Is cash out and the contactless card in? The French bank notified us that we can tap up to 50 euros, which is a giant leap forward in a part of the country where people delve into their bags or pockets for their cheque book. Technology moves slowly in the deep SW and a cheque-lessContinue reading “8. The bank with no money”
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1. Sacré bleu!
Zut alors! The French are being encouraged, ordered even, to abandon a cherished custom. France is urging her people to cut back on the customary double-cheek kiss in order to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The health minister has advised the country to avoid this traditional greeting, known as ‘la bise‘. AContinue reading “1. Sacré bleu!”
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