Meeting the locals
Jun 4th 2003, 10:58 pm
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Re: Meeting the locals
Marie Lewis writes:
> You really are behind the times.
It has been several years since I was last in London. I still miss the
Dunkin' Donuts I found there.
> But then, you only eat in McDonald's
> so how would you know?
But McDonald's is so close to the quality of English food!
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> You really are behind the times.
It has been several years since I was last in London. I still miss the
Dunkin' Donuts I found there.
> But then, you only eat in McDonald's
> so how would you know?
But McDonald's is so close to the quality of English food!
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Jun 4th 2003, 11:28 pm
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The Reid writes:
> your out of touch or not looking, just like the tourists?
Reminds me of a joke I've heard in France (and that probably exists in
many other versions):
Q: What's the word for a pretty girl in England?
A: "Tourist."
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> your out of touch or not looking, just like the tourists?
Reminds me of a joke I've heard in France (and that probably exists in
many other versions):
Q: What's the word for a pretty girl in England?
A: "Tourist."
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Jun 5th 2003, 12:30 am
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In article , [email protected] (Terryo) wrote:
> Who could ever understand the "local ways" of
>this country, from the Louisiana bayous and the Southwest deserts to
>the streets of Harlem and New England villages? (But admittedly the
>US is more complex than most countries.)
All countries are complex, you just know the US better than those other
countries.
> Who could ever understand the "local ways" of
>this country, from the Louisiana bayous and the Southwest deserts to
>the streets of Harlem and New England villages? (But admittedly the
>US is more complex than most countries.)
All countries are complex, you just know the US better than those other
countries.
Jun 5th 2003, 1:51 am
#49
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My experience is that I'm more likely to get to know fellow travellers than
"locals".
However, I meet just as many locals in touristy areas than outside them. The
main criteria would be.
1) Time; people who recognise the 2nd 3rd time around you are more likely to
want to talk to you. i.e. whistle-stop tours won't do.
2) Language and where you go; if you venture outside touristy areas without
knowing the language, you might well end up OBSERVING locals instead of
meeting them
3) Attitude; don't expect everyone to want to chat to YOU, you have to show
some
initiative yourself
4) Get out of the hostel/hotel/campsite into bars and cafe's, the smaller
the establishment, the better.
5) Transport: train compartments more suitable than rental cars!
I just hope this gentleman knows Spanish!!!!
"Marko" wrote in message
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> Hello hello,
> I just read a post from a gentleman going to Spain who wants to avoid
> tourist destinations and meet the locals. Now, I have traveled more than
> majority of people and have been all over the world, but still have no
idea
> what it means to "meet the locals". It seems people define it as "staying
in
> a non-tourist area", which will supposedly allow you to learn the local
> ways. Would you agree with this definition (because I wouldn't)? Tourist
is
> a tourist is a tourist (however much we'd like to call ourselves
> "travelers"). It is my belief you are not going to meet locals, because
> locals actually have things to do. You may meet your innkeeper, bartender,
> museum guide or bus driver (which are alll local). But you never learn
> anything about them, unless you stay there for months at a time. If you
look
> at yourself, how many tourists have you met in your home town (given you
> don't work in the industry)? Can someone explain to me how am I supposed
to
> "meet the locals"?
> Thanks,
> Marko
"locals".
However, I meet just as many locals in touristy areas than outside them. The
main criteria would be.
1) Time; people who recognise the 2nd 3rd time around you are more likely to
want to talk to you. i.e. whistle-stop tours won't do.
2) Language and where you go; if you venture outside touristy areas without
knowing the language, you might well end up OBSERVING locals instead of
meeting them
3) Attitude; don't expect everyone to want to chat to YOU, you have to show
some
initiative yourself
4) Get out of the hostel/hotel/campsite into bars and cafe's, the smaller
the establishment, the better.
5) Transport: train compartments more suitable than rental cars!
I just hope this gentleman knows Spanish!!!!
"Marko" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello hello,
> I just read a post from a gentleman going to Spain who wants to avoid
> tourist destinations and meet the locals. Now, I have traveled more than
> majority of people and have been all over the world, but still have no
idea
> what it means to "meet the locals". It seems people define it as "staying
in
> a non-tourist area", which will supposedly allow you to learn the local
> ways. Would you agree with this definition (because I wouldn't)? Tourist
is
> a tourist is a tourist (however much we'd like to call ourselves
> "travelers"). It is my belief you are not going to meet locals, because
> locals actually have things to do. You may meet your innkeeper, bartender,
> museum guide or bus driver (which are alll local). But you never learn
> anything about them, unless you stay there for months at a time. If you
look
> at yourself, how many tourists have you met in your home town (given you
> don't work in the industry)? Can someone explain to me how am I supposed
to
> "meet the locals"?
