tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38510434.post8639326375028205153..comments2023-06-15T00:39:51.459-07:00Comments on And So Forth: Friday's FeastBetty Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17155852272383173880noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38510434.post-6252608321926624582008-03-15T07:23:00.000-07:002008-03-15T07:23:00.000-07:00Randal, what I've really noticed in France is that...Randal, what I've really noticed in France is that drinking about anything except a glass of water is considered a social activity. You don't roam around with a coffee mug "glued to your hand," as you put it, but you take coffee breaks with your colleagues, or go out to a café. <BR/><BR/>This is why the French are also highly suspicious of the North American habit of coming home from work and pouring a glass of wine ALONE. They don't seem to see anything wrong with downing as much alcohol as you want at a social event, but someone, especially a woman, who enjoys "un verre" on her own is quickly tagged as an alcoholic. <BR/><BR/>It is still safe to drink tap water on your own, at least for now!Betty Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155852272383173880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38510434.post-19727642627788386882008-03-15T07:09:00.000-07:002008-03-15T07:09:00.000-07:00It's hard to fathom the disdain the French have fo...It's hard to fathom the disdain the French have for having a cup of coffee glued to one's hand. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Instrumental or singing? Depends on the piece, at least for me.Randal Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728992897551848531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38510434.post-24206659957212458952008-03-15T02:08:00.000-07:002008-03-15T02:08:00.000-07:00This was really interesting to read, thanks for po...This was really interesting to read, thanks for posting :-)<BR/><BR/>I agree the human voice is the best musical instrument. I'd rather listen to singing than instrumental music any day.Tinsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117009077032779594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38510434.post-20891700966073317032008-03-14T11:51:00.001-07:002008-03-14T11:51:00.001-07:00I agree with you on the violin and coffee! I have...I agree with you on the violin and coffee! I have to have my coffee!!<BR/><BR/>Happy Feasting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38510434.post-13645024777357068342008-03-14T11:51:00.000-07:002008-03-14T11:51:00.000-07:00Glad to have you back feasting with us! I have fr...Glad to have you back feasting with us! <BR/><BR/>I have friends from the Pacific Northwest area and they are all coffee addicts!<BR/><BR/>Nice feast... hope you play again soon!Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441971526798781978noreply@blogger.com