tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post4355392275924667556..comments2023-10-26T15:34:56.807+01:00Comments on Pond Parleys: A Brit in the Golden State: an Interview with CalifLornaPond Parleyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03127142379706540812noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-36811887517031971522010-05-19T01:59:45.693+01:002010-05-19T01:59:45.693+01:00An excellent interview Lorna, you've articulat...An excellent interview Lorna, you've articulated your transition very well. I agree that the news programs are in dire shape.Greg Hernandezhttp://greginhollywood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-66413171559569895882010-05-19T00:51:31.818+01:002010-05-19T00:51:31.818+01:00I remember when a Disney Store opened in the Meado...I remember when a Disney Store opened in the Meadowhall Centre in Sheffield and the first time I was round there they had someone on the door greeting people. It was positively off-putting. I'm sure it made people less likely to go in and browse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-37741147572506949222010-05-19T00:02:27.265+01:002010-05-19T00:02:27.265+01:00Agree that I would cringe if a British shop assist...Agree that I would cringe if a British shop assistant said "Have a nice day". It's bad enough going into the Disney store where they greet you at the door.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-37035615637541832722010-05-18T12:11:37.767+01:002010-05-18T12:11:37.767+01:00The pledge of allegiance every morning? Weird. But...The pledge of allegiance every morning? Weird. But then I can't get used to my son having to pray daily in his Catholic school either.Mwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954216492730746581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-76260476695828186532010-05-17T21:46:44.763+01:002010-05-17T21:46:44.763+01:00so so true Lorna, I did laugh about the whole acce...so so true Lorna, I did laugh about the whole accent thing...took me back, you will never get over that one! I used to try out an american accent just so as I would get out quick without interrogation! and yes I definately think us Brits could learn a thing or two about the service of the Americans, although slowly, slowly shops over here are coming around or should I say trying to get a grip on service they provide...having said that a British shop assistant saying 'have a nice day' really doesn't seem to work- shame! I hope you continue to enjoy life out there..... I sure miss the quality of life we had in Atlanta..and boy do I miss the weather!Vicky Anderesonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-49064739035974949982010-05-17T17:35:58.599+01:002010-05-17T17:35:58.599+01:00I agree about the news, both national and local. S...I agree about the news, both national and local. Stories are delivered almost like soundbites or teasers. This is one situation where you shouldn't be leaving the customer wanting more.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-48889944940821994622010-05-17T15:08:07.539+01:002010-05-17T15:08:07.539+01:00I have to ask for water in an American accent now ...I have to ask for water in an American accent now or else no-one understands me.<br /><br />Totally agree re the News. We DVR the BBC World News America every night and sometimes watch it before we go to bed - most network news is really appalling and Fox News is just a joke.....nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-69955310010658773462010-05-17T10:12:33.849+01:002010-05-17T10:12:33.849+01:00Water? Wah-dah? Oh yes, remember those cartoony th...Water? Wah-dah? Oh yes, remember those cartoony things last year about said topic? Am smiling just recalling your version.<br /><br />LCM xLondon City (mum)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13700717302832203631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-72671931723702169382010-05-17T06:29:30.703+01:002010-05-17T06:29:30.703+01:00I had to chuckle at the "questionnaire" ...I had to chuckle at the "questionnaire" just to get a glass of water. It's the same here in reverse. Sometimes I'd just like to get on with things and not have to give my life story.Pond Parleyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127142379706540812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374269644093476975.post-72478436251929735422010-05-17T04:47:34.995+01:002010-05-17T04:47:34.995+01:00Having lived in the very same area, I can agree wi...Having lived in the very same area, I can agree with pretty much everything said ...Moonhttp://ramblingthoughtsofmoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com