Sometimes when you are in a place that is completely out of your element and out of your comfort zone you just have to laugh. There have been many situations here where I'm sure some would crack down and call it quits but I've found each experience to be rather amusing and just laugh at myself and think it could be much, much worse.
A couple funny experiences thus far:
1. I did a load of wash at a local laundromat and purchased the detergent from a local grocery store. However, due to the fact that I just grabbed what I saw was a good deal and without much thought, it turns out I did that entire load of laundry with fabric softener and NOT with detergent soap. Ha! At least everything smelled good right?
2. I got a haircut at a department store near my place because it has been the cheapest place I've seen since being here. Unfortunately due to my inability to communicate what I wanted I ended up looking like I was leaving for the Marines! The barber continuously said "un petite court?" which means something along the lines of "A little short?" and I thought he meant he was going to CUT OFF a little but really he meant he was going to LEAVE a little on my head! At least I won't need to get a haircut for a while...
I've not encountered too many sassy French people as they are typically generalized but rather view the French or more precisely Parisians the same as any big city folk. Some people are nice and patient, others are not.
Have a good day everyone!
Michael
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