In Brazil the politeness is also very important! Most people in restaurants/bakeries/etc will still serve you if you don't say "Bom dia / Boa tarde / Boa noite" but they definitely won't do it happy or as well as when you do say "Bom dia, obrigada, por favor, etc". I'm going to Paris next week, so thank you very much for the tips!
I said Bonjour everywhere we went in June. I also learned when I said it in the evening I was told "after 6pm, we say bonsoir". Always used bonsoir in the evening after that. 😁
Agree with these Theo :) Walk or take metro. I discovered the city is so small, and easy to walk from one arrondissement to another, and if you turn down an unfamiliar side street you might discover a charming street full of life you might miss if you're in a cab. What not to do - dont eat on the streets, although I'm guilty of tearing off a piece of a baguette and chewing it as I walked but got a few stares, haha
Basically just have good manners. We are missing that in the US. Been to France and have not had any issues because I can read the room and know how to act appropriately.
Thanks for a great vlog again. And you're right, Paris is best seen by walking. It's lovely to find little streets and hidden gems. The centre can be easily explored by foot.
Enjoyed your video, as always, Theo. Could you do a video on some helpful words and phrases you think are important to know for native English speakers when they are visiting in France and don't know French? That would be really helpful, and you would be able to give us the correct pronunciation too. Thanks much.
I love your last advice the most, to walk... that is exactly what I want to do next time I go. Last time I went in January and it was too cold for me, coming from the tropics. To get a real feel of the city one needs to walk.
THEO! I already visited the big attractions. Next year, I think I will stay in the 5th Arrondissement - somewhere on Boulevard St Germain! I hope it will be more relaxing ♥
Bonjour, Théo. In French, is it natural to use Madame and Moushet for someone i meet for the first time? In Japanese, it is especially manners to use honorifics to people i meet for the first time. Thank you for telling me important things. Bonne journée. à demain!
Ah Theo, it seems to me that customers have almost no rights in France., is that true? ... I love the freedom of North America in comparison. So many rules It reminds me a lot of boarding school with the good sisters. 😂😂😂😂. We are not so bound by rules. If you come to Canada, you will be able to relax. We don't mind what you choose to wear, even if you want to wear a beret in Montreal. 😉 And no one will be rude to you if you forget to say bonjour or hi. You don't have to be afraid to ask if you can change an item in your order. 🍗🧀🥓🥨 The waiter will try and help you or they will tell you that it is not possible and suggest something else. And they will make you a steak well done ,even if they prefer you eat it mostly raw. After all it is your tummy the food is going into. 😀Thanks Theo, your content is always interesting and a lot of fun. I learn a lot from your videos. I wonder, could you do an episode on what it is like for tourists with disabilities in Paris? Have the authorities done anything to help disabled people and tourists to accommodate them? Thanks again
Customers do have rights in France, but waiters, attendants and all employees do as well. The first rule for not being rude when visiting another country - any country - is to adjust to its rules and manners; and in France it starts with being polite at all places.
Hi Theo I am planning to visit Paris and have found your videos really helpful with my planning. I am wondering if you will do a video of this or that? Example, if you are in Montmarte, instead of visiting Sacre Coeur, visit this instead 🙏
Thank u Theo for sharing dese tips wth us , it wil help to explore d country better n enjoy d culture, food , n tourist places. Afterwall, wen in Rome, do as d Romans😊, take care n a demain 👋 👋
The beret has become a fashion accessory occasionally worn by some people (especially women, urban dwellers), but very few French people routinely wear it nowadays, you can spend several weeks in France and you'll see many more people wearing American style caps than berets. The last person I really saw really wearing a beret was my grandfather who would be 120-year old this year.
In Brazil the politeness is also very important! Most people in restaurants/bakeries/etc will still serve you if you don't say "Bom dia / Boa tarde / Boa noite" but they definitely won't do it happy or as well as when you do say "Bom dia, obrigada, por favor, etc".
I'm going to Paris next week, so thank you very much for the tips!
Thank you . Very good advise. Warn people that when the sun sets they need to say Bonsoir instead of Bonjour.
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I said Bonjour everywhere we went in June. I also learned when I said it in the evening I was told "after 6pm, we say bonsoir". Always used bonsoir in the evening after that. 😁
Your channel is my new favorite! I have never been to France but I am fascinated by the culture and enjoy hearing a new perspective on it. Thank you!
French Parisian here, and I agree with everything that Theo said.
Thank you !
Agree with these Theo :) Walk or take metro. I discovered the city is so small, and easy to walk from one arrondissement to another, and if you turn down an unfamiliar side street you might discover a charming street full of life you might miss if you're in a cab.
