Ever heard of Paris syndrome?

“ Paris Syndrome as a state of complete culture shock. Tourists from Japan are especially susceptible to having a disappointing experience in Paris because of how the city has been idealized in Japanese pop culture and media.”

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This is why I always tell people to never set expectations in life
when you set Expectations(of any kind ) there is a great chance you end up disappointed and unhappy

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CrystalSkull · F

Some people were exceedingly rude to us in Paris when we spoke English, as soon as we reverted to our other tongue they weren’t. However some people were friendly regardless.

ElwoodBlues · M

@CrystalSkull When we went to Paris, it was about 40 years after I had taken a year of French in college. For each encounter with a store clerk, waiter, etc, I prepared a sentence in French and then they came right back in English politely. All I had to to was make an effort in French and then I was treated politely.

Oh, and we had a marvelous time, strolling the quieter streets, buying crepes to eat as we walked, smoothies, pastries, etc.

CrystalSkull · F

@ElwoodBlues we also did.