“An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say ”Gentlemen” to the person with whom he is conversing.” – Alexis de Tocqueville
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"An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say ”Gentlemen” to the person with whom he is conversing." – Alexis de Tocqueville
"An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say ”Gentlemen” to the person with whom he is conversing." – Alexis de Tocqueville
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