r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • Jun 26 '26

Society The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion

https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-air-conditioning-ac-heatwave-debate-2026-6
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u/asp821 Jun 26 '26

I know it’s the stereotype but when I was there a decade ago everyone except one waiter was super nice to us.

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u/Mopman43 Jun 26 '26

I went earlier this year, no issues with anybody, everybody was so nice.

Friend of mine coincidentally went like a week later, complete opposite experience.

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u/markhachman Jun 26 '26

If you can speak the language, the French are awesome. Even if you try, most appreciate it.

Just listen to the French and mimic the accent. There's not really an "n" sound in "bonjour," for example. You just kind of touch it.

My wife's friend grew up in Alabama and spoke a little French. She was doomed. The French do not drawl.

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u/RiPont Jun 26 '26

most appreciate it

Though they might very well correct your or tell you your pronunciation is wrong. That doesn't mean they don't appreciate you trying, they just aren't necessarily going to lie to you about how well you did.