tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post6570941695735989281..comments2023-06-02T14:59:44.533+01:00Comments on Persolaise - A Perfume Blog: Rude, Unhelpful And Snobby. Must Be French...?Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806816026305227292noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-38037005892611828802010-12-27T18:15:44.158+00:002010-12-27T18:15:44.158+00:00I am happy to hear that you received a nice treatm...I am happy to hear that you received a nice treatment. My brother always says he loves ParisĀ“s ways of receiving a customer. I have never been to Paris but to several other places instead, in the country. I love when they say Mademoiselle because here it is quite stressful and rude. As for Britain, I can only speak of London. But I remember I was most of the time sitting on a tea room and sippingVintage Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360008343132814160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-59585476875553439482010-12-27T19:03:55.781+00:002010-12-27T19:03:55.781+00:00Sounds like your trip was successful- I'm glad...Sounds like your trip was successful- I'm glad to hear it! <br><br>When I went overseas (just to London), I was endlessly prepared by my American friend living there that I will have to deal with rude locals once I get there, and that it will be because I was American. I can happily say that I only had to endure one rude person in the 10 days I was there and countless people I encountered- Carrie Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087942243335319004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-3298322960833284072010-12-27T20:39:20.854+00:002010-12-27T20:39:20.854+00:00Good for you!!! Relax and enjoy the season/moment ...Good for you!!! Relax and enjoy the season/moment is all but forgotton - we need to be quite sure it THRIVES!! Do you have favourite gifts, or, like yt, it is ALL Winter Wonderland?? :-) Please check out music from the Manhatten Transfer`s holiday album - ``Snowfall`` is sooooo dreamy, and here in Atlanta we had a RARE White Christmas! :-)hotlanta lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-18779032385633462712010-12-27T22:04:13.085+00:002010-12-27T22:04:13.085+00:00To me shopping in France has always been a pleasan...To me shopping in France has always been a pleasant experience, unlike shopping in my city Amsterdam where sales assistants can be very rude and snobbish for some unexplainable reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-48845138260473927022010-12-28T06:27:44.739+00:002010-12-28T06:27:44.739+00:00My husband and I just returned from a day shopping...My husband and I just returned from a day shopping in San Francisco. It was a beautiful, productive day. The best part? pastries and coffee at a wondereful, local bakery -Tartine. Delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-3247413708590400632010-12-28T06:32:37.828+00:002010-12-28T06:32:37.828+00:00My husband and I just returned from a day shopping...My husband and I just returned from a day shopping in San Francisco. It was a beautiful, productive day. The best part? pastries and coffee at a wondereful, local bakery -Tartine. Delicious!Cheryl G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02776592817391413034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-21177344664648254412010-12-28T08:12:49.452+00:002010-12-28T08:12:49.452+00:00I don't know where that misconception came fro...I don't know where that misconception came from but when I was in Paris, I was continually surprised by the customer care and the level of politeness and helpfulness (and I wanted to practice my French but they all wanted to practice their English). :)<br>I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful time and got such lovely presents. Merry Christmas!Ineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-86593402830902643162010-12-28T11:48:42.440+00:002010-12-28T11:48:42.440+00:00Vintage Lady, almost all my shopping experiences i...Vintage Lady, almost all my shopping experiences in France have been very positive indeed. It's British sales assistants who could do with a few tips on general politeness and good manners.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-50144387451256300432010-12-28T11:49:58.719+00:002010-12-28T11:49:58.719+00:00Carrie, isn't it weird how all these stereotyp...Carrie, isn't it weird how all these stereotypes get perpetuated. <br><br>I'll do my best to write about Paris before too long.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-66093782254272361392010-12-28T11:51:24.367+00:002010-12-28T11:51:24.367+00:00Linda, thanks for stopping by. A favourite present...Linda, thanks for stopping by. A favourite present? Well, the Paris trip was a Christmas present, so I guess that would have to be my favourite.<br><br>And as for snow, I think we've now had plenty in Britain, thank you very much!Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-62800375425188276662010-12-28T11:53:26.539+00:002010-12-28T11:53:26.539+00:00Anonymous, I've never been to Amsterdam, but I...Anonymous, I've never been to Amsterdam, but I have to say I've heard only good things about it. Maybe we're all just rude to our own kind??!?!Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-35675591719086054442010-12-28T11:53:26.538+00:002010-12-28T11:53:26.538+00:00Cheryl G, San Francisco is one of several cities o...Cheryl G, San Francisco is one of several cities on my 'must visit' list. Perhaps I'll make it to Tartine one day!Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-89365941768836494612010-12-28T11:54:38.348+00:002010-12-28T11:54:38.348+00:00Ines, I'm pleased you were impressed too. The ...Ines, I'm pleased you were impressed too. <br><br>The Christmas celebrations are going well so far. Today we've got more people coming over for scones, jam and cream. The calories never stop!Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-13683661397982903642010-12-29T10:33:37.530+00:002010-12-29T10:33:37.530+00:00The poor French, where did they get this sad reput...The poor French, where did they get this sad reputation? I've always had a lovely time in Paris, and the people I've met there have always been charming and gracious when I attempt to speak my primitive French! I'm glad you had a great time.<br>-MarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-88357016009626660412010-12-29T19:22:42.888+00:002010-12-29T19:22:42.888+00:00Marla, I can only put it down to jealousy. Perhaps...Marla, I can only put it down to jealousy. Perhaps all the other European countries wish they could deliver service as charming and efficient as that offered by the French.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.com