an...I think he was just surprised to hear the word "anus" said by anyone.I-66https://www.blogger.com/profile/12929341629393348737noreply@blogger.com