As an American writer in Paris, this author explains why the French tend to accept defeat in things like paperwork. He'll explain why customer service is not a priority in this country and why budging someone in line is considered the norm. By the end you'll come to know helpful strategies to fend off those Parisians that you come in contact with and do as the author does "use a basket and spin it, to block anyone coming to you from an angle." (when your in the grocery store). Basically, after your finished reading; you'll understand the necessities of becoming a Parisian.
