The hill I will die on: Parisian waiters are not rude – they’re just badly misunderstood | Helen Massy-Beresford

After living here for years, I can see through that old stereotype. My tip: if your server is not full of bonhomie, why not try saying ‘bonjour’? Parisian waiters are professionals, providing an excellent service – they are not rude or unfriendly, just...

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What happened: After living here for years, I can see through that old stereotype. My tip: if your server is not full of bonhomie, why not try saying ‘bonjour’? Parisian waiters are professionals, providing an excellent service – they are not rude or unfriendly, just...

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Source attribution: The Guardian Business via theguardian.com. Original report: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/18/the-hill-i-will-die-on-paris-waiters-misunderstood-stereotype