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ChadTower:

With apologies, I'm still laughing at the paper plates story 5 minutes later.   :laugh2:

shardian:
So are you allowed to officially allowed to comment on the "special" beaches over there? Oh, and PICS PICS PICS. :laugh2: :laugh2:

shmokes:
While I don't exactly disbelieve Jouster, I think he should really, really think about going back some time.  I spent a month in Paris eight years ago (as a long-haired, hippy-looking American who could be picked out as an American from a mile away) and I was never treated poorly.  Not once.  And back then I couldn't speak any French whatsoever, except the following phrases in a horrible accent: I'm Sorry, I don't speak French, excuse me, thank you.  That's it.  I spent the entire time in Paris (except for the last few days, which were spent in Amsterdam -- good times).  It was so spectacular, that since I got back I decided to major in French and work toward a career in a field that would allow me to live and work there for a few years.  That trip led directly to my more recent trip.

And, of course, I just spent another two near-perfect weeks in Paris without any incidents.  This time I could communicate pretty well, though, which surely helps, but seriously it just ain't that bad.  I've eaten at dozens of cafes and food stands in the city and never once been treated poorly.  I mean, even if they do hate you, they don't hate your money.  For even a ---smurfy--- businessman you're a customer first, American second.

I will admit, though, the people in Nice seem friendlier than the people in Paris.  That makes sense.  It's a town of about 300,000 versus 7 million or whatever Paris is.  I'll also admit, however, that I find New Yorkers surprisingly friendlier than Parisians, but I don't chalk that up to much considering that I would probably rate Miamians beneath Parisians, at least as far as the drivers are concerned.

ChadTower:

Yeah!  When you spend thousands, travel across the world, and end up having a crappy time... the smart thing to do is go back!  It's not like there are a billion other options out there or anything.

Jouster:
Yes...the driving in Miami is one of the main reasons I don't like it down there...but people will cut in front of you in line and act like they deserve to be treated better than you.  That annoys the crap out of me...it actually makes me want to pass out arm bars or elbow strikes to all involved.    :censored:

Grasshopper: I didn't necessarily think it was directed towards me...but I thought it went well against what I was saying.  I try to avoid the P&R section like the plague...I'm sure it would taint my vision of some people who may have great ideas when it comes to cabs.  I actually avoided this section for a little while because of the same reason.  But then my desire to rack up some posts drove me to read & post!

Jouster

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