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I've heard that the French don't like to speak in English. Well, do you blame them? English is not their language after all. Well, for a tourist like me who could barely speak French, I learn a few basic french words to be polite. How polite you are in French to the Parisians will most likely determine how polite and helpful they will be to you. Every time you meet someone french, begin the greeting with "Bonjour" and when your conversation is finished and you are ready to leave, end the conversation with either "Merci. Au revoir, Monsieur/Madame". In the evening, you say "Bon soir ". Saying goodbye at night is "Bon nuit".In my experience, when I tried to ask questions in my very bad broken French, the Parisians will resignly asked me to revert to English ~ just so I don't destroy or blasphemize with their lovely language more... LOL !!
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I have heard about the french being unfriendly people and refused to respond to questions asked in English. It is not true that they are unfriendly people. And yes, they may not like it if you immediately asked them to their face "Hello, do you speak English?" Come on, please people! You visit someone's country of different culture and language, and you expect them to speak your language? As tourists and visitors to France, we should at least make the effort to learn some of their language, at least the basic words like "Bonjour, Merci, Pardon," etc. There are many guidebooks that have basic french words. If we make the effort to be friendly to the French, then they will be friendly to us too. "Do onto others as you want others to do onto you" - isn't this the golden rule? For the times I've spent in Paris and other parts of France, I find the French people to be friendly and outgoing. They will help and sometimes go beyond the norm to help a lost visitor. Off course, there are the exceptions and I did come across a few rude french - but this happens all over the world. In every country, you meet nice people and the NOT so nice people. That's life. So, I love Paris - the city, the food, the wine and the nice french people.
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Lejla06 Sun Feb 11, 2007 15:20 UTC
Nice tips! Ill be back for more info. Thank you | BorneoGrrl Mon Feb 5, 2007 15:27 UTC
Hey, write a tip about Janeane's restaurant. That was awesome food, especially the durian pudding. hehe ... Nobody would think that you'd find durian pudding in a french restaurant! | barryg23 Mon Jan 29, 2007 20:04 UTC
Exellent Paris page. I agree with your tips about speaking French - even a litle goes a long way in Paris. | Nemorino Mon Jan 29, 2007 09:29 UTC
Yes, Napoleon really was a short guy. It's easy to forget that! I hope you can have your fourth visit to Paris before long. |
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