Sunday, September 29, 2013

French Women Don't Date

French Secret #40
French women don't date.  Instead, they have dinner parties.  Sometimes they're fancy, but often they're simple pot luck style parties.
And sometimes, French boys and girls just get together for a picnic!
I came upon this lovely group of university students along the Seine today.  What a charming way to meet and mingle--to flirt and perhaps to begin a romance!
What do you think?
Do you ever get together with friends for an impromptu picnic?  Has a romance ever developed out of your rendezvous?  I'd love to hear.

Photo by Jamie Cat Callan.

16 comments:

  1. Jamie!! Comment ca va?
    I have not been spending much time on the computer, but it is wonderful to finally catch up a bit and say hello....
    I hope all is well, and that you are enjoying romantic Autumn!
    Is this your photo? Are you in Paris now??
    I am sending bisous to you!!
    Have a wonderful week...
    xoxoxo,
    - Irina

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    1. Dear Irina--It's so nice to hear from you! And it's very healthy to spend time away from the computer! Enjoy your beautiful autumn. I am here in Paris and yes, I did take this photo. I'm so glad you like it! Much love, Jamie

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  2. I am a reader from sweden and i have read al your books. They are such an inspiration and often you miss a book when you finished it even if you go back to it from time to time. I ´m so lucky i have found your blogg now i can remind myself of al your magical widsom, every day! lots of love! jane

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    1. Dear Jane--Thank you so much for writing to me! I'm so glad you find the books inspirational. And thank you for visiting my blog. You might also enjoy my Facebook Page. I post photos-- just about every day. Wishing you lots of love and joie de vivre, Jamie

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  3. Ahhh!! You ARE in Paris!! Oh, Jamie, thank you so much for writing back...and ENJOY!!
    Bisous to you, and please give Paris a big Bonjour from moi! :)))
    Much love,
    - Irina

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  4. Ah! Sweet serendipity! When people meet, greet, eat,....it can be such fun. Better than planning weeks ahead. I must keep my eyes open for more such opportunities! Bonjour!

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  12. I grew up living and working in Paris, France until late twenties when I rejoined my family in the U.S.
    For years since 1988, I told my American friends about this difference in concept (which I was a direct victim :-)) Since English use the word "Appointment" as in French, I assumed the word "Rendez-vous" translated to "Date"! So when my American boyfriend back then asked me where I was that he could not get a hold of me all week long... I replied that I was busy with school and many "DATES" !. the guy was furious and asked: "So how many"dates do you have this week ?" I replied: " Well, this was the most busy week for me, so I had almost daily!" Though my English vocabulary was only a few months, I spoke it pretty clear, my friend really thought t I knew what I were talking about at first ?! Ha ha I never understand the concept of "date" anyway. Just go out to eat sounds good!

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    1. Dear Alice-Michou--I just realized I didn't reply to your wonderful comment. What a great story about the language differences. I completely agree about the concept of a "date." It's so limiting for a woman. Thank you for writing! I so appreciate your support! Love, Jamie

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