Ten tell-tale signs you've gone native in France
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Published: 6 Nov, 2013 CET.
Updated: Wed 6 Nov 2013 15:49 CET
Just how French are you? Some may be proud of it, some not so much, but any seasoned expat is likely to have picked up a truly Gallic trait or two. With some help from our readers, we've compiled a list of 10 tell-tale signs you’ve gone native.
Do you ever find yourself starting your sentences with a long "Baaaah" and a shoulder shrug – even when you're speaking English?
Do you leave friends back home with wet cheeks and horrified expressions when you greet them?
Have you traded in your traditional pint for a dainty panaché?
Well congratulations - you've "gone native" in France.
If you're still not sure, The Local, with a little help from readers, has compiled these Top 10 tell-tale signs you've "crossed over".
Top 10 tell-tale signs you've gone native in France
Have you caught yourself displaying any of these symptoms? Can you think of any others? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Do you ever find yourself starting your sentences with a long "Baaaah" and a shoulder shrug – even when you're speaking English?
Do you leave friends back home with wet cheeks and horrified expressions when you greet them?
Have you traded in your traditional pint for a dainty panaché?
Well congratulations - you've "gone native" in France.
If you're still not sure, The Local, with a little help from readers, has compiled these Top 10 tell-tale signs you've "crossed over".
Top 10 tell-tale signs you've gone native in France
Have you caught yourself displaying any of these symptoms? Can you think of any others? Let us know in the comments section below.
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