tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011647259561000207.post1855373288365055534..comments2023-11-22T15:04:13.888+01:00Comments on Just Another American in Paris: Those White Athletic ShoesAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09601542052605334407noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011647259561000207.post-41944704993616666712009-07-16T01:17:04.333+02:002009-07-16T01:17:04.333+02:00Very sensible advice especially for a first time A...Very sensible advice especially for a first time American tourist in Pairs---me. Even though I'm taking a French class I already figured out they would know who I was the first time I tried to speak in French!Jan Heighhttp://janheigh.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011647259561000207.post-34672255087132677482009-07-11T09:59:03.718+02:002009-07-11T09:59:03.718+02:00Great post! I live in a very non-touristy area of ...Great post! I live in a very non-touristy area of paris, and when I walk past the stalls at the markets, the sellers start yelling out 'welcome' and 'cheap!' as soon as they see me. It used to bother me, but now I just respond straight away in french; I love seeing the look on their faces. Enjoy your holiday, people, without being hung-up on how 'french' you look.Scarletnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011647259561000207.post-16541012309907821122009-07-10T19:57:24.355+02:002009-07-10T19:57:24.355+02:00I used to worry about how I dressed when I travele...I used to worry about how I dressed when I traveled, but now I just feel that if they don't like it, tough. I do however, agree with your advice about keeping a low profile, especially in restaurants.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.com