Author Topic: some EU countries still surprise me (Read 915 times)

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2005, 10:21:56 PM »

And btw I find it totally logical that they put a warrant on the agents.

Even if the persons they captured were indeed guilty and bad, if agents of another nation covertly operate inside another country against its laws AND without the co-operation of the government they have no other choice.

How would you feel, lada, if the CIA would operate inside your country and capture whoever the US government saw fit for their own needs? No wait, weren't you ex commie occupant? Then you'd be used to that.. by the soviets.

Yeager · « **Reply #16 on:** December 25, 2005, 03:15:15 AM »

I undertsand her time in the UK was very pleasent. She loved Scottland. It was after they crossed the channel that they ran into bad tudes. Anway...its all heresay from other family members. I havent talked to her since she left.

lada · « **Reply #17 on:** December 25, 2005, 05:34:15 AM »

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Originally posted by Yeager

My 20 yr old niece is visiting europe with her boyfriend right now. She says most europeans she meets treat her like crap once they realize she is american.

Well... just a short story. I had 3 costumers of US origin.
1st of them used services and run away w/o paying.
2nd of them agreed terms while he were in troubles and later on he didnt pay and pretended "dead beat". In 9 months he called back an apologize... still didnt pay.
3rd of them used to learn our language and he is fair guy. I never had problems with him.

Well... its not much people in total, but next time i will meet another potencial costumer of US origin, i will expect him to be "not trusted".

Belive me or not, but US and US citizens are the only one who are responsible for their image overhere.

lada · « **Reply #18 on:** December 25, 2005, 05:38:52 AM »

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Originally posted by Yeager
I undertsand her time in the UK was very pleasent. She loved Scottland. It was after they crossed the channel that they ran into bad tudes.

Because she came to non-english speaking country ?
Does she speak any other language ?
(lol im trying to imagine 2 young english speaking dweebs somewhere in the France

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Sorry Straffo, but even local are speaking about dozen of funny stories about "english in france"

lada · « **Reply #19 on:** December 25, 2005, 05:46:29 AM »

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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]

How would you feel, lada, if the CIA would operate inside your country and capture whoever the US government saw fit for their own needs? No wait, weren't you ex commie occupant? Then you'd be used to that.. by the soviets.

That would finaly proof that our goverment is in serious need of several well made charges. I would move to another country and change nationality, because i would shame for sutch poor licking of someones "butt".

And yes... CIA would diserve few charges as well.

GreenCloud · « **Reply #20 on:** December 25, 2005, 01:22:45 PM »

lada that is complete crap..but when you say it enuff you will beleive it..

unless you go and do more investigations on your own...you read the socialst left wing CRAAAAPpp of newspapers over Europe..

YA we are responsible for our image over there???...

PLEEAASEE..YA we kill babies and bomb civilians.....what a bunch of crap

Its your crapazz news papers that CONTINUOSLY BASH USA..

No worries..

Like France and the other "people"

"There always there when they need us"

Vad · « **Reply #21 on:** December 25, 2005, 03:16:25 PM »

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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]
Yep the French are famous for treating non-french speakers with extreme arrogance. And that has nothing to do with being an American, I would get the same treatment european or not. The germans are also arrogant but so far I've met only nice people from there.

Funny but I would say that being Russian I had no problem in France. Show them that you are speaking some other language than English, try to use few French words and phrases even with terrible pronunciation, and in the most cases you will get no problems at all.

Some advices:
- Never ask ketchup.
- Never try to pay by dollars
- Limit using credit card in restaurants and cafes, and always pay tips in cash.
- Never order cola or beer in restaurants, ask wine even if you hate wine.
- Never hasten waitress, wait your order and the bill patiently. It will take time...
- If you are English speaking speak low.
- Leave American Express at home, they don't know what is it.

Some advices for visiting Finland:

- Never speak Russian.
- Never try to speak Finnish, avoid Swedish, use English or French.
- Never use Russian credit cards even in supermarkets, use cash or cards issued by Western banks.
- Leave American Express at home, only gas stations know what is it.

Nilsen · « **Reply #22 on:** December 25, 2005, 03:29:02 PM »

Vad · « **Reply #23 on:** December 25, 2005, 03:42:15 PM »

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Very impressive....

Jackal1 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 25, 2005, 05:01:00 PM »

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Originally posted by lada
Well... just a short story. I had 3 costumers of US origin.

What kind of costumes were they making for you?
I find that most of those in the Halloween costume business are pretty straight up, but some of those making Mardi Gras costumes are using inferior material.

Wheeew man......arrest warrants from the Italians must really have the CIA shaking in their boots.

straffo · « **Reply #25 on:** December 26, 2005, 03:47:55 AM »

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Originally posted by Yeager

My 20 yr old niece is visiting europe with her boyfriend right now. She says most europeans she meets treat her like crap once they realize she is american.

Its a shame, shes a good kid. Getting one hell of an education in political science, thats for sure.

You send us a US political officer and expect a warm welcome ?

How wrong is it ...

straffo · « **Reply #26 on:** December 26, 2005, 03:50:51 AM »

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Originally posted by lada

Sorry Straffo, but even local are speaking about dozen of funny stories about "english in france"

Certainly, had your friends tried Czech instead of english it would have been better

Btw I thing Vad nailled it !

Monk · « **Reply #27 on:** December 26, 2005, 05:38:21 AM »

No, I think not going to France is a better solution.

moot · « **Reply #28 on:** December 26, 2005, 05:47:33 AM »

Don't follow Vad's advice; except for the AE credit card bit, although I know some french relatives who manage having one.
And the paying in dollars bit.. duh.

Just do what you want, and if someone gives you **** for not acting/looking/feeling french, rub it in some more without actually doing anything rude... eventually, they'll backpedal and the only thing they'll hold against you is that "you made them mad".

Enjoy what the country has to offer, and when you've had enough, leave.

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #29 on:** December 26, 2005, 06:58:51 AM »

Hey we're so friendly here in finland that if we hear a russian speaking customer we immediately give a free shopping companion! A shopping mall detective that is..