[PrairieGirl]

Maybe I've just had bad luck and it is possible that the only Quebecers that I've met may have been separatists.

Years ago, whilst waitressing, some young Quebecers snarled at me for the English only menu they rec'd, then gave their order in French, and were again snarly when I couldn't understand......(they could speak English very well).

A couple of years ago a man from Trois-Rivières came into my workplace and his attitude, to everyone he spoke to there, was the same as the young adults above (he however spoke English the whole time).

My son worked at the local tourism office and had similiar experiences (only they didn't know he could speak and understand French....the first words they had to say to him, in their native tongue, weren't flattering).

Online I've met some very friendly Montrealers and exchanged plants with them. Eventually we spoke on the phone and I discovered how lovely the French accent sounds when the person speaking is friendly.

My employer once stated how much she enjoyed Montreal but, unfortunately, found the countryside not as welcoming. That came out after the fellow from Trois-Rivières departed.

I know isn't fair judging a whole province by the people above but they are the only truly French Quebecers I've met. *no I do remember one pleasant fellow.....he and another Francophone came into my workplace and one only spoke French (with a little attitude). The *much* friendlier French speaking Quebecer reminded him they are both working out west and to let it go (he however spoke, the whole time, in English).

I wouldn't mind just hearing French if the person was somewhat understanding (and spoke a little slower) just like others I've met from different countries that can't speak English.

My son and daughter just came back from visiting Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands and London. They loved Italy, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands and would return in a heartbeat because of the people. Germany and London however they found less than friendly (and in London they could speak the language). Their ancestors came from Scotland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, England and Hungary so no favoritism here.