The number of people that speak English in France is rapidly increasing. On the other hand, if you do not speak the language of the country you are visiting, you shouldn’t rate it for friendliness.

Germany definitely, France second. Egypt and Canada.

I’m not sure. If I would be African-American, I would be much prouder if it’s would simply say “American inventor”. But since I’m plain white, perhaps I better shut up.

Why does it say African-American inventor? The man is an American inventor? I understand some want to stress that African Americans played a key role in history, but e.g. in Europe nobody would say African-French or African-German… it would actually be regarded as quite discriminating.

Jack Vance.