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Old Nov 3, 2005, 9:25 am
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I can't resist quoting Victoria Wood on English peoples' idea of "fluency":

<insert abysmal accent here>

"Un poco de Red Leicester por favor, Carmencita."



Back on topic, I wish to break the myth about a certain pays - my experience in France has been that they do appreciate the efforts others make to speak their language, and are gracious about imperfections.

Not so in a neighbouring país.
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