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Stereotypes: Rude, or friendly?: Parisian friendliness
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  • Updated by OrlandoBR on Jan 14, 2003
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  • This always generates a lot of discussion, but I always say the French people are extremely friendly and helpful. Most of them can speak English and will do so, wholeheartedly. They're usually smiley and very polite, whether you're dealing with shop assistants or regular people in the streets. I did notice, however, that they behave a little differently when dealing with North Americans, but I guess a Bonjour followed by a I can't speak French must solve the problem.

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    Religion: Organ Auditions at Notre Dame (& Saint Eustache)
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  • Written by OrlandoBR on Jan 14, 2003
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  • One of the most enjoyable things to do in Paris is to attend the organ auditions at the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The place gets crowded and the tourists keep going around, in respectful silence. Nobody reacts with indifference to the sound of such a wonderful instrument. It sends chills up your spine when the lower keys make the ground shake and it seem like the all the glasses will break.

    I find it best when my favorite Bach chorals are on the program, bien sûr...

    There is another fantastic instrument at Saint Eustache (Les Halles) with regular organ recitals every Sunday. It's inconveniently scheduled for 5:15pm, so there's never time to run from Notre Dame to see it too.

    Every Sunday at 4:30pm, Cathédrale de Notre-Dame.

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    Tipping: "Service compris"
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  • One good French idea is to include the tip on the price of your food. Personally, I don't like to have to add an extra 15% to whatever I must pay, so it's always comforting to read "PRIX NETS - SERVICE COMPRIS......15%" on the bills.

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    aterceironeto Thu Jul 10, 2008 02:32 UTC
     The worst hotel. It isn'tas shown on photos and video. Cubicle, smelly rooms, rude staff. Front desk was not allowed to call a shuttle to airport because they only sell Air France bus. Stay in somewhere else to avoid wasting your money
    salampeace Mon Jul 4, 2005 20:01 UTC
     damn! you've got some pretty cool photos!! hope all is well with you...peace, from Jordan
    Ipanema_Princess Mon Jun 27, 2005 21:39 UTC
     Really nice page on Paris. So many things I still have to see in my own city ! I love the galleries too. Parabens !
    knightrider2 Thu May 19, 2005 03:25 UTC
     You have some great restaurant tips. They will come in handy for my upcoming Paris trip.
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