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Top ten tips: How to date a Frenchman

The French man has long been considered the holy grail of international lovers. But there are some very particular do's and don'ts when it comes to grabbing one for yourself. To help you find your way, we've collected some advice from two wise women. Amanda Cox is English-Canadian, lives in Paris, and has literally written the blog on this subject, 'How to date a Frenchman.' Felicia Craddock is a writer and translator from London who has lived in Paris since 2011.

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Number 1: Let him run after you. "Lay it all out on a platter for a Frenchman and he will get bored", says Cox. "French men are all about the chase, and playing hard to get is part of it. So don’t ask him out. Don’t make the first move. Let it all come from him."
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