Spot The Deliberate National Stereotype Error

Posted on Wednesday 4 June 2008

….Flights to Germany cancelled because Lufthansa pilots have gone on strike, but travel by French railway quick, easy and efficient - although still with a slight Gallic charm:

When being served lunch “Bière?” - places can of Kronenbourg on table.
“No thanks, I’m hiring a car when I get off the train.”
“Ah, of course.” And replaces the can of beer with a bottle of red wine.


  1.  
    RhineBlaze
    4th June, 2008 | 12:42 pm
     

    there is something to be said about style… RhineBlaze will get first hand experience in Babyschwimmen while visiting friends (with 6 months old twins) next week in southern Germany. Hopefully someone offers me a drink beforehand!

  2.  
    devon boy's girl
    4th June, 2008 | 3:52 pm
     

    He’s coming home, he’s coming home …

  3.  
    5th June, 2008 | 10:27 am
     

    devon boy’s girl: He´s actually driving to Munich, which will never be home.

  4.  
    devon boy
    5th June, 2008 | 1:43 pm
     

    Hmmm…., driving to Germany, wish I’d thought of that. By the way, happy just gone birthday.

  5.  
    6th June, 2008 | 8:32 am
     

    devon boy: Not to Germany, I went by train. Driving in Germany. With a very, very small BMW. But more on that later…..

  6.  
    kinglear
    7th June, 2008 | 10:33 am
     

    That’s why French motorway cafes have - not only good food - but good red wine.. Clears the head don’t you know….

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