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Last Update January 23.  2003


My Guide toThe Parisians!

Here you will not find our  or where to go or what to see in Paris. This is a guide on some of the customs , manners and culture of the Parisians based on my own personal experiences living among them.

Some of my friends that have traveled to many countries , have returned home with the remark "loved  France , loved Paris...but those PARISIANS are SOOO RUDE, how do you stand them?!"

Even, friends that have Never been to Paris ,tell me  , although they would love to see Paris, they won't go because they have heard soo many HORROR stories about  THAT PARISIAN ATTITUDE! And  yet theses remarks are from people that have NEVER STEPPED ONE FOOT IN PARIS!

Yes, many Parisians are different from some of their fellow countrymen ...say  from the South of France. But, to lump all Parisians together and say they are All RUDE! , is like saying ALL New Yorkers are RUDE.  OH THE HORROR!

With tongue in cheek.They just may might have a sightly different "Spin" on THEIR World.  You see, their World has 2 Moons... now , their Moons are beautiful... but there are 2 of them...and there very  REAL!

No ,not ALL French people are RUDE This is not only NOT true, but  it's unfair. If WE adjust OUR OWN additudes alittle, and give them half a chance, we will discover soo many of the wonderful naunces that make the New Yorkers  sooo NEW YORK , is what makes the the Parisians ...wellll...sooo French!

With a few tips , and a small translation book tucked into your pocket or purse before your land in Paris, you should be able to return home with more than a few wonderful experiences and memories from the "City of Lights". So, come well heeled, leave your tennis shoes,  your backpack, and your sweats at home. And don't forget your scarf!   

   Those Wonderful Parisians!

1. Those Wonderful Parisians!
2. My Quick Paris Summary Guide from A-Z (A-D)
3. Desiree's Paris Hotel Star System
4. Transportation
5. The 20 Arrondissements
6. Hours of Service
7.The Metro
8. The Metro- A  little History tidbit
9. AboutThe Cafes
10. Cafe & Bistro-Etiquette
11. French Dressing!
12. Nonverbal communication
13. Topics to avoid
14. Saying Hello and Good-bye -Like the Parisians!
15. Speaking softly
16. Starting Conversations with Strangers
17. Compliments
18. Being a Good Guest
19. The Airports- Charles de Gualle CDG
20. The Airports- Orly
21. The Right Bank
22. The left Bank
23. Ile de la CIte & Ile St. Louis
24. French Music to Enjoy!
25. Books on- French Customs and Manners
26. My French Resource Center
27. Paris-info weblinks







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