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Mark Twain - Travel is fatal to prejudice. (lemmy.ml)
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[-] Pilferjinx@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago

I don't travel. Is it common for the locals servicing tourists to not know at least enough English to get by?

[-] Ummdustry@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago

Often, however:

  • Tourists tend to seek out "authentic" parts of the country.
  • Some places tend to German or French speaking tourists primarily.
  • Tourist industries can have high worker turnover, so there's always someone learning the ropes.
  • Even perfect English might be unintelligible to a gammon if the accent is thick.
[-] Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Ah, yeah that makes sense. It must be a nightmare to deal with Americans if you don't speak English.

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