July 25, 2024
Parisians offer language tips to tourists visiting France for 2024 Olympics
Parisians guide tourists ahead of 2024 Olympics. —Reuters As France’s hosting of the Olympics approaches, Parisians have instructed tourists to use certain words and phrases as they tour the country. According CNN, saying “bonjour” (hello) in French is an essential step that boosts the person’s impression. This tip was given by a former American expat who lived there. “If you’re going to France and you don’t start all your interactions with ‘bonjour,’ you might wake up a little rude,” says Elisabeth Guenette, who regularly shares language tips and cultural insights from teaching in both France and the U.S. with her


