Number6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:37 pm
The German people are reserved with foreigners but amongst other Germans they're as friendly as anyone else. The key for an American visiting Germany is to try to learn some of the German language and customs before going there. If the Germans you encounter see that you're making an effort to communicate with them in their own language they'll open up to you and you'll be amazed how well the speak English. The same goes for most of Europe. In some cases, the Europeans would rather speak to you in English than in their language regardless of how proficient you are in their language. They do this because it gives them a chance to practice their English.
As for German not making eye contact on a train reminds me of something a college professor told out class about his trip to Europe in the early 70s. He said he took a train from France to Germany and the Germans of the train were like a lot of people in that they would get comfortable and slump/slouch in their seats. Once they crossed the border into Germany, they would immediately sit up. Then again, it depends upon the setting you're in. I took a Rhine-A-Flame tour which is a party boat holding about 100 people going down the Rhine River. The bottom deck was enclosed and that's where the Germans were drinking beer and signing. It didn't matter that about half the boat was made up of Americans, they were having a good time.
The only problem I had in Germany was the food. It is sooooo good it's almost sinful. I loved the Sweet Bread and pastries. In fact, I think France is overrated on their pastries because, IMO, the Germans easily outdo them.
Back in the CB radio days you would run up I-91 talking to a driver from Quebec. As soon as you crossed into Canada they forgot how to speak English.
I had a student once from Haiti he had grown up in NY City and was former military. He spoke French with a French accent and was as dark as Wesley Shipes.
We went to Montreal the dock workers were jabbering in French. When we left he looked at them and said something. They looked like they crapped their pants.
I asked him what he said. His response, you don't need to know.
Glennfs wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:27 pm
Back in the CB radio days you would run up I-91 talking to a driver from Quebec. As soon as you crossed into Canada they forgot how to speak English.
I had a student once from Haiti he had grown up in NY City and was former military. He spoke French with a French accent and was as dark as Wesley Shipes.
We went to Montreal the dock workers were jabbering in French. When we left he looked at them and said something. They looked like they crapped their pants.
I asked him what he said. His response, you don't need to know.
Trying to figure out what the fuck you are saying and what anyone's skin color has to do with it. Do you think black people can't speak other languages? C'mon, Glenn. You should just keep some of your opinions off the board, y'know?
gounion wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:03 pm
Trying to figure out what the fuck you are saying and what anyone's skin color has to do with it. Do you think black people can't speak other languages? C'mon, Glenn. You should just keep some of your opinions off the board, y'know?
Because his skin color is Germain to the story. The French Canadians were obviously making references to his race and probably his dark skin.
Glennfs wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:12 pm
Because his skin color is Germain to the story. The French Canadians were obviously making references to his race and probably his dark skin.
Maybe you should climb down off the cross.
I thought you didn’t see skin color. What gets me is you seem to be surprised a black person can speak French.
gounion wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:40 pm
I thought you didn’t see skin color. What gets me is you seem to be surprised a black person can speak French.
Why don't you quit playing gotcha on every thread. The man was a black man from Haiti where French is spoken. He told me that on the phone people people would think he was a Frenchman.
Now why do you suppose those two dock workers were talking about?
You don't suppose it could have been the black man with the extremely dark skin do you.
Glennfs wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:20 pm
Why don't you quit playing gotcha on every thread. The man was a black man from Haiti where French is spoken. He told me that on the phone people people would think he was a Frenchman.
Now why do you suppose those two dock workers were talking about?
You don't suppose it could have been the black man with the extremely dark skin do you.
Again, if you don’t see color, you wouldn’t be saying this shit. It’s just fucking stupid, Glenn.
A person raised speaking French wouldn’t sound French? Really? That’s you comment on his skin color, Glenn. Think before you post.
gounion wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:44 pm
Again, if you don’t see color, you wouldn’t be saying this shit. It’s just fucking stupid, Glenn.
A person raised speaking French wouldn’t sound French? Really? That’s you comment on his skin color, Glenn. Think before you post.
Because people on France evidently have a distinct accent and a French speaker can tell the difference.
Also in regards to his race and skintone you are just being an asshole and everyone knows it.
Glennfs wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:37 pm
Because people on France evidently have a distinct accent and a French speaker can tell the difference.
Also in regards to his race and skintone you are just being an asshole and everyone knows it.
Aren't YOU the one that mentioned his race and how DARK his skintone was? Somehow you thought how dark he was, was important to the story.
And I doubt that you have any REAL idea of what is or isn't a REAL french accent.
gounion wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:02 am
Aren't YOU the one that mentioned his race and how DARK his skintone was? Somehow you thought how dark he was, was important to the story.
And I doubt that you have any REAL idea of what is or isn't a REAL french accent.
Yes dumb ass that is why they were obviously making racist comments about him. Are you so fucking dense you don't realize that. Or is your comprehension that bad.
As for the accent he was the one who told me about it and how on the phone people would think him to be a Frenchman.
But of course you are the great and magnificent one who
Knows all
Sees all
Tells all
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Glennfs wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:08 am
Yes dumb ass that is why they were obviously making racist comments about him. Are you so fucking dense you don't realize that. Or is your comprehension that bad.
Glennfs wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:11 am
You are a pompous ass and truly have a personality no different than Trump
I'm not the one telling these stories, Glenn. YOU are the one that swears you don't see skin color, then you talk about how dark the guy is. I don't get it.
I'm not the one telling these stories, Glenn. YOU are the one that swears you don't see skin color, then you talk about how dark the guy is. I don't get it.
You really don't have any comprehension. You truly don't realize that it was his race and dark skin tone which is why it happened.
Because you think you just scored in your favorite pastime the game of gotcha.
Glennfs wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:14 am
You really don't have any comprehension. You truly don't realize that it was his race and dark skin tone which is why it happened.
Because you think you just scored in your favorite pastime the game of gotcha.
gounion wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:16 am
Bullshit, that's YOUR trolling game.
If you believe I have the creative ability to come up with that story I want to thank you. But, unfortunately I don't. No it is simply you playing gotcha.
Of course you know you are which is why you threw trolling against the wall. Sort of one of your versions of a Hail Mary.
Let's see
Trump won't work
Racist failed
Fascist nope that won't apply
Oh I know trolling trolling you are trolling
Glennfs wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:27 am
If you believe I have the creative ability to come up with that story I want to thank you. But, unfortunately I don't. No it is simply you playing gotcha.
Of course you know you are which is why you threw trolling against the wall. Sort of one of your versions of a Hail Mary.
Let's see
Trump won't work
Racist failed
Fascist nope that won't apply
Oh I know trolling trolling you are trolling
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