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It's an easy sentence to pronounce ("parlay voo anglay") and it can change your stay in Paris. There's also "s'il vous plaît" ("seel voo play") and "merci" ("mare see"). But it all starts with a cheerful "Bonjour !" ("bon joor", with eye-contact), and ends with a no less cheerfull "au revoir" ("owe ruh-voo-are"). This is especially aimed at American (sorry!) travelers: _please_ use these phrases. The French never have enough of them, and they're essential if you want to improve your battered (sorry!) reputation. Don't take it for granted that the whole world speaks English. Respect the local customs and politeness. Make the effort of saying hello, thank you, and good-bye in French. And if you have to use English, first ask the person if he/she speaks the language... If you've been doing this for ever and this tip hasn't taught you anything new, give yourselves a big pat in the back: you can be proud of yourself.
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Jenniflower Sun Feb 13, 2005 20:36 UTC
Thanks for the tip re Grands Magasins... I will look into it more for when we go again :) Jen | dr.firas Tue Jun 22, 2004 06:41 UTC
Tres bien Marie Aude, et Paris c'est Paris biensure :-D | ines2003 Wed May 19, 2004 16:50 UTC
very nice page¡ greeting | backpackerbaby Sat Feb 21, 2004 12:07 UTC
i totally agree with you, Sacré Coeur is a must in Paris : ) |
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