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McDonald's on the Champs Elysee (I hope I spelled that right!) Went in, ordered a big mac, large fry and Coke (the only thing that they understood since I didn't speak French) and sat down to eat. No more than 5 minutes into my meal, and a complete stranger comes and sits right across from me in a table for two. It is alarming to have personal space invaded, so I picked up my fries and Coke and left. For an American, that is a violation of personal space, but for a Parisian, it is quite normal Leave a Comment
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DON'T EVER, EVER call a waiter 'Garcon', literally translated it means 'boy' (in a servant kind of way) and is extremely rude. In Paris, when you eat at a Restaurant, expect to spend a long time there. Getting attention from the waiter is sometimes difficult, because the French have a different attitude about dining out. So you may have to be vocal to get service, but don't, under any circumstances, call the waiter garcon. Leave a Comment
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When you're at a restaurant. Under no circumstance say 'Garcon'. It means 'boy' in french and it's very insulting. Also, tip is ALWAYS included even if it doesn't say. It's required to be included by French law so don't be a sucker and give more. Leave a Comment
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A typical French breakfast usually consists of a breadroll, cheese, croissant, jam and café au lait. But which is the right way to eat?? I know I got terrified the first morning at the hotel, hehe! I'm still not 100% sure, but this is some things I've picked up: You don't put the cheese on top of the bread, eat it together with it instead. I read that you don't cut the bread, your break it with your hands. You can have jam on both the breadroll and croissant. Take a bite of the croissant and put on some more jam, and so on. I also heard that you put the bread on the table, if it's true I don't know. Anyways, you're a tourist and you can't know the French way of eating breakfast, so just don't worry so much about it. ;) Leave a Comment
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One thing I noticed about France in general was that they linger over their food. Eating is not just a means of nourishment, the French enjoy their food and enjoy the social time that meals afford them. Being American, I am used to quick service - I can go out with my friends and be in and out of a restaurant in an hour, but that just doesn't happen in Paris. When you go out to eat, expect to sit there for awhile, enjoying your food, enjoying the company, and enjoying life. If you want something quick, go to McDonalds, but it is better to not rush and do it the French way. Leave a Comment
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Cafe is much more expensive when You sit outside. If someone places teddy bear or flowers to Your table he/she expects to get money for it, this things are not for free. If You don't know how much money he/she waits don't take a thing. Leave a Comment
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Half the fun dining out was the seremony of sharing the check at the end of our visit, trying to figure out how much everyone was going to pay. Somehow this simple mathematical problem always turned out to be insolvable....always a missing link.. Leave a Comment
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This year we were appalled to find that EVERY restaurant and bar we went to in Paris served ALL their red wine cold, like from the refrigerator. When we refused to order it a couple of them said it was not from the refrigerator, only from the cellar. Some very good, popular restaurants didn't even offer the customer a choice of cold or room temperature. We were happy to see that this 'in' thing was confined to Paris.
(looking for some normal red wine, Place de Voges) Leave a Comment
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Parisians sit for hours at cafes and restaurants. Your waiter will not bring your bill right away when you finish eating- this is normal and they are not trying to be rude. If you are in a hurry be sure to ask for the bill.
You will be charged different prices for your drink or food depending on where and if you sit. Outdoor tables carry the highest prices. stools at the counter will be cheaper. Taking your food to go will be even cheaper in most cases if they have take-out. Be sure you specify if you want to sit down and where and ask for the menu.
The best meal to order at a restaurant is their 'Menu' usually posted outside. This means you usually get a choice of appetizer, main course and dessert for one fixed price.
Tips are usually included on the bill 'gratuitie compris' or something like that will be mentioned on the bill, but is fine to leave small change at the table if you had good service.
If you are trying out your French at a restaurant do not say 'Je suis fini!' to mean you are finished with your meal. This actually means 'I am done for!' and will get a laugh from your waiter most likely. It is 'J'ai fini.'
There is usually a fee for using the toilet facilities. Be sure to carry small change with you! The one place to find free clean toilets in Paris is at the 'American Consulates'- McDonald's! You should try to buy something when you go in because they will not be happy if you just use their facilities and leave- especially if it is a large group of people. Leave a Comment
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First, a book with pictures explaining the various French dishes will definitely help in the restaurants. Second, restaurants are not open for dinner until after 7pm. Third, everyone orders a bottle of water with their wines for dinner (as we learned on our last day there). Fourth, no need to tip 15% in restaurants as the tip and tax are ALWAYS calculated into the price of the dishes.
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