The hill I will die on: Parisian waiters are not rude – they’re just badly misunderstood | Helen Massy-Beresford

After living here for years, I can see through that old stereotype. My tip: if your server is not full of bonhomie, why not try saying ‘bonjour’? Parisian waiters are professionals, providing an excellent service – they are not rude or unfriendly, just sometimes slightly…

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