30 Jul Paris launches campaign to overcome rudeness…
Posted at 08:54h
in Civility, Courtesy, Cynthia Lett, etiquette, first impression, France, International Manners, international protocol, media coverage of etiquette, Rude Cities, The Lett Group, Travel Etiquette
This article caught my eye because in my world travels, I have kept a keen eye on where rudeness runs rampant and where the population practices a greater degree of kindness and consideration of others. While all of France can’t be categorized as “rude”, I have experienced a greater percentage of haughty behavior in Paris than in most other cities. Since the word etiquette is French, I have always found this to be bizarre and sad. Perhaps the tide is turning and Parisians are thinking that kindness is better? What do you think?
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/29/local-rudeness-irritating-even-the-french/