Normally when entering a business you say hello to people in your general area. Men will remove their hats generally, chivalry is not dead! And when leaving you say auvoir or bon journey (goodbye, good day) …At a cafe or restaurant: Yes, water is normally free, but not automatically offered, you must ask. There is generally a good selection of waters and spritzers If you ask for ice, expect a couple of cubes. Here it is a cheat to use much ice, as you get less drink …Once again, siesta is normally from 14-16:00 2-4pm Large retailers, Aldi, Action, etc do not close, but expect most small businesses to. Oh, a full workweek in France is 35 hours, there is generally no overtime pay, you trade for extra time off Some jobs are by “contract” for a certain time Beets generally come packaged as on the left… voila, pickled beets in used food jars 60 minute water bath, works every time! Random things, keeps it interesting

Similar to the US… Texas, Maine, Nyc, Cal, Ga, etc…..

This line may be familiar to some… how about “St. Dominique’s preview? Van Morrison was born in Scotland, and is over 80 years and still performing! With uplifting music played around well thought lyrics, he sings about Edith Piaf and part of her life journey. Also enjoy the story about another well respected performer from France… RIP “La foi du charbonnier” (translated as “the coal miner’s faith”) https://youtu.be/8g6aam3Z7ug?is=pYnEKL0683Wbk3kQ https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2020/11/edith-piaf-miraculous-healing-and-conversion-to-orthodoxy

For a week, 3 months, or an extended period, there are items that you use and consume on a regular basis. True, many things in France are more cost effective, but a few things are extremely more expensive. Here are a few off the top, some from research, some from experience, (OUCH) 1. MOST OTC medications, example, acetaminophen naproxen sodium.(Aleve), ibuprofen… Cost up to 1euro, $1.17 PER TABLET All of these are in small quantity blister packs of 24 maximum, clear LIVER DANGER warnings 2. MOST OTC CREAMS and natural suppliments: Creams such as BioFreeze, Voltarin, etc will be approx. 35% more (with US exchange) Natural supplements, example, Magnesium, Turmeric, Omega, MultiV…. 200% or more! Using this FREE information, even on a short vacation, could save enough to have a romantic supper, (fr: diner) at a quaint bistro! And we have so much more to share soon! MESSAGE ME for a company that has the best variety of quality natural supplements in the world! VAT and shipping included, quick shipments. PS. I looked at this Peugeot today, minty new for only 2k Eur. It is SANS PERMIS, (no license), and max at 75kmh! I think it is mine soon! The other picture is packaging examples… Note the knife, found in my village, 1917 WW1 mess kit knife! A BIENTOT! (See you soon) #lovemefrance @lovemefrance

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