. My point is transparent: older folks like me need conversation to establish a connection as we have no other qualities
Actually older folks like you can use your tongue in a much more effective way than solely for conversation.
. My point is transparent: older folks like me need conversation to establish a connection as we have no other qualities
older folks like me need conversation to establish a connection as we have no other qualities except some brains to impress a lady :smile:
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Can’t speak the local language? There’s always body language :whoo:
I don’t speak a lick of French and am 100% with Mr. Goose.]
I disagree. I speak several languages but unfortunately and regretfully not French. I sure understand his sentiments when they are directed toward fellow Canadians. But if you want to sell something to the international clientele it is in your advantage to speak their language. In Montreal, it is mostly English. It is also very natural for these international visitors to seek service in English. Thus is why the hospitality industry in Montreal and many other countries has no problem with English. If somebody wants to sell something to Quebecers, they also naturally prefer to see service in French too. This is why some large American chains disguise themselves as the local French (Bureau en Gros etc.). This is the business convenience only and has nothing to do with the French/English tensions in Canada that Mr. Goose is trying to connect with.
I don’t speak a lick of French and am 100% with Mr. Goose. Best way to learn French is to find a nice Quebec girl!
I don’t speak a lick of French and am 100% with Mr. Goose.]
But if you want to sell something to the international clientele it is in your advantage to speak their language. In Montreal, it is mostly English. It is also very natural for these international visitors to seek service in English. Thus is why the hospitality industry in Montreal and many other countries has no problem with English. If somebody wants to sell something to Quebecers, they also naturally prefer to see service in French too. This is why some large American chains disguise themselves as the local French (Bureau en Gros etc.).
this is not the hospitality industry. Make no mistake as to what is being sold here and to put it simply, it sells itself. Don’t sugar coat it. I’m not sure how much the MTL agencies are catering to an international clientele. It’s the locals that drive biz and the mongering culture in MTL, plain and simple. I do see Mr. goose’s point that some expect English to be spoken everywhere even when it’s not even being taught to locals as a secondary language.
What does contrarian mean?