What not to do - dont eat on the streets, although I'm guilty of tearing off a piece of a baguette and chewing it as I walked but got a few stares, haha
Basically just have good manners. We are missing that in the US. Been to France and have not had any issues because I can read the room and know how to act appropriately.
Cher Theo, Îreally enjoy your videos. They are filled with common sense and you are never condescending. Merci bien.
I'm glad you loved it !
Listen to Theo! 👏 these points are all true based on my travels in France
Thanks for making this video Theo, and thanks for the information.
Thanks for a great vlog again. And you're right, Paris is best seen by walking. It's lovely to find little streets and hidden gems. The centre can be easily explored by foot.
I am not sure if anyone has ever told you this but you look like Napoleon. I think you could play him in a movie if they made one in France.
Ahah thank you !
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De rien! Vive Theo!
Great tips, Theo! I love the manners and civility.
Thanks for the tips, Theo 😊
Enjoyed your video, as always, Theo. Could you do a video on some helpful words and phrases you think are important to know for native English speakers when they are visiting in France and don't know French? That would be really helpful, and you would be able to give us the correct pronunciation too. Thanks much.
Oh great idea ! I usually don't do language video but why not !
Bonjour Theo , thank you for the tips !
I love your videos Theo, they are always so informative and honest.
Thank you !
I love your last advice the most, to walk... that is exactly what I want to do next time I go. Last time I went in January and it was too cold for me, coming from the tropics. To get a real feel of the city one needs to walk.
Oh yes Paris can be cold during a big part of the year !
THEO! I already visited the big attractions.
Next year, I think I will stay in the 5th Arrondissement - somewhere on Boulevard St Germain! I hope it will be more relaxing ♥
Bonjour, Théo. In French, is it natural to use Madame and Moushet for someone i meet for the first time?
In Japanese, it is especially manners to use honorifics to people i meet for the first time.
Thank you for telling me important things.
Bonne journée. à demain!
Yes it is
Bonjour, Theo. Those are some good points, things to definitely avoid. Frankly. I follow the same inner rules anywhere -- it's just good science.
I'm happy you enjoyed the video !
Thanks so much. 🎉🎉🎉
Great advice
Ah Theo, it seems to me that customers have almost no rights in France., is that true? ... I love the freedom of North America in comparison. So many rules It reminds me a lot of boarding school with the good sisters. 😂😂😂😂. We are not so bound by rules. If you come to Canada, you will be able to relax. We don't mind what you choose to wear, even if you want to wear a beret in Montreal. 😉 And no one will be rude to you if you forget to say bonjour or hi.
You don't have to be afraid to ask if you can change an item in your order. 🍗🧀🥓🥨 The waiter will try and help you or they will tell you that it is not possible and suggest something else.
And they will make you a steak well done ,even if they prefer you eat it mostly raw. After all it is your tummy the food is going into. 😀Thanks Theo, your content is always interesting and a lot of fun. I learn a lot from your videos.
I wonder, could you do an episode on what it is like for tourists with disabilities in Paris?
Have the authorities done anything to help disabled people and tourists to accommodate them?
Thanks again
Customers do have rights in France, but waiters, attendants and all employees do as well. The first rule for not being rude when visiting another country - any country - is to adjust to its rules and manners; and in France it starts with being polite at all places.
I agree with all the things you mentioned in this video. I take Ubers if I'm time-constrained; otherwise I walk or take the Metro to get around Paris.
Bonjour Theo❤
In watching the Olympics, I’ve heard the beautiful French National anthem. Could you tell us about it, its history, translation and meaning?
Hi Theo I am planning to visit Paris and have found your videos really helpful with my planning. I am wondering if you will do a video of this or that? Example, if you are in Montmarte, instead of visiting Sacre Coeur, visit this instead 🙏
Oh great idea ! I should do a series like that on Instagram reels too !
Thank u Theo for sharing dese tips wth us , it wil help to explore d country better n enjoy d culture, food , n tourist places. Afterwall, wen in Rome, do as d Romans😊, take care n a demain 👋 👋
dont swim in the seine
6:30 Instead of wearing the beret, wear the phryge bonnet :)
The beret has become a fashion accessory occasionally worn by some people (especially women, urban dwellers), but very few French people routinely wear it nowadays, you can spend several weeks in France and you'll see many more people wearing American style caps than berets. The last person I really saw really wearing a beret was my grandfather who would be 120-year old this year.
What are your thoughts on the movie "The Dreamers?"
From Bertollucci ? I need to watch it !
@@frenchguytheo highly recommend I have to warn you, on the first watch it's weird
😳😆butinai🤑🤧
I'll just be my wonderful self and relax. I don't don't want to pretend to be someone I'm not, and I like my steaks well done! 😊
It's a pity to have steaks in France when you could have real french cuisine instead 😀