At least 3 quebecois have told me they have had a french replying to them in english (in international contexts, like a conference). I guess it is only a react

At least 3 quebecois have told me they have had a french replying to them in english (in international contexts, like a conference). I guess it is only a reaction to an accent many of them have not heard before, but after a second they understand they are talking to a french-canadian