Do French people like when you speak English?

As we said, the French are very proud of their language. And they won't like it if you assume everyone must speak English. They'll be more welcoming and helpful if you show your respect by being polite and saying a few words in French.



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In France, it's considered rude not to say hello every time you enter a shop or when you first begin a conversation with a local. Brush up on these ten French words or phrases that'll get you beyond bonjour.

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  • #1 United Kingdom. 91.1% of regular residents over the age of three speak English (or Welsh in Wales) as their primary language. ...
  • #2 Republic of Ireland. ...
  • #3 Netherlands. ...
  • #4 Iceland. ...
  • #5 Malta. ...
  • #6 Sweden. ...
  • #7 Norway. ...
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Is English Harder than French To Learn? French is not as hard to learn as it is considered by most of the people, especially when compared to English. In fact, it is a language that's much easier to achieve fluency in than you'd have ever expected. English is inconsistent when it comes to pronunciation.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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There are people living in Barcelona that have come from all over the world, who quickly find that the best way to communicate is in English. Tourists usually have a relatively easy time getting around the city and communicating with the locals in English, mainly in the touristic areas.

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