"Ariane Jenkins" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:35:30 -0500, limey > wrote:
>>>
>> The cheese shops, the delis, the bakeries with their breads, croissants
>> and
>> pain du chocolate, and (for me!) the wonderful patisseries with their
>> tempting fruit tarts, Napoleons and other sinful things, are absolute
>> musts.
>> Forget about bringing those home, though - just indulge.
>
> LOL, no need to tell me twice. <g>
>
>> Re the end of your first post - we have always been greeted warmly by the
>> French, especially since we are not strident and "Ugly Americans". The
>> French have told us some sad tales about that. We want them to know we
>> are
>> there to learn and to get to know the people better. The occasional rude
>> ones? Of course. Try any big city here. I don't know how much French
>> you speak but the most important French words to learn aren't "please" or
>> "thank you", but "where's the restroom, please?" <G>
>
> I took French in high school and a bit in college, but I'm terribly
> rusty. I _used_ to be fairly good at the comprehension part, but my
> accent is
> very poor. Still, I think I can remember enough to scrape by.
>
> "Pardonnez-moi Monsieur/Madame, mais ou-est le W.C., s'il vous plait?"
> ;D
>
> Ariane

OR --
Pardonnez-moi, Monsieur/Madame, mais où sont les toilettes, s'il vous plaît?
Dora