Re: RE: Quebec %^$@&$
The issue is not about not being able to speak french... It's OK to speak only English but it's wrong to despise people because they adress you in French... especially in Montreal!!! She could have asked politely to be spoken to in English. The word "please" never killed anyone...
Nascar_James said:Ripper said:Indeed it goes both ways. I'm living in the downtown area of Montreal, just in the edge of the plateau so the majority in this area is Francophone. I make my efforts, though there are surprisingly many people who will happily speak English.
I think that if an effort is made, people on both sides could easily avoid conflict. What you experienced with that particular Anglo was rude and shameful. However, ask yourself "why" her attitude is so negative.
Out of curiosity, was she a tourist ?
Your attitude here is actually a prime example of how arguments CAN be avoided - you've not chosen t debate or argue, instead, you've chosen to discuss.
Now, if our politicians cold do the same thing. ;0
Did it ever occur to anyone that this elderly lady could not speak French? Did it occur to anyone that she was Educated in Montreal in English? How in the world is she supposed to learn French if she went to an English school? Through Osmosis???
The issue is not about not being able to speak french... It's OK to speak only English but it's wrong to despise people because they adress you in French... especially in Montreal!!! She could have asked politely to be spoken to in English. The word "please" never killed anyone...