Whats the deal with the french?

Originally posted by xs
Amazing at it may seem...some have.

nobody else would except them

Originally posted by Hank Rearden
Why won't they just stop being French?

I hardly think the French are your biggest worry. They're enjoying life. Why don't you try and be more like them, that would be a start?

Originally posted by Hank Rearden
The day I wish to become a smelly frog eating surrender monkey I will look them up and have them teach me their ways.

I still don't say french fries its always going to be freedom fries in my book

Originally posted by mrstabby
Why don't Americans stop being American?

I'm Franco-American, I dont know what to do now!....Is it Missus Tabby or Mr Stabby?

Originally posted by Hank Rearden
The day I wish to become a smelly frog eating surrender monkey I will look them up and have them teach me their ways.

Funny how you apologised to me in a PM for starting this thread but you just carry on nonetheless.

Originally posted by sjeg
They're enjoying life...

The absolutely are.

The French are just as proud, independent, stubborn, and generous as Americans. But since Americans speak little French and vice versa, I think that leads to a much higher level of misunderstanding than exists between Americans and British for example.

You can see this for example in the way that the American view of Europe is so British-colored.

Originally posted by FrenchQueen
Funny how you apologised to me in a PM for starting this thread but you just carry on nonetheless.

Well I cant help that it got renewed again I just like trying to have a good time.

Originally posted by Hank Rearden
Well I cant help that it got renewed again I just like trying to have a good time.

I can think of lots of ways of having a good time, but writing trash about other nations does not spring to mind . . .

Originally posted by FrenchQueen
I can think of lots of ways of having a good time, but writing trash about other nations does not spring to mind . . .

Well there is simple joking around and there is just rude, personally I have nothing against the french I like them or atleast have nothing against them. Simple fun is simple fun I like a good off color joke sorry if people dont feel the same.

Originally posted by Hank Rearden
Well there is simple joking around and there is just rude, personally I have nothing against the french I like them or atleast have nothing against them. Simple fun is simple fun I like a good off color joke sorry if people dont feel the same.

You're a comedy genius. 😕

Originally posted by FrenchQueen
You're a comedy genius. 😕

no I just do not se what everyone has one their nationalsim they had nothing to do with anything that their country has become unless of course that they our a founding father or mother so I just think its odd that people would take it so damned personally. I'm sorry if you disagre

Originally posted by Bromage
Agreed. However, in the cases of the military and especially the corporate world, the idea of helping others "climb the ladder" is often perceived as weakness, is it not? Not to mention a hinderence to one's own success. Although I have no personal experience in either of these industries, my belief is that the more selfish you are, the more likely you are to succeed.

B.

Since you have no experience in either the corporate world and especially the military, I must point out that you are wrong. Both entities, especially the military, rely on teamwork to succeed. It is imperative that your junior personnel know their job and are motivated to advance in the military, and as a Chief Petty Officer in the Coast Guard, it is my duty to mento junior personnel and make sure that tey have all of the learning tools available to advance. They need to eventually "fill my shoes" when I retire one day. This is one reason corporate, police, fire-fighting, and security companies love hiring ex-military. It's not about "me"; it's about "team".....helping junior personnel is NOT perceived as a weakness in the military, rather it is a sign of exemplary leadership...hope I helped to "open" your eyes a bit...

Originally posted by FrenchQueen
I can think of lots of ways of having a good time, but writing trash about other nations does not spring to mind . . .

Hey, are we still on for dinner? I'm sorry for being insulting towards you about the "clams" and stuff, by the way. We could have a candle-lit dinner, listen to Guns-and-Roses, and eat snails...I love 'em.....well, what do you say? I'm 1/8 French, so we have something in common....😉

Originally posted by Hank Rearden
The day I wish to become a smelly frog eating surrender monkey I will look them up and have them teach me their ways.

Funny how the French are known for standing up against the establishment
and Americans are now know for being walked on by theirs.

Who exactly are the surrender monkeys?