It was clear their English was not so strong, but they were trying and had wonderfully cheerful dispositions. And, as any such encounter with native speakers of other languages who are making the effort to speak to me in mine, I couldn't help but think that it takes a certain level of courage to come to a country whose official language is not their own and try to intermingle with our bit of culture that is Plattsburgh's. Then my thought turned to consider how much those in our culture who might have given them a dirty look for stopping in the crosswalk to ask questions are missing out if they bear intolerance for people who are different from them.
It wasn't a long or deep exchange, but it was pleasant, cheerful and humorous and it made me smile and laugh, something we could all stand to do more of.
It wasn't a long or deep exchange, but it was pleasant, cheerful and humorous and it made me smile and laugh, something we could all stand to do more of.
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