... I'm still a little sore about this.
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*jardin des mégots - cigarette butt garden/ashtray
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I apologize from the bottom of my heart for the behavior of ugly Americans everywhere. (I promise it wasn't me!)
Posted by: Anon | June 02, 2009 at 08:26 PM
How awful. I wonder sometimes what has happened to manners and courtesy? Her behavior is unacceptable. I don't believe in apologizing for the behavior of others, but she was just flat out rude. I'd be "salty" as well.
Posted by: SDG | June 03, 2009 at 06:26 AM
At the time, I was just too stunned. And, as she was in no way an American tourist stereotype (no fat trainers, very good language skills), I feel I can in no way apportion blame to the entire nation. Maybe drawing well is the best revenge?
Posted by: badaude | June 03, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Insidiously rude. When that happens to me, I console myself with alternative scenarios where I respond with the perfect putdown - too late to be effective but quite satisfying nonetheless (not as creative as your drawing though). How about a scenario where you slam the ashtray back onto their table scattering ash into their coffees and tell them in English that it's not yours.
Posted by: Divya | June 03, 2009 at 03:16 PM
sounds good to me...
Posted by: badaude | June 03, 2009 at 03:27 PM