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> "The French approach to risk is very different than the Anglo-Saxon attitude. They're attitude is 'go on, do what you want to do. But don't come running to us
by AlexandrB 4y ago
> "The French approach to risk is very different than the Anglo-Saxon attitude. They're attitude is 'go on, do what you want to do. But don't come running to us if you get in trouble,'" he said, noting Anglos are surprised by that because they assume they'd be barred from the climb if it was dangerous.
I notice this too. North America has a "presumption of safety" that leads to some weird behaviour.
- hyperman1 4y agoIn Greece, we saw a board next to a cliff: Great danger! Walk quickly. They meant it, as they always do over there. Even so, some English speaking tourist went right to the edge, as there were no fences so they presumed it safe
- orwin 4y agoYeah, it's the same for swimming or sailing. If a port captain in France ask you 'are you sure?' or do off hand remarks about your skills he isn't being polite. You really to be sure about your path and your skills. If the beach have a red flag, you better know the area and the tides
- Fatnino 4y agoLike foreign tourists getting right up close to bison as though they were sheep?