TIPS AND TRICKS
Before
you delve into our practical tips and tricks, here are
our top ten most important tips for a happy life in
France:
| * | Introduce yourself to your local Mayor at the earliest opportunity - it's vital you have his support. | ||
| * | Be honest and relaxed in your dealings with authority otherwise forget getting anything done. | ||
| * | Don't bring "baggage" with you - when in France do as the French do. | ||
| * | Don't isolate yourself - make a genuine effort to become a real member of your community. | ||
| * | NEVER, NEVER, NEVER take a builder on trust, and NEVER pay large sums of money in advance. | ||
| * | Don't be the French equivalent of a "whinging pom" - otherwise why bother to come here? | ||
| * | Be flexible and don't upset your neighbours - one day you'll need them. | ||
| * | Don't be critical of local customs and lifestyle, we aren't here to reproduce Britain. | ||
| * | Learn to speak French - if nothing else it's only common courtesy and the French appreciate the effort. | ||
| * | Learn to love Pastis and remember 6pm is always aperitif time - forget doing anything else. | ||
| * | Finally - relax and enjoy every day, there are no "trial runs" in life, we only pass this way once! | ||
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