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So Well Done To The French, Well One Of Them
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Never thought I would ever write that but Mr Sarkozy is certainly on the right path
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c'est la vie.
the French have always been conscious of their culture being eroded by others - although it was usually anglo-saxon doing the eroding, as promulgated by the immense consumerist power of the USA.
thus whilst in 99% of the world, the word for an electronic processing machine is "computer", in France it's "ordinateur".
the French have always been conscious of their culture being eroded by others - although it was usually anglo-saxon doing the eroding, as promulgated by the immense consumerist power of the USA.
thus whilst in 99% of the world, the word for an electronic processing machine is "computer", in France it's "ordinateur".
I got quite a lot of flak on here once for posting that when we lived in France we made a point of speaking French to each other when in public and that, equally, people who lived in Britain should speak English. I know, from experience, how upsetting it is to the native people and how difficult they find it. As it is, France does not translate official documents, it is up to you to either a) understand them or b) employ a translator. I have dealt with French tax systems, utilities, local government, medical establishments etc.. ALL had to be done in French.
Britain is wasting a fortune in translation services and publications. All official forms should be in English.
Sarkozy is a politician first and foremost. His only hope of power is to outdo Marine le Pen, but from a more 'respectable' political background That is why he is finally telling these truths. We need to do the same.
Britain is wasting a fortune in translation services and publications. All official forms should be in English.
Sarkozy is a politician first and foremost. His only hope of power is to outdo Marine le Pen, but from a more 'respectable' political background That is why he is finally telling these truths. We need to do the same.
Jourdain > Britain is wasting a fortune in translation services and publications. All official forms should be in English.
I worked at one company that prided itself on its 'accessibility' and 'equality and diversity'. Loads of policies and procedures that were available printed in any language. Any interviews or phone calls could be sorted with a translation service.
An idea to make available tenancy agreements to foreigners was scrapped due to cost!! The one important document, making sure that tenants understood fully and abided by the terms of their contract, was issued solely in English.
I worked at one company that prided itself on its 'accessibility' and 'equality and diversity'. Loads of policies and procedures that were available printed in any language. Any interviews or phone calls could be sorted with a translation service.
An idea to make available tenancy agreements to foreigners was scrapped due to cost!! The one important document, making sure that tenants understood fully and abided by the terms of their contract, was issued solely in English.
