Polite Parisians: Really?
I wander through 19th-century Paris looking for the truth behind that famous French rudeness. From café manners to street etiquette, I trace how politeness actually worked in everyday life and why visitors kept getting it wrong. A small social history of Parisian manners, myths, and misunderstandings.
Rolly's Take
For the curious soul who savors the complexities of human behavior, this blog invites you to dissect the paradox of Parisian manners. It captures the delicate dance between myth and reality, revealing how history shapes our understanding of civility and rudeness. Here, every anecdote is a window into a culture rich in contradictions, waiting for you to explore its depths.