> (even though I tried in basic French) That's important. The French tend to be happy to accommodate, but there's something about making it clear that communic

> (even though I tried in basic French) That's important. The French tend to be happy to accommodate, but there's something about making it clear that communication is a mutual effort. If you try in French first, it indicates that you want to work with them rather than assuming that they should kowtow to your preferences.