Forget About It
The French say "laisser tomber" like gangsters say "forget about it". What does it mean?? Make up your minds!!!
A Tall Drink of Anything
You know the feeling when you order a large orange juice at a diner and you're super let down when it comes out because it's 8 oz? Imagine a whole country with cupboards packed full of this special brand of diner-sized disappointments. French cups are designed for sipping on much smaller serving sizes. I now guzzle juice directly from the carton and (more often than not) while standing in front of the refrigerator. I know - it's sad - but it doesn't make sense to dirty a glass for one gulp... it's not even a big gulp. Hehe... ;)Basic Instincts
Dropping Billy off at the airport reminded me that I haven't seen a wax paper toilet seat cover in a while. In fact, you're lucky if you get a toilet seat at all in most public restrooms around here. And, oh, instead of the little handle, the French use a myriad of levers, buttons, and hand-sized trick-door-style contraptions to flush their business. Each visit to the lou is followed by a multiple choice quiz: a. #1, b. #2, or c. all of the above. You can normally choose c (all options available) without fail, and yes, sometimes you still have to jiggle it a little. Ha!
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