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...time I realized I had made a mistake, it was too late to do anything. Not having stopped my pace, I was well past the tour group. Even if I had gone back, what would I have said? I can't speak a lick of French beyond bonjour and aurevoir. Would I have used exaggerated hand gestures and have spoken in a really loud voice, trying to say, "HI! MY NAME IS WILL! WHAT'S YOURS?" Would I have mentioned Jerry Lewis or World Cup soccer in a vain attempt to find some common ground...

Author: By William P. Bohlen, | Title: Failing to Represent | 11/23/1998 | See Source »

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