When approaching a roundabout, just because a car is in the left hand lane doesn’t mean it’s actually turning left. They cannot understand, if you’re facing a dilemma, why you wouldn’t consult your friends and follow their suggestions.Independence is a sin and freethinking is not encouraged.From an early age children in France are told that their language is the hardest in the world to learn, that their education system is the best in the world and when they have conquered both (It is therefore of no surprise that their egos enter the room before they do and that no matter how right you are, you’ll always be wrong.I have given up arguing with the man from ‘La poste’ that my parcels are not wrapped correctly or Bouygues Telecom that really they should process my request to upgrade my phone plan on the day I requested it, rather than 20 days later. This is because in order to move into a rental, you are required to put the equivalent of three months rent down in advance. Adults aged between 20 and 30 years seem to be less French and more open to change and difference.As a tourist you will be complimented on your French. By continuing to browse our site, you are agreeing to our cookie policy. !Cancelling direct debits from your bank account is illegal in France. If something is agreed verbally, ALWAYS email afterwards with an exchange of what has occurred and always keep a copy of the email. Speaking to other expats they confirm they suspicions of this and suggest that unless you’re one of these categories you do not fall into their ‘rules’ and will confuse them.If you’re of the weaker variety, you can expect to be shouted at. However unlike the wonderfully bright, colourful and welcoming nurseries/pre-schools/kindies we’ve been used to, we found Registering your child for ecolle maternelle is easy IF your child is aged 5-6 because it is compulsory for the Primary schools do not allow parents inside the school gates. Community

Everything I have learnt about psychology and children’s learning is juxtaposed by the French model. He tells me that people in his company are so frightened of using LinkedIn that they won’t use their real names and won’t post updates.So, what does all this mean? You would have thought I was a martian with people stopping in the middle of the supermarket to stare at me (with their mouths wide open).Playing it Safe should be the moto for living here in France. If a car is indicating right, it could go left.Do not cross the road if a car is approaching. Expect to wait up to SEVEN days for your ‘secret codes’.If you wish to set up transfer requests, yup, you guessed it, you’ll have to wait for another new code! This is fine if your child has an actual illness that requires a specific diet however I have yet to find a Dr who will sign us a letter about veganism. You will also be sent a client number in a separate letter. Not at all. Apparently it’s damaging. Students are given a day-to-day book (I have found schools in Lyon to be the most unwelcoming, cold (literally freezing) and heartless places. Are you confused yet? Share your opinion and get in touch with professionals and services tested and approved by expats. It’s much more overt than it used to be and it’s institutional throughout.I have witnessed unprovoked French people spitting at Arabic women, I’ve seen unprovoked verbal abuse from the French towards Arabic families with young children but most frequently, I see French men humiliate young teenage girls who wear some form of traditional clothing. If you wish to know more, please Attention! Services

These letters MUST follow a guideline, so best print one from the internet and amend it.Our experience of schools has been strict, uncompromising and hostile and I will endeavour to explain why in a not too long winded way!Children, like in many other countries, start the education process at the age of three. Earlier this year I shaved off half the side of my hair and dyed the stubble pink. No rush…. Physical Education is taught but this comprises of either frisbee, cross county or gymnastics. If you stay in French people’s houses, you will soon realise that they dedicate entire shelves and bookcases to collecting these pieces of paper. Your purpose as a tourist is to come, compliment them on how wonderful their stagnating country is, pay lots of money for mediocre food, line the pockets of vineyard owners and then LEAVE. The conversation always goes ‘Well, lThere are some exceptions to this rule however! This is where it will help save your arse. It starts at ‘Ecole Maternelle’ where up to the age of SIX children are expected to have a sleep in the afternoons for an hour!! I write about my 3+ years of teaching English in Paris and Lyon, battling French bureaucracy, and traveling around France and Europe.Hi! I’ve had some nice conversations in supermarkets with women over 70.

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