Comments on Welcome to France!TypePad2013-02-19T15:57:02ZSeduliahttps://www.ruerude.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.ruerude.com/2013/02/welcome-to-france/comments/atom.xml/Dovid commented on 'Welcome to France!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef01a3fd3a88c9970b2014-07-28T01:51:27Z2014-07-28T18:38:14ZDovidI thought the French respected queues, and are not afraid to correct someone who ignores the queue? In Spain, the...<p>I thought the French respected queues, and are not afraid to correct someone who ignores the queue?</p>
<p>In Spain, the foreigner who approaches a service desk in a polite and reasonable manner to lodge a complaint will receive nods from the service desk but no action. This is because Spaniards think that if you wanted the error corrected or your money refunded, you would assert yourself, and dig in your heels until they gave you what you asked for. </p>chrissoup commented on 'Welcome to France!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef017d416ec35a970c2013-03-03T05:37:54Z2013-03-03T09:41:21ZchrissoupPeople seem to be pretty grouchy here in Northern California too. I just returned from a month in India--such a...<p>People seem to be pretty grouchy here in Northern California too.</p>
<p>I just returned from a month in India--such a peaceful place, despite the noise and congestion. The single PDT (Public Display of Temper) I saw was from an Italian tourist.</p>