French Stranger #77
To see more of my photographs of my Paris waiters, visit My French Life. My article "Waiting in Paris" was featured recently.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
100 French Strangers - Yet Another Friendly Waiter
To see more of my photographs of my Paris waiters, visit My French Life. My article "Waiting in Paris" was featured recently.
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16 comments:
He looks very friendly indeed!
It's so lovely to meet such a friendly waiter. He's actually got a friendly face, hasn't he?
He looks so nice!Wonderful portrait dear Virginia, congratulations!
Léia
Certainly not me. I have only had one snooty waiter in Paris and too many to count in other cities. Great b/w shot, V.
G
Three trips to Paris, 30+ meals, only 2 snooty waiters (and one I am sure was an just an act)! I truly believe that if you are nice, polite and respectful ... you will be treated well. And, since you are so nice, Virginia, all the waiters are friendly! Very nice portrait!
Fun, friendly, French Francois! Fantastic foto find!
I agree with M, if you are polite and friendly, it is reciprocated, honestly I was expecting everyone in Paris to be rude and bad mannered (from what I was told before my first visit) but really didn't come across any snootiness at all.Excellent shot of non snooty waiter Virginia.
He has a very welcoming smile which I am sure translates into generous tips!
In my experience, most waiters are professional, in Paris and in the rest of the country. This is an exceptionally smiling face, though. Waiters are often rushed and do not always take the time to stop by and joke around with customers. That's too bad. They often have a wonderful sense of humor. The cliche of the snooty Parisian waiter is so enduring that even I, as a French person, immediately assumed this picture was taken in Southern France ;-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
I don't think I've ever seen an over-weight French waiter.
Another wonderful portrait—it's a gift, V. Have to say that 99% of the time I'm beyond impressed by Parisian waiters. And they're not even putting on the charm to get a better tip!
he does look unusually relaxed, doesn't he? You were there at the right time..
A smiling French waiter? C'mon, you photoshopped this, admit it! ;-)
Thank you for your visit, Virginie!!! And what a darling photo....French waiters are wonderful..FRENCH ARE WONDERFUL! I KNOW MANY OF THEM and why do people think French people are snobs? They are just fabulous. MERCI POUR TES COMMENTAIRES!!! Anita
You have a handsome portrait here. His smile seems genuine, and he looks like smiling happens often in his days.
Hi Virginia,
Lovely photo and his smile.
I only found the French waiters very helpful and lovely.
We had a great dinning experience while in France.
Have a happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn
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