January 29, 2007 - Offensive? - Dan Krill's BLOG on BinaryBedlam

Offensive?
January 29, 2007 02:13:44 PM

     Primary Question: Would it be offensive to a Swiss if one were to begin speaking to him in German?

     This question sparks from my lunch break today. I went to Sub-station for a hogie and on my way out, I saw one of my professors from 2 or 3 semesters ago. It was my multi-variable professor, Martin Klaus. Now I wanted to say something to him, but it would be pretty much pointless to do so in English seeing as how I'm damn near positive that he doesnt remember me anyways. So I wanted to say, good afternoon and ask him how his sub was, in german. The only thing is.... He is swiss not german. BUT..... 90% of switzerland speaks german, infact, swiss is a derivation of german. And hes an educated man, I'm sure he would speak german, only thing is, I don't speak swiss.
     So how are german and swiss relations? See i dont know, which is why i didnt say anything to him. For all i know, mistaking a swiss for a german could be down right insulting :-/

DATE: January 30, 2007 03:44:30 PM NAME: KM
COMMENT: LOL..you could have done it anyway and ask him that question after greeting him. Give him your real name if he doesn't mind it and you would have gained a prof acquaintence. If he fumes, hehe..then give him a fake name =P He wouldn't know anyways!

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