> Thanks,
> Marko
Jun 5th 2003, 4:00 am
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Re: Meeting the locals
sgwennodd "Lennart Petersen" yn neges
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> Sharing train compartments have been an opportunity for me to meet just
> average locals and many times I've had fun and interesting discussions
> onboard trains.
I managed to get the best Indian meal of my life on the train from Bombay to
Bangalore. The couple we were sharing with brought a banquet with them, and
insisted we shared it with them.
:-)
hwyl!
geraint.
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> Sharing train compartments have been an opportunity for me to meet just
> average locals and many times I've had fun and interesting discussions
> onboard trains.
I managed to get the best Indian meal of my life on the train from Bombay to
Bangalore. The couple we were sharing with brought a banquet with them, and
insisted we shared it with them.
:-)
hwyl!
geraint.
Jun 5th 2003, 4:23 am
#51
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In article , Mxsmanic
writes
>Q: What's the word for a pretty girl in England?
>A: "Tourist."
I never thought of you as being so puerile.
--
Marie Lewis
writes
>Q: What's the word for a pretty girl in England?
>A: "Tourist."
I never thought of you as being so puerile.
--
Marie Lewis
Jun 5th 2003, 4:24 am
#52
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Following up to Mxsmanic
>> You really are behind the times.
>It has been several years since I was last in London. I still miss the
>Dunkin' Donuts I found there.
If you must eat where only tourists and the sub normal eat, its up to
you. "Dunkin Donuts" is English food is it?
>> But then, you only eat in McDonald's
>> so how would you know?
>But McDonald's is so close to the quality of English food!
As I already said your out of touch or not looking, probably both, or
trolling.
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>> You really are behind the times.
>It has been several years since I was last in London. I still miss the
>Dunkin' Donuts I found there.
If you must eat where only tourists and the sub normal eat, its up to
you. "Dunkin Donuts" is English food is it?
>> But then, you only eat in McDonald's
>> so how would you know?
>But McDonald's is so close to the quality of English food!
As I already said your out of touch or not looking, probably both, or
trolling.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 5th 2003, 6:51 am
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On Thu, 05 Jun 2003 17:24:24 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, The Reid
arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
... Following up to Mxsmanic
...
... >> You really are behind the times.
... >
... >It has been several years since I was last in London. I still miss the
... >Dunkin' Donuts I found there.
...
... If you must eat where only tourists and the sub normal eat, its up to
... you. "Dunkin Donuts" is English food is it?
...
... >> But then, you only eat in McDonald's
... >> so how would you know?
... >
... >But McDonald's is so close to the quality of English food!
...
... As I already said your out of touch or not looking, probably both, or
... trolling.
"You are", Mike.
arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
... Following up to Mxsmanic
...
... >> You really are behind the times.
... >
... >It has been several years since I was last in London. I still miss the
... >Dunkin' Donuts I found there.
...
... If you must eat where only tourists and the sub normal eat, its up to
... you. "Dunkin Donuts" is English food is it?
...
... >> But then, you only eat in McDonald's
... >> so how would you know?
... >
... >But McDonald's is so close to the quality of English food!
...
... As I already said your out of touch or not looking, probably both, or
... trolling.
"You are", Mike.
Jun 5th 2003, 8:27 am
#54
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In article , Marie Lewis
wrote:
> In article ,
> erilar writes
> > travel alone, use public transportation, and start conversations with
> >strangers all the time. They're usually local.
> Travelling alone and using public transport are not necessities in
> meeting local inhabitants. All you have to do is start a conversation.
Travelling alone when it means you can do it off-season is a big plus
that came with retirement. Since my German is fluent it also means I can
start a conversation with just about anyone in German-speking areas.
When one travels alone, a car interferes with sightseeing in several
ways, such as having to watch the road or needing to find a place to
park 8-) I've also had interesting conversations while travelling on
foot.
--
Mary Loomer Oliver(aka erilar)
Erilar's Cave Annex:
http://www.airstreamcomm.net/~erilarlo
wrote:
> In article ,
> erilar writes
> > travel alone, use public transportation, and start conversations with
> >strangers all the time. They're usually local.
> Travelling alone and using public transport are not necessities in
> meeting local inhabitants. All you have to do is start a conversation.
Travelling alone when it means you can do it off-season is a big plus
that came with retirement. Since my German is fluent it also means I can
start a conversation with just about anyone in German-speking areas.
