Sorry, it was me...
Oct 6, 2011, 2:19 pm
#16
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I fear the day when cell phones can be freely used on planes.
Oct 7, 2011, 3:58 am
#17
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An American
A Texan
Greek
Scandanavians (particularly after 2 beers)
Brazilians
Chinese (bonus for cantonese or Mandarin)
Flyertalkers- specifically the ones who got a free upgrade from a United SWU they received through the Coupon Connection
.....
Oct 7, 2011, 4:04 am
#19
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And this would never hold true for:
An American
A Texan
Greek
Scandanavians (particularly after 2 beers)
Brazilians
Chinese (bonus for cantonese or Mandarin)
Flyertalkers- specifically the ones who got a free upgrade from a United SWU they received through the Coupon Connection
.....
An American
A Texan
Greek
Scandanavians (particularly after 2 beers)
Brazilians
Chinese (bonus for cantonese or Mandarin)
Flyertalkers- specifically the ones who got a free upgrade from a United SWU they received through the Coupon Connection
.....
Oct 7, 2011, 4:33 am
#20
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Oct 8, 2011, 10:27 am
#21
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[QUOTE=...but the image I have of italians, in a beach of a remote place, shouting to a telefonino in areas where there was not coverage yet, is unforgettable. [/QUOTE]
The slogan of the Italian machine tool manufacturers:
Technologia e Creativita
[/QUOTE]The slogan of the Italian machine tool manufacturers:
Technologia e Creativita
Oct 9, 2011, 3:22 am
#22
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Last July I had all the stereotypes at once in the MUC FCL:
- the italian sharing the joy of his conversation (loud speaking and classic gesturing) with all he could cover
- an american in shorts and tevas with a joyful look maximising everything he could
- a few annoyed suited HONs (flying domestic) making sure everyone knew they were annoyed how down hill the FCL had gone
- the italian sharing the joy of his conversation (loud speaking and classic gesturing) with all he could cover
- an american in shorts and tevas with a joyful look maximising everything he could
- a few annoyed suited HONs (flying domestic) making sure everyone knew they were annoyed how down hill the FCL had gone
Watching the Italian as if it were a live play on stage, adding up how much the American will stuff in himself to then brag how he "maximised" his experience, and then further amusement provided by two disgruntled suits who think the place should resemble a library.I'd love a lounge experience like that.
Oct 9, 2011, 3:35 am
#24
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No, the American must have "maximized" his experience. 
You haven't been in a library recently, have you?
You haven't been in a library recently, have you?
Oct 9, 2011, 3:57 am
#25
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As for libraries, the last time I've been to one was in Bali. It even had a name, Luxury Collection (aka Sheraton). Definitely preferred the Hard Rock Hotel as I prefer to stay at hotels, hot libraries. ^
Oct 17, 2011, 12:59 pm
#26
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I'll leave it up to you guys to test it out.
Oct 17, 2011, 2:12 pm
#27
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Oct 18, 2011, 1:06 am
#28
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Oct 18, 2011, 9:20 am
#29
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I am Italian. I don't shout on the phone. and I don't wear bermuda shorts and baseball caps in ANY airport, let alone lounge.
Oct 18, 2011, 10:08 am
#30
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It is interesting how we stereotype each other. Fortunately I am English so immune from everything as everyone hates us and it is their problem not ours. So what if we had an Empire, it was the done thing back in the day.