And they say Americans are obnoxious

We were on the Skytrain (elevated subway) today in Bangkok. A 70 something anglo looking guy turns to us and says to me, "Where did you get those shoes, here or in Europe?" so I say, "Actually I got them in the US". "Oh, but you're European, right?" he says. "No, why do you think that?", I say. "Well because of your accent, where are you from". "We live in Washington, DC". "Oh, I do too. I live in Georgetown." Now comes the good part. "God is punishing me by making me live in the US", is his next comment. "Where are you from?", asks Elizabeth. The answer - "I'm French". And a pleasure to meet you too sir.