A Lady In France

Vlog #1 – The Basics of Bonjour

Vlog is still being auto-corrected to blog, which means it’s not yet commonly used in everyday speech. But it basically means video-log, and apparently it’s all the rage.

I must be nuts to do this, but I’m joining the herd, and have added my very first blog vlog! darn-it – on how to get a warm reception in France.

Need I say that I don’t have a perfect accent?

Need I say that I’m nervous?

But tomorrow I’ll be posting an almond-raspberry cream peach tart and all will be well in the world again.

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  3. Andrea says

    Love this, Jennie! You have a beautiful voice. I bonjour the heck out of everyone when I visit France, because it is one of few French words I can say that French people understand despite my mangled accent. You always get a response – I love that! Also, when I leave a store I always throw out a merci, au revoir. Too much?

    I think it is noteworthy that what you’re saying is that people in France prefer good manners in general. Makes perfect sense to me. 🙂
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    • ladyjennie says

      Thank you! And yes – that would have been a great thing to mention. You can never have enough of the mercis and the au devoirs. 🙂

  6. cici hardy says

    I love the vlog. Many times I’ve thought how wonderful it would be it you did your French lessons to us, your followers in a video. Your voice is beautiful,and I love your accent. Have you ever considered doing voice over work? I’m a 67 year old grandmother who found your blog a few years ago. You are beautiful and mature beyond your years. Thank you for all that you continue to teach us. You are a precious lady!

  11. Jennie says

    Jennie, I have been reading you for a long time so it was so fun to actually see and hear you with your wonderful French accent. Keep these vlogs coming.

  12. julie gardner says

    I love love love this – not only because I get to hear your lovely voice and see your sweet smile, but because it flies on the face of the stereotype we hear so often bandied about in my neck of the woods – that the French are standoffish and/or rude.

    Ha!

    Imagine. They say hello and goodbye, politely, to everyone all the time while we avert our eyes and try to pretend no one is next to us in a small elevator.

    France for the win. Forever.
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  14. Ann says

    Thanks for that tip; very important to know that when I do eventually get to France! Your 1st Vlog is a smashing success; much better than I did (I eventually erased, destroyed, removed & dismembered mine).
    Looking forward to hearing more from you.
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