Great piece. I don’t know which made me laugh more: “two Larry Davids in a pod” or your dinner-out post-mortems of childhood. Recently we were waiting for a table at a partially full sidewalk cafe in the ancient Roman city of Narbonne. The staff saw and ignored us. After waiting several more minutes than acceptable, we chose a table and sat down, only to be admonished by the maitre: “it’s better if you wait.” We laughed to ourselves. You infuse this piece with insightful humor that makes even the infamous French haughtiness part of the experience!
Such a delightful and informative view into some of the ways that France is so different and wonderful from our life here in the States. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and a hunger in my stomach for a croissant!
So interesting! With my friends and family, the cheese comes after the meal.
The “apero” is like a small bowl of olives and some cheese twists and champagne or whisky.
I live here, thanks. Was comparing notes on cheese before or after. Bonne continuation.
Great piece. I don’t know which made me laugh more: “two Larry Davids in a pod” or your dinner-out post-mortems of childhood. Recently we were waiting for a table at a partially full sidewalk cafe in the ancient Roman city of Narbonne. The staff saw and ignored us. After waiting several more minutes than acceptable, we chose a table and sat down, only to be admonished by the maitre: “it’s better if you wait.” We laughed to ourselves. You infuse this piece with insightful humor that makes even the infamous French haughtiness part of the experience!
Thanks doll!
Such a delightful and informative view into some of the ways that France is so different and wonderful from our life here in the States. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and a hunger in my stomach for a croissant!