Learn a few phrases! by groovy_23
I knew only a few key phrases, but it was amazing how differently I was treated after I finally got used to speaking them. Excuse me, do you speak english?I speak only a little french
Can you help me, I'm lost.
Where is the.........
How do I get to...
Thank you
Please
Good morning, evening
How much
These phrases are essential and memorizing them BEFORE YOU GO is a must. The french are a very polite people. Be sure you always say pardon monseuir, or madamoiselle(or madam)...when addressing someone. If you don't they will see you as a rude american. I bought "pimsleur's quick and easy french" (on CD) from my local book store and listened to it in my car for the few weeks before my trip. VERY HELPFUL!