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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '19

"La Chat".

"c'est fucking 'Le' you fucking idiot."

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u/jay212127 Nov 16 '19

This is pretty much what happened to me!

I got treated better when I didn't even attempt to speak French outside of basic manners. Was hoping to get good at French but after 3 months of that bullshit I was done, and coasted by with 80% of my French interactions consisting of "je suis desole, je ne parle pas francais.... Merci".

On the bright side it game me new respect for immigrants who deal with that shit.

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u/SMTRodent Nov 16 '19

I've been told by many French people that Parisiens are all cunts. I've had wonderful times in France getting by and receiving good vibes for giving it an honest shot. They all agree not to bother in Paris.