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A few weeks ago I was panicking about an upcoming french trip due to suffering from a bunch of intrusive memories about my last experience trying to buy something in Switzerland. I posted about my fear of talking to french people in french in the social anxiety forum. I was still rather nervous about it when I went on the trip.
We had some french speaking lessons with someone which I found quite good for boosting confidence, and by the end of the trip I feel like I've improved quite a lot. On the last day of the trip we got to go off on our own down a street full of shops and, having not eaten a substantial lunch, I went with the group I was with to a nice patisserie/boulangerie. The person in the shop seemed to know some English, but not much. I actually managed to buy a sandwich, a box of macarons and a thing of chocolate mousse without speaking a word of English! I was feeling pretty great about that and was able to do it again at the airport. First I bought another macaron and the only word I didn't understand was boarding pass (the salesman was very helpful) and then I bought a bowl of cold pasta and some orangeade for dinner. I was even able to ask for a bag and use the vous form to try and be more polite! I'm now feeling way more confident in my ability to hold a conversation in (albeit slightly broken) French! Sorry if this doesn't fit here. |
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I speak two languages and can relate to this! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Oh, Paris!! I would love to go back to Europe!
Good for you to keep practicing and learning more!! I am glad you are proud of yourself! __________________ "Love you. Take care of you. Be true to you. You are the only you, you will ever know the best. Reach for YOUR stars. You can reach them better than anyone else ever can." Landon Clary Eason Grateful Sobriety Fangirl Since 11-16-2007 Happy Sober Crafter |
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