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Do people (the patrons) in bars in Montreal speak English? |
Travel Info Do people (the patrons) in bars in Montreal speak English? Travel Tips Yes, Montreal is very bilingual, almost everyone speaks English. Others I think they speak french From what I've read in travel literature about Montreal, I think English as a means of communications will be the least of your concerns. The city has a very high gay population so be prepared for the universal language of brotherhood. Some do, some don't. The bars on Crescent Street and Bishop street seem to attract the highest proportion of English-speakers. Next-highest is maybe around St-Laurent and Rachel. The further east you go, the less English you'll hear, generally speaking. I was once yelled at for speaking English (just with my boyfriend) on St-Denis Street...but only once. misspent youth They do speak English (and you can be sure that most people you meet will understand exactly what you're saying). But whether they choose to speak English or not is another matter altogether. Keep in mind that Montreal is in Quebec and officially Francophone. You should start conversations by asking them in French to switch languages or try to order a drink in French (with a few simple terms like "Allo, parle vous Anglais?"; "Bonsoir, je voudrais la biere/vin, s'il vous plait")... rather than simply presume it's OK to dive in with English. It's considered rude. In montreal people can speak both english and french but quebec city it is a little different. |
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