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Many of my internationall friends, especially americans, complained about the poor quality of service in France in bars and restaurants. It is just a misunderstanding: in France, you have to FLAG the waiting staff if you want something. Bothering a customer while he is eating or having a conversation is considered rude here. Don't snap your fingers or yell 'garçon' though. Just make eye contact and wave, or say something like 'please' or 'excuse me'.
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One of the most stricking differences for overseas tourists, especially Anglo-Saxons is the conception and importance of privacy. Paris is a very densly populated city. People are always surrounded by other people, and it is not rare in a restaurant or bar to have to share your table with a total stranger. The Parisians will completly ignore you. This is often misunterpreted as being snob or snotty. For a Parisian, it is a mark of respect and politness. Privacy is very important, because there is so little of it... On the other hand, if someone talks to you in a restaurant or bar, it means that he/she really means it!
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French-man-ner Fri Oct 20, 2006 23:54 UTC
I'm suspicious about strangers who will start chit chat with me in public places. | aemilys Sun Sep 25, 2005 19:12 UTC
Helpful tips, I am a Sainte Marthe fan as well and looking forward to next summer when I can once again spend the long summer night on the terrace. | davequ Fri Jan 21, 2005 22:28 UTC
These are great tips. I especially enjoy the "cheap eats" now that Euro is killing the $. Thank you much for sharing. ♫♫ SQUEEK!! | ExGuyParis Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:22 UTC
Great tips, M. Le Hamster. It is very interesting to view your home town with "new eyes" after being away. I hope you will continue to add new tips! |
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