American Pilgrims on the Camino/Gatherings
Robert E. Spenger
rspengeraEARTHLINK.NET
Tue Dec 23 20:32:45 PST 2003
My gimmick was to say that I was a Californian. This worked quite well
and was often a convenient conversation starter.
regards,
Bob
Ana Young wrote:
> Right about the challenge, at least in English. ... At
> least the Spaniards have a solution in their language.
> We're "estadounidense." I avoid "americana" when
> describing my nationality while there and use that
> handy word.
>
> The worst thing is to say you're from "America,"
> although most Americans use just that word when inside
> the U.S.
>
> Happy Christmas to all!
> Ana, from a very cold Japan
>
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