in my experience
knowing at least the bare minimum of the language of whatever country you're visiting goes a long way and is appreciated
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Tue 3 Jul 2012, 22:44,
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Absolutely.
"please", "thank you", "two beers", "cheers", and "do you speak English" in the actual language will see you a long way.
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Tue 3 Jul 2012, 22:49,
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good to see you're aware of knowing to ask for 2 beers, not one ;)
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Tue 3 Jul 2012, 22:51,
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