Agnija Ozolina
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My worst memories of France from some 5 years ago. Found it while walking around and feeling hungry. Walked in, got seated. My husband speaks French, I don't so I let him do all the talking. Waiter took our order, then comes the owner, she looked around and then in french made fun of some Italian couple whose kid was not excited about the food in front of him. Then, she made fun of us thinking us being British, even sang some song that entertained everyone French there. We had my Mom with us and she was dressed like a older lady tourist, nothing dirty, but casual and comfortable.I remember some people at the table next to ours talking and looking at her. They even didn't lower their voices thinking we all are completely oblivious, till my husband told them in French to stop.
Instead of enjoying the food, that wasn't bad, but nothing really great, I just wanted to leave.
Well, since it was my Mom's dream to go to Paris, I just let her enjoy the night, but every time I think of that trip, I get goose pumps thinking about this place.
We found really nice and welcoming places later, where people who visit their city were not made fun of just because they don't speak French.