Originally Posted by
Bainite
Even if you don't learn any other French, always say bonjour before you start asking for stuff at a shop or restaurant in Paris. Them frogs think it's very rude not to. Good idea when first checking in on apron and ground freq too.
Tried that, they're still rude...they seem to even get mad when you make an attempt to use their language and just don't get it right. People are much nicer in AMS. So after you've seen the sights in Paris, bid layovers elsewhere, you'll appreciate not having to deal with the 2-3 hours bus rides anyway. Tot Zeins!