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Be respectful and try speaking French to people before you use English. At first it can be so intimidating and nerveracking to try especially when you have heard that Parisians aren't friendly but it is sooooo worth the effort! Leave a Comment
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What i noticed during my staying was that some parisians sometimes just ignore you if you try to talk in English with them ,though they understand you!But if you speak french they really appreciate that & become very friendly Leave a Comment
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no need to tip but it usually makes me feel better about myself Leave a Comment
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Make 'Parlez vous Anglais?' your motto! (If Enlish is your first language, of course.)
This might give you a shake of the head for an answer but at least it will be with a smile :-) Leave a Comment
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Most tips I learned from our tour guide, who was born and raised in Britain. However, she's been guiding for...I believe...20-some years. French people are a tad bit...nervous...about speaking English. So, if you're an American like me, try saying the few French words you do know, so they know that your French, no matter how bad their English may be, is worse than their attempts. It's just the way it is. And if you are nervous, realize that they are, too. Here are some starters for you:
Hello Bonjour bohn-joor
Goodbye Au revoir aw-rev-wa
Please Sil vous plait see-voo-play
thank you merci mair-see
good evening bonsoir bon-swah
yes oui wee
no non non
If you just can't get yourself to speak a little French, a smile goes a long way. Smile, act nice, and have fun! Leave a Comment
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The parisians and is it all french say monsieur and madame and mademoiselle ALL the time and it is just common courtesy, not formal as it would be in English. So its better to say s'il vous plait madame rather than just s'il vous plait. silly really as most people speak english anyway , to worry that is but it's nice to try! Oh yes and remember if you are a guy to swear a lot in French as that seems to be the kosher thing... Leave a Comment
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Use all the French you can. Some Parisians, especially taxi drivers, hate it if you don't make an effort. One taxi driver said to me and my friends 'it's not so far by foot' ... about our hotel which was 2 hours away by foot! But to be fair, there is also a lot of friendly people who don't blame you for asking questions in English. Leave a Comment
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 by Brandie_Ann
Try to speak a few words of French. Don't be the 'ugly American' who refuses to try. Many French people know some English, but if you try to speak their language, then the Parisians will warm up to you.
'Parlez-vous anglais'--Do you speak English?
If all else fails, and you're in trouble, say 'Ou est la toilette?' Where is the toilet?
Take a phrase book along!!!! Another good book to take is Rick Steves' Paris. I took this book along, and it guided me around Paris, even through the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay. Good book! Leave a Comment
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