January 8, 2007

Your official guide to rude Parisians

Have you been to Paris and found the inhabitants rude? You’re not alone. Check out what French officials are doing to help foreign tourists fit in:

According an article published by Reuters, French tourism officials have released a new guide to help tourists understand rude Parisians. The guide includes a list of commonly used gestures, including “shut up”, and instructs visitors on how to “cop the Parisian attitude.”

Reuters notes that the guide is part of an advertising strategy to attract tourists to Paris. The guide can be found at www.cestsoparis.com along with games and events calendars.

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