Manners hold a really important position in French culture - violate a few faux pas and you'll get the cold shoulder or worse.
none are more important than good morning, afternoon / evening.Īll of the posts thus far about French not being a necessity but a few phrases being really useful are spot on. Those places are common in Paris and the food will likely be disappointing. Don't just start out jabbering at them in English or they may think you're being rude and choose not be helpful.Īnd remember, don't eat anywhere that has photos of the food outside their door, or where they desperately invite you in to dine. If you're asking someone for help, start out by excusing yourself, apologizing for bothering them, and THEN ask if they speak English. I had a French teacher in college that really stressed that last point, and I've always found it to be true when traveling in France. The French are very polite people, so they value a merci and s'il vous plait when you interact with them. And being nice and apologetic when you ask for help is also good. "Parlez-vous anglais?" is a good one to know. But I found if you use a few easy phrases, everyone is very helpful. If you don't at least try some French, you may encounter some minor hostility. It can take you anywhere (including Versailles) and it's much cheaper than cabs. I second the recommendation for a metro pass. You'll often get a quick "Mais c'est pas grave" ("It's no big deal") or "Je vous en prie" ("You're welcome ") in response, but even if not, the gesture is always appreciated.Īs others have said, buying a Metro pass or a carnet (set of ten tickets) is a good plan if you want to venture beyond the central bits you can take the RER C out to Versailles. It means "I'm sorry to bother you" and instantly makes any request sound much more polite. It's a very inexpensive little blue paperback with detailed street maps for every district, and it has the advantage of being more compact and discreet than a big folding thing or a guidebook.Īn excellent phrase to tack on before "Parlez-vous anglais ?" is "Excusez-moi de vous déranger, monsieur/madame." Pronunciation: Ex-KYOO-zay MWAH d'vooh DAY-hrahn-JHAY. If you like, pick up a copy of the Plan de Paris par Arrondissement from a tabac or bookshop. Check if your destination has a subreddit to find local events, meetups or a travel partnerĬarry a dictionary and invest in a good map, and you'll be fine.User created guides / "so you want to go.".View News / Articles Hide News / Articles Where to Go / What to Do
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