I want to know about Paris! I received a lot of comments saying, "What is Paris like now?" So I talked with a senior in Paris about this! It's subjective, so I don't think it's completely as it is! But I hope you'll listen to it roughly ☺️ If you have any points like, "This happened! Or like this! It's like this! Please let me know! ! ---------------------------- ◼︎ Paris common information ① "Shopping takes time" ・ Many apparel stores have one-on-one customer service, so it can take a long time to wait in line. ・ Self-checkouts have increased, but there are many machine problems. ② "Say hello when you enter the store" ・ In France, people exchange greetings. When you enter a store, it's a good idea to say "bonjour" first. ③ "About tipping" ・ At star-ranked restaurants, you often pay the American-style amount (10% to 20%). ・ With the increase in touchless payments using electronic money, it is not necessarily necessary. ④ "The way floors are counted is different" - In France, there is a floor called the ground floor, so the way floors are counted is different from Japan. [How to count floors] 1st floor in Japan = ground floor in France 2nd floor = 1st floor 3rd floor = 2nd floor ⑤ "There are no convenience stores" - When buying small items, it is convenient to use pharmacies and private shops. ⑥ "Vacuum packing" - Some stores will vacuum pack dairy products for souvenirs. ⑦ "There are many international restaurants" - There are many immigrants from countries that were once French colonies, and there are many shops from Vietnam, Tunisia, Morocco, etc. - There are also many Japanese restaurants. ⑧ "There are three types of water in restaurants" ○○ sylve plais 1) Carbonated water (L'eau Gazouse) 2) Mineral water (L'eau Plat) 3) Free tap water (Carafe d'Or) It is better to say "○○ sylve plais". ⑨ "There are many pickpockets" - Attach a strap to your smartphone and wear it around your neck.・Take precautions such as using a bag with a zipper that you wear diagonally across your shoulder. ⑩ "The days are long in summer" ・In summer, it is light outside even at 9pm. ・Even if it is light, stores close soon, so be careful. ・It is convenient to prepare snacks in case the store closes and you cannot enter. ⑪ "There is a large difference in temperature" ・There is a large difference in temperature between morning and evening, so it is recommended to wear 2 to 3 layers of clothes. ・Paris is at a latitude slightly higher than Hokkaido, so imagine the climate as being about that level. ⑫ "The plugs are different" ・The shape of the outlet in France is type C (SE type). ・It is convenient to have something that can be charged with USB or other devices for electrical appliances. ⑬ "The toilets are a bit inconvenient" ・Public toilets are not always clean, so it is convenient to have disinfectant wipes. ⑭ "Transport stops due to demonstrations" ・It is convenient to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "Tabi-Regi" to obtain information about demonstrations in Japanese. [TabiRegi URL] https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabire... ⑮ "Difference between taxis and Uber" ・Taxis can use designated lanes, so they are faster. ・Uber often takes longer to travel, but the fare is clear. ・In France, there is a pet-friendly ride-hailing service called "Uber Pet". [Uber Pet URL] https://help.uber.com/ja-JP/riders/ar... ---------------------------- [Anne/Instagram] / annewatanabe_official #AnneWatanabe #anneTOKYO #ParisThings #ParisTourism #Paris