In the mid-20th century, Americans with sufficient income or sponsorship from their employer would get Berlitz language classes before spending significant time

In the mid-20th century, Americans with sufficient income or sponsorship from their employer would get Berlitz language classes before spending significant time in other countries. Though it was unrealistic for someone to do this just for a short trip, the following scene of Betty and Don Draper captures attempt at assimilation vs. not: https://youtu.be/JXnoPasZdkA https://youtu.be/JXnoPasZdkA