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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by dustinmoris on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @11:52AM (#13427810)
I think most people don't like French people, because they are arrogant, have a hostile attitude and are not welcoming and they refuse to speak the world's no. 1 business/internet language which is English (subjective, but I'm sure most people would agree).

EDIT: This was an extreme sarcastic comment in response to the original comment above: > "Paris is more beautiful and enjoyable (subjective, but I'm sure most would people would agree)"

It was my intent to play an extreme stereotype in response to the comment from above, because I found it funny to be honest how someone can even say that. Anyways, continue downvoting...

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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by orbifold on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @11:56AM (#13427861)
This does not correspond to experiences I had in Paris at all, many young people speak english quite well, are open minded and friendly.
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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by Chris2048 on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @12:16PM (#13428075)
> many young people speak English quite well, are open minded and friendly

Entirely true, but not a contradiction. Maybe things will be different in the future.

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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by techterrier on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @11:54AM (#13427843)
Everyone speaks English fine in Paris.
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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by Colex on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @12:50PM (#13428452)
"Everyone" is a strong word, I know people from Paris that live in London and struggle. I'm sure the number of people that speak english is rising every year, but definitely not "Everyone"
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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by edko on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @12:02PM (#13427932)
That's an old stereotype. I go there often, and, in my experience, it doesn't hold anymore.
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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by seanieb on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @11:58AM (#13427873)
* based on the cartoon stereotypes this guy saw as a kid...
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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by Chris2048 on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @12:15PM (#13428062)
* based on you disliking this comment, despite having no idea what its sources.
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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by sfifs on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @12:12PM (#13428037)
ever lived a month or two in Paris?
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Re:HSBC CEO Says Bankers Generating 20% of London Revenue Ma... by Chris2048 on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @12:14PM (#13428051)
Mention this on HN though, and get down-voted - Have an upvote from me to counter nationalistic downs.
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