Comments on: French-fried Memories

By: Charmaine White

Charmaine White — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 22:39:34 +0000

I love your comments and thoughts on learning about other cultures. I have traveled around the world and learned of many different countries, religions, and cultures. There is good everywhere and I don’t ever want to forget that fact as we seem to be smothered in negativity, prejudice, hate, and judgement of others. Understanding and accepting differences is what makes us stronger as humankind. Let’s be kind to one another.

By: Carla Bange

Carla Bange — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:47:41 +0000

As I read this article, which was originally published 4 years ago, I was hopeful that it would close with an announcement that someone brilliant had developed just this type of translation software. Does something similar now exist?

By: Rein

Rein — Fri, 15 May 2015 17:44:21 +0000

Google translation needs a lot of work.
I checked how Google would translate a line from an Estonian nonsense song. In Estonian the line is “kokal pudru kõrbes põhja”, meaning “the cook’s porridge burned in the bottom (of the pot)”. Google translated it as “the cook’s porridge in the desert north.”

By: David Bigelow

David Bigelow — Thu, 07 May 2015 18:14:27 +0000

Bonding with my own brothers and sisters never kept me from using force with them. In the Civil War, brother fought agains brother, so that all brethren, regardless of color, could be free. It’s a nice start, but lacks the boundaries reality.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 04 May 2015 21:25:14 +0000

When I was in high school in the 70’s, I belonged to a student club called “American Field Service, ” which is an international exchange organization for students and adults that operates in more than 50 countries, and organizes intercultural learning experiences. I got to know a foreign exchange student at our high school who was from Iran. During the last few decades, I have thought of this friend whenever there was something negative about Iran in the news. My friendship with her taught me that most of the people from Iran are wonderful people who care about their country. I also was privileged to attend some college at an international university in Hawaii and was able to interact with people from all over the world. I agree that, if everyone had a chance to meet and get to know fellow world citizens, we would have a lot less hostility in the world.

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Fri, 01 May 2015 15:00:04 +0000

Great idea!

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Fri, 01 May 2015 14:59:12 +0000

In reply to Bernadine. I didn't know that you planned on teaching English in France. In any case, good-on-ya for volunteering in Alaska!

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Fri, 01 May 2015 14:57:38 +0000

In reply to adrianscrazylife. What a great idea!

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Fri, 01 May 2015 14:55:48 +0000

In reply to Carlos Hawkins. You're right, we'll need to be cautious, but I do believe it'll be worth the effort.

By: Aurora

Aurora — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:43:57 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed this article. Also wanted to let you know for those that are inspired to obtain a pen pal or communicate with someone in another country they can join http://www.postcrossing.com.
I highly recommend Postcrossing. I’ve made many connections and received some beautiful postcards. I will warn it can be highly addicting. I can’t go anywhere now without buying lots of postcards for future exchanges – and they become harder and harder to find in the U.S.