tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214933700691824314.post8050863555802689050..comments2024-01-10T23:37:27.359+01:00Comments on The Completely Useless Guide to Paris: Silence is GoldenMargie Rynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09426445779633185752noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214933700691824314.post-4476886264079904212011-04-25T14:59:00.773+02:002011-04-25T14:59:00.773+02:00Well, I think that depends...if they are not weari...Well, I think that depends...if they are not wearing white running shoes, shorts, and fishing hats, yes, they can blend...<br /><br />But I agree, one very positive American attribute (and of course this is a wild generalization) is a certain flexibility and curiosity when faced with new things. Naturally, this does not apply to Tea Party members.Margie Rynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426445779633185752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214933700691824314.post-14904158658268268162011-04-22T13:35:00.244+02:002011-04-22T13:35:00.244+02:00Well as far as I know, Americans are the most vers...Well as far as I know, Americans are the most versatile and flexible people. We can go to Asia, Europe, where have you and we can blend. Yes?Jadehttp://www.darklips.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214933700691824314.post-28538613791057357592010-07-16T21:13:43.655+02:002010-07-16T21:13:43.655+02:00The US has its faults, god knows I didn't like...The US has its faults, god knows I didn't like everything about the country before I moved here, nor do I now, but no where is perfect, certainly not France. France is a beautiful country with plenty going for it but its not been adverse to destroying delicate ecosystems itself miles away from the borders of France in the name of self protection, testing nuclear capabilities in the Pacific Ocean spring to mind.Scotsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721900255963034112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214933700691824314.post-77499138285827841172010-07-16T06:28:53.534+02:002010-07-16T06:28:53.534+02:00True, there is no sense going on a crusade. I thi...True, there is no sense going on a crusade. I think I've finally realized it's pointless. I really needed to get that one off my chest, though.Margie Rynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426445779633185752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214933700691824314.post-22001479166479943092010-07-15T23:49:29.858+02:002010-07-15T23:49:29.858+02:00I was in Dijon for 7 months where I had the time o...I was in Dijon for 7 months where I had the time of my life and made wonderful friendships. Still, the French, while having their stereotypes, were surprised that I was nothing like what they saw on TF1.<br /><br />Just don't fight it...they won't change their opinions about us (just like a good number of us won't change our opinions about them). --.--"<br /><br />-French BeanThe Beanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294653760778922184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214933700691824314.post-40014236848556461842010-07-06T23:32:00.215+02:002010-07-06T23:32:00.215+02:00The next button brought me to this blog... And it&...The next button brought me to this blog... And it's funny, I was thinking along these same lines this morning. I think it's rather unfair that, in the eyes of some, every American is seen as ridiculous and uncouth. I guess we're all victims of gross generalization. And at the same time, it makes me very aware of myself and my actions...<br /><br />Anyways. Well said.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614983981251537781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214933700691824314.post-58185429972706768762010-06-24T19:50:00.179+02:002010-06-24T19:50:00.179+02:00Funny you should mention Jane Fonda. She is in Fr...Funny you should mention Jane Fonda. She is in France now. Check out her blog and perhaps a chance meeting might occur.<br />http://janefonda.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com