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If you're trying to say China, just say it. No point trying to be politically correct when everyone knows the controversial thing you're saying. And yeah, gene
by kenneth 8y ago
If you're trying to say China, just say it. No point trying to be politically correct when everyone knows the controversial thing you're saying.
And yeah, generally Paris and its touristy sights are way overrated. Crowded with annoying tourists. Touristy Paris totally blows (and so does Rome). I much prefer to spend time in the Netherlands, Ireland, and Germany myself.
There's even a term for the utter dissapointment people feel when the reality doesn't match expectations in Paris: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome
- philwelch 8y agoI think China is in the awkward transition between “post-colonial country doing well for themselves” to “global hegemon”. I’m sure at some point it would have come across as arrogant scoffing to gripe about Americans, too.