Are people friendly in Paris?

Parisian people are reserved and a bit difficult to crack down. And especially if you don't know French, befriending locals can be difficult. But this doesn't mean it's impossible to make new friends. Just remember to go about it in the right way, be patient, and show your effort to learn French and the culture.



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Yes, Paris is generally friendly to American tourists. But French culture is very different from American culture so it's best to be aware and respectful of the local customs.

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As long as you are being polite, it will be alright. The only problem is that most french people are not very good in english, so if you start head on in english, it may be uncomfortable for them, and in the worst case they might not stop to answer you.

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If you've just moved to Paris as an expat, making new friends in your new city is probably one of your biggest concerns. The French have an unfair reputation for being standoffish and they can be a bit harder to crack than other nationalities, something that a language barrier certainly makes more complicated.

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Preface 1: The title of this post is a redundant phrase because Paris is basically an introvert's paradise. The French in general are a lot more reserved and introverted than, say, Americans.

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A dead giveaway for a tourist is speaking with a loud voice. French people tend to be quieter than most Europeans, so keep that in mind when you are out and about. Use your indoor voice that you would have in a museum, and you're good to go!

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Yes, they do speak English in Paris and you can still easily get around Paris without speaking French. However, English isn't as commonly spoken in Paris as it is in other large European cities, such as Amsterdam, Oslo, Copenhagen or Vienna.

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But the architecture is incredibly delicate, the monuments are majestic, the city itself was strongly planned during the late 19th century to elegantly expose most of the prestigious buildings, which gives the impression of order. The city is also dense, it can be annoying, but the streets tend to be a bit narrow.

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