On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:27:10 -0400, Dave Smith wrote:
>Martin wrote:
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>>
>> >I don't consider them rude until they are. Why then are they rude to me?
>>
>> Maybe it was something you said?
>>
>> AFAIR you had an unfortunate experience at CDG.
>> Note: That there at least 60 million French people, who haven't been rude to you
>> ---- YET! :-)
>>
>> >This doesn't happen to me in other countries.
>>
>> Try visiting the UK or the Netherlands.
>
>
>Or parts of the US and Canada.
I never encountered rudeness in the USA
> I have always had hospitable treatment in
>my European visits, with the exception of one 40 something waiter, who I
>guess never worked his way up from his entry level employment. I have
>never been to the UK myself, but have heard a number of friends and
>relatives complain about rudeness there. I was only in Netherlands once,
>for three days, and I found the people to be extremely friendly.
Friendly yes, but lacking in manners. Try holding a door open and watch the
whole world walk past. The last person without fail will let the door slam in
your face.
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Martin
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