re: Need help making a short Europe trip

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Everyone always says this, but I did not have that experience at all. I found that when I at least tried to speak in French (even if it was just "Parlez-vous anglais"), that they were very nice and helpful.

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Then you're either a pretty girl or someone who looks like they might spend a lot of money wherever you go.

I heard the "if you look like you're trying to speak the language" bullshite many times before I went, which makes me wonder if you've ever been there.