FRENCH ENCOURAGED TO BE CIVIL
France has slipped to number three on the tourist destination list.
Hoping to reverse the downward trend, the tourism minister offers has
some tourist-friendly suggestions for the hospitality sector:
Be the first to say 'bon jour' when faced with a tourist.
Do not throw the change on the counter. Be patient in transactions.
If you do speak some English, do not pretend you don't - be brave,
and generous, and use it.
If tourists try to speak some French, be patient.
Postal counter workers should wear flags showing the languages they
speak.
Hang a 'bienvenue' sign on your shop door. An added 'welcome' or
'willkommen' doesn't hurt.
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