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French people can seem to be cold at first time... but if you just make the effort to say Bonjour/ Merci/ Au revoir... they'll smile straight; especially if you are British or American.. it sounds so pretty ;) (personnal point of view)... At first, French don't like much American for their behavior of superiority... but if you avoid speaking loudly and eating everywhere you'll be better welcomed. Also, in the streets, it can be difficult to find someone who speaks English properly... I've met several travellers lost in the metro and unable to find anyone to help them... try to ask students rather than people in their 40ies/50ies they have forgotten their English at school a few years back in time :) Leave a Comment
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One thing you should definitely learn to do before going to Paris is to learn how to say a few basic French words properly (I mean it! Properly). Especially the greetings ('Bonjour' for 'Good morning', 'Bonsoir' for 'Good evening', 'Bon Nuit' for 'Good night', 'Merci Beaucoup' for 'Thank you very much' and 'Au revoir' for 'goodbye'.) I often heard, before taking my trip to Paris, that Parisians were not friendly but I found out that they respect you for respecting them, their language, their people and their city. I had no problems, I met Parisians who were very helpful and friendly. Leave a Comment
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Parles vous Francais!? Oui? Bon! Non? Learn some! Most people speak a little English in Paris but some don't and all will treat you better if you at least try to speak some French! At least learn 'Parles vous anglais?' (Do you speak English?) or 'Je ne comprends pas' (I don't understand). Here is a very useful online guide to starting with French and other languages: Travelang. Leave a Comment
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Perhaps the most important thing in Paris is to observe 'la politesse'.
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ALWAYS start with 'Bonjour Madame/ Mademoiselle/ Monsieur.' And say 'Au revoir' Madame/ Mademoiselle/ Monsieur' as you leave the store. I have learned through many visits that the French formality is cultural, rather than a coolness towards outsiders. Leave a Comment
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Always say 'Bonjour'...always. And, when you leave say 'Au Revoir' or 'Merci, Bon Journee/Soiree'. Not necessary to tip at restaurants, but if you're a repeat, you might want to leave a little something...you'll see results the next time. Leave a Comment
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At the Eiffel Tower 'legs' there're lawns where ppl can sit on, relax. they make available one lawn at one leg for this, while the grass becomes vital again on the other and then does it with another side, simple, but wise soliution. French people are polite, men polite too:), but outside Paris (I've spent a week in other part of France) they hardly speak English, so either learn French either sign language :) Very cultured country and that's why I love French language, culture, movies, athmosphere and people. Leave a Comment
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It's become common knowledge that most of the people tourists encounter in Paris speak English and aren't too snobby anymore. It's true that for the most part when someone guessed I was American they'd switch to English. Some of my favourite memories from Paris are the several little times when people didn't realize I was American and spoke French with me, or when they didn't speak English at all (hey, it happened a couple times.) So if you speak French, even a little, practice your accent and try to get a chance to use it. It's awesome if you do. Leave a Comment
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Please try to speak some French, however bad. The French people really love their language and if you at least try they will respect you. And they're not as rude as you've been told. I've met a lot ruder people here in America. Leave a Comment
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Speak a little French, it will get you a long way. Learn greetings and maybe even how to order in a resturant. Most important phrase to know...
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S'il vous plaît, try to learn and speak some phrases in French, even if only the basics. In all of the time I've spent in Paris, I only came across one stereotypically 'rude Frenchman' -- a ticket seller in the Métro. EVERYONE else was at least courteous, if not pleasant, when I tried to speak in French.
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- Paris Villette Hotel
56 Rue Curial, Paris, France - Libertel Auteuil Tour Eiffel 4M
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32 boulevard Pasteur 15 Arr., Paris, France - Mercure Sq Batignolle Paris 3m
165 Rue de Rome 17 Arr., Paris, France - Jardin Paris Boulogne
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13 boulevard du Temple, Paris, France - Bridgestreet Montparnasse
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Destinations near Paris- Île de la Cité, 1.22 km / 0.76 miles
- Clichy, 4.44 km / 2.76 miles
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, 5.22 km / 3.24 miles
- Asnières, 6.65 km / 4.13 miles
- Boulogne-Billancourt, 7.13 km / 4.43 miles
- Courbevoie, 7.13 km / 4.43 miles
- Suresnes, 7.31 km / 4.54 miles
- Puteaux, 7.31 km / 4.54 miles
- Bois-Colombes, 7.39 km / 4.59 miles
- Issy-les-Moulineaux, 7.39 km / 4.60 miles
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