Pardon my French

These French people are just great! My Frech really isn't that good and I have to use English every now and then. And so far everything's going fine. Let me tell you how to cope.

1. You ask the person, if he/she speaks English. He/she says "yes" or "but of course". You speak English with him/her.

2. You ask the person, if he/she speaks English. He/she says "no" or "non". You happen to know the three words you need, in French, and you use them.

3. You ask the person, if he/she speaks English. He/she says "no" or "non". You don't have the slightest idea what the word for spoon or pillow is, so you do your best mime.

4. You ask the person, if he/she speaks English. He/she says "yes" or "oui". You listen to him/her going on in French and try to guess what he/she is saying.


And in every case - remember to smile!