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Just curious to know what your experience was. MOH speaks fluent French and told me that I might not feel welcomed or enjoy myself b/c I don't speak French. Basically that I would have a rough go b/c the citizens aren't too friendly to non-French speakers...
Dh and i went, we don't speak french, and everything was fine. We tried for basic words- please, thank you, how much is that, etc. No one was rude to us and seeemed pleased when we tried our awful french. It is REALLY easy to get around Paris w/o speaking french, IMO. You'll have a great time!
Studying in Paris was one of the hardest experiences in a fairy tough life. If you're just passing through, the people probably won't bother you too much.
Posted by sr081906
I was born in France... I can tell you all the in and out of Paris.
Yes, there are so rude people in France but it's the case all over the World. For example when I moved to NY, people (from another state) told me all NYers were rude. HA HA HA I went to the City so many times and sometimes asked for directions/help. I was always treated nicelly.
FM if you need more info. I will be glad to help you out.
Posted by ChrissynRicky
Posted by sr081906
I was born in France... I can tell you all the in and out of Paris.
Yes, there are so rude people in France but it's the case all over the World. For example when I moved to NY, people (from another state) told me all NYers were rude. HA HA HA I went to the City so many times and sometimes asked for directions/help. I was always treated nicelly.
FM if you need more info. I will be glad to help you out.
Thanks so much for your honesty! I'm not so much worried about the rude people - I am from Brooklyn! I was just worried about being completely lost not speaking French!
I'll probably take you up on that offer. Thanks so much - that's very sweet of you.
Posted by smara
Or you can do what I did, they spoke to me in French and I would answer in Spanish. Dont ask me why... But I the majority knew English.
I loved the Crepe stands... Hmmm with the Nutella Chocolate!!
Posted by sr081906
Posted by smara
Or you can do what I did, they spoke to me in French and I would answer in Spanish. Dont ask me why... But I the majority knew English.
I loved the Crepe stands... Hmmm with the Nutella Chocolate!!
OMG... it's 3:30pm ... That's cruel!!!!!![]()
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Posted by brooklynbridezilla
Dh and i went, we don't speak french, and everything was fine. We tried for basic words- please, thank you, how much is that, etc. No one was rude to us and seeemed pleased when we tried our awful french. It is REALLY easy to get around Paris w/o speaking french, IMO. You'll have a great time!
Posted by smara
Posted by sr081906
Posted by smara
Or you can do what I did, they spoke to me in French and I would answer in Spanish. Dont ask me why... But I the majority knew English.
I loved the Crepe stands... Hmmm with the Nutella Chocolate!!
OMG... it's 3:30pm ... That's cruel!!!!!![]()
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Sorry, I cant help it- anytime you mention Paris I think of them. So bad I know!!
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Posted by itslaurie.
when are you going to Paris?
I went there this summer.. the majority of people spoke English there.. there were a hand full of rude people, but you'll find that anywhere you go.
I didn't find that at all! I didnt speak french well - only took it in school for 2 year - and everyone in paris spoke english to me. the waiters were patient and answers questions, all of the tourist places have people that speak english and I didn't think the people were rude.
Posted by JennandPhil827
Posted by itslaurie.
when are you going to Paris?
end of August
Posted by melissa&carmine
I didn't find that at all! I didnt speak french well - only took it in school for 2 year - and everyone in paris spoke english to me. the waiters were patient and answers questions, all of the tourist places have people that speak english and I didn't think the people were rude.
I have been to France twice and had two totally different experiences. The first time was to the French Riviera (Nice to be exact) and did not have a very good experience whatsoever. People were extremely rude to us, despite the fact that one of the people in my group was fluent in French. We got lost in a very bad part of town and no one was willing to help us, among other things. Needless to say, my experience didn't leave a very good taste in my mouth. A few years later though I went to Paris and had a wonderful time. The city is absolutely breathtaking and I found the people to be much more friendly and helpful. In the main touristy areas (hotels, museums, the bigger shops,etc) much of the staff speaks English so you will be okay. The city is IMO the most beautiful in Europe! Enjoy!
Posted by Katie&Chris2006
I have been to France twice and had two totally different experiences. The first time was to the French Riviera (Nice to be exact) and did not have a very good experience whatsoever. People were extremely rude to us, despite the fact that one of the people in my group was fluent in French. We got lost in a very bad part of town and no one was willing to help us, among other things. Needless to say, my experience didn't leave a very good taste in my mouth. A few years later though I went to Paris and had a wonderful time. The city is absolutely breathtaking and I found the people to be much more friendly and helpful. In the main touristy areas (hotels, museums, the bigger shops,etc) much of the staff speaks English so you will be okay. The city is IMO the most beautiful in Europe! Enjoy!
Posted by sr081906
Posted by JennandPhil827
Posted by itslaurie.
when are you going to Paris?
end of August
That's not bad! I don't think kids will be back to school yet so some people will still be out of Paris. August is the big month for parisians to be out of the City. It's usually mostly tourists in the summer.
