Les Français ne sont pas trop bizarres, non?
I t is much more fun to be in France when you speak French. The people in this area seem to know a few words in English like hello, numbers or welcome but overall they seem to be uncomfortable speaking any English, not that I've been trying to. It's great because although there are tourists in this area, you can't at all get by by speaking English. When I say bonjour or perhaps I'm speaking to my parents in English people will either stare or say hello when they pass you, which takes me off guard. In fact, when you walk into a store, on the street, or you just so happen to notice another human being you always say the polite Bonjour or the even more polite Bonjour Monsieur/Madame. Even if they speak fluent English many times they would rather speak French. However; as I was warned by several French people, do not give the traditional American smile/smirk when making eye contact with someone, especially on the street; as a woman men think you're comin...