When one travels alone, a car interferes with sightseeing in several
ways, such as having to watch the road or needing to find a place to
park 8-) I've also had interesting conversations while travelling on
foot.
--
Mary Loomer Oliver(aka erilar)
Erilar's Cave Annex:
http://www.airstreamcomm.net/~erilarlo
Jun 5th 2003, 9:22 am
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In article , Magda
writes
>On Thu, 05 Jun 2003 17:24:24 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, The Reid
> arranged some electrons, so they
>looked like this :
> ... Following up to Mxsmanic
> ...
> ... >> You really are behind the times.
> ... >
> ... >It has been several years since I was last in London. I still miss the
> ... >Dunkin' Donuts I found there.
> ...
> ... If you must eat where only tourists and the sub normal eat, its up to
> ... you. "Dunkin Donuts" is English food is it?
> ...
> ... >> But then, you only eat in McDonald's
> ... >> so how would you know?
> ... >
> ... >But McDonald's is so close to the quality of English food!
> ...
> ... As I already said your out of touch or not looking, probably both, or
> ... trolling.
>"You are", Mike.
Bravo, Magda!
--
Marie Lewis
writes
>On Thu, 05 Jun 2003 17:24:24 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, The Reid
> arranged some electrons, so they
>looked like this :
> ... Following up to Mxsmanic
> ...
> ... >> You really are behind the times.
> ... >
> ... >It has been several years since I was last in London. I still miss the
> ... >Dunkin' Donuts I found there.
> ...
> ... If you must eat where only tourists and the sub normal eat, its up to
> ... you. "Dunkin Donuts" is English food is it?
> ...
> ... >> But then, you only eat in McDonald's
> ... >> so how would you know?
> ... >
> ... >But McDonald's is so close to the quality of English food!
> ...
> ... As I already said your out of touch or not looking, probably both, or
> ... trolling.
>"You are", Mike.
Bravo, Magda!
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Marie Lewis
Jun 5th 2003, 10:13 am
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On Fri, 06 Jun 2003 01:04:02 +0200, Mxsmanic
wrote:
>Marie Lewis writes:
>> I never thought of you as being so puerile.
>It isn't my joke.
>My observation is that the U.K. has a slightly less than average number
>of pretty women, although this depends primarily on each individual's
>standards of beauty (I don't care much for blondes, for example).
I think you're just digging that hole you're standing in deeper.
************* DAVE HATUNEN ([email protected]) *************
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wrote:
>Marie Lewis writes:
>> I never thought of you as being so puerile.
>It isn't my joke.
>My observation is that the U.K. has a slightly less than average number
>of pretty women, although this depends primarily on each individual's
>standards of beauty (I don't care much for blondes, for example).
I think you're just digging that hole you're standing in deeper.
************* DAVE HATUNEN ([email protected]) *************
* Tucson Arizona, out where the cacti grow *
* My typos & mispellings are intentional copyright traps *
Jun 5th 2003, 10:24 am
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The Reid writes:
> If you must eat where only tourists and the sub
> normal eat, its up to you.
I wanted to eat where the food was good.
> "Dunkin Donuts" is English food is it?
No, it was better than English food.
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> If you must eat where only tourists and the sub
> normal eat, its up to you.
I wanted to eat where the food was good.
> "Dunkin Donuts" is English food is it?
No, it was better than English food.
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Jun 5th 2003, 11:04 am
#58
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Marie Lewis writes:
> I never thought of you as being so puerile.
It isn't my joke.
My observation is that the U.K. has a slightly less than average number
of pretty women, although this depends primarily on each individual's
standards of beauty (I don't care much for blondes, for example).
--
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> I never thought of you as being so puerile.
It isn't my joke.
My observation is that the U.K. has a slightly less than average number
of pretty women, although this depends primarily on each individual's
standards of beauty (I don't care much for blondes, for example).
--
Transpose hotmail and mxsmanic in my e-mail address to reach me directly.
Jun 5th 2003, 8:19 pm
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Following up to Magda
>"You are", Mike.
how so?
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Mike Reid
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Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
>"You are", Mike.
how so?
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 5th 2003, 8:19 pm
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Following up to Marie Lewis
>>Q: What's the word for a pretty girl in England?
>>A: "Tourist."
>I never thought of you as being so puerile.
It is a worst since I joined this ng, at least in the threads I have
read. Best to ignore the sillier ones? Especially anything on English
food.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
>>Q: What's the word for a pretty girl in England?
>>A: "Tourist."
>I never thought of you as being so puerile.
It is a worst since I joined this ng, at least in the threads I have
read. Best to ignore the sillier ones? Especially anything on English
food.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
