(07-08-2020 09:40 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(07-08-2020 06:34 PM)mrbig Wrote:  I can't tell whether you are joking or being a bit of a jerk (which is unlike you in my experience). Why would I know this? I've never studied France other than briefly touching on France's government structure for one of my poli sci classes at Rice 22 years ago.

If Rice had given you a proper education, you would know. I'm serious.

I think that is a silly opinion. I'm serious. When I was there I needed 10 poli sci classes for my poli sci degree (along with a bunch more for my environmental engineering sciences degree), but there wasn't some "learn about the different levels of political division in France" requirement.

(07-08-2020 09:40 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(07-08-2020 06:34 PM)mrbig Wrote:  In fact, it is a running joke in our family that I hate all things French, so I almost actively seek to avoid learning about France. My stance is particularly poignant since my wife speaks almost fluent French, takes French classes on zoom, takes zoom accordion lessons from a frenchman, and has a 1/2 french brother-in-law whom she loves to speak french with. I have been to the country twice and can't order a croissant from a cafe without the people looking at me like I'm an ignoramus.

Does that mean you oppose Bismarck health care/insurance?

I mean, I said it is a running joke, so no. I actually really enjoy going to France and have had a great time while there, so I really only show my francophobia in my house with my family.