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What makes for a good or a bad tourist? Please post all of your ideas here re the do's and don'ts.
Good tourists know to keep correct change on them, especially when only ordering an expresso. -
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What makes for a good or a bad tourist? Please post all of your ideas here re the do's and don'ts.
Good tourists are the ones who never forget that they are guests in the country they are visiting. -
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What makes for a good or a bad tourist? Please post all of your ideas here re the do's and don'ts.
I've observed many a bad tourist in Paris, usually my fellow Americans :-) To be a better tourist, read a few tips from reliable sources, eg Rick Steves. Learn a few basics of French - greetings, asking directions, ordering food, saying thank you, handling money. Speak quietly so only the people you are talking to can hear you. Always say "bonjour" when entering a store, and "merci" and "au revoir" when leaving. Don't touch things in French markets and stores...point and ask for help. If you are in an establishment, ask if it is OK to take a photo. Paris can be so beautiful at every turn, but remember that people are trying to get to work, so don't stop in the middle of the sidewalk to take pictures...move out of the way. And if you don't want to stand out as a tourist, don't wear your bright new athletic shoes. Most of all, be respectful. Forget about the old rumor that the French are rude...they just don't like rude people. Interact with the French with respect for their language and their culture, and you will be a good tourist. -
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1Oh stop!! Everyone who saw the cyclists come into Paris were thrilled. And anyone who could stand for 6 1/2 hours has stamina. Pas moi! Congratulations! ;-)
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2I posted to this same question above....the whole thing is ridiculous and just forget it....
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2It’s old news, a rehash that the woman quoted has been trying to get in the press for a year. The lawyers who have looked at it have all said that short-term rental are 100% legal and the Mayor’s interpretation won’t stand up in either French court or the European courts The Mayor has tried to launch a PR scare about it instead. It's all nonsense. Don't be concerned in the least. Especially when you are dealing with a compnay like Paris Perfect. They are a licensed, registered, commercial company that pays a lot of taxes, too! Just forget it.
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2I have answers this question numerous times. Please use the SEARCH function of the Q & A section here. If I were you - I wouldn't worry about not finding your short-term rental apartment. CHEERS!! K
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