Ten Beret Good Things to Know About France and the French.

Posted on 16/12/2013 by Multifarious meanderings

This is the title of my entry in the writing contest run by Expats Blog, which has just gone on-line and closes at 21h GMT on 20th December. To get your dose of MM fun today, please click on the link below.

Although I don’t generally run after trophies, I must admit that if my little blog was awarded a gold, silver or bronze award, I’d be a very chuffed cookie. So if what you read there floats your boat, I would be eternally grateful (and tell you lots of stories, and share my sweets and playmos with you at bloggers’ playtime for ever and ever, amen) if you could leave a comment in the little box below the article – success is directly dependent upon the number and quality of comments for each entry. There’s an email verification on comments, so if you comment don’t forget to confirm that it’s really you who wrote.

Still wondering how important it is for MM that you take part? It’s this important.

50 thoughts on “Ten Beret Good Things to Know About France and the French.”

backtobodrum on 16/12/2013 at 4:38 pm said:

You’ve produced another corker here that deserves to win Gold. I’ve duly commented and shared on FB.

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- Multifarious meanderings on 16/12/2013 at 4:43 pm said:
  
  You are a darling, darling. Thank you!!!! Want a midget gem? 🙂
  
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Helen Devries on 16/12/2013 at 4:41 pm said:

That was a super post….I’ve left my comment, had their ‘confirm your e mail address’ in return…and their blasted link does not work.
I’ve e mailed them…and will do again until I succeed.
Bruce’s spider has nothing on me…apart from a lot more agility.

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- Multifarious meanderings on 16/12/2013 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you for being so speedy! You sock it to ’em, girl. You’ve got sufficient Costa Rican trainig in determination, methinks 🙂
  
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Multifarious meanderings on 16/12/2013 at 4:49 pm said:

And Sarah wins first prize for spotting my huuuuuge blooper in the article: Eddy Murphy IS not French Eddy Mitchell IS. Arrrggghhhh. Never again will MM write at two in the morning 🙂

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- Sarah on 16/12/2013 at 4:51 pm said:
  
  I didn’t know whether I should mention it, but thought if I got it in quick it would stop endless others (!) making the same remark. 🙂
  
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  - Multifarious meanderings on 16/12/2013 at 4:55 pm said:
    
    The next post will be “Ten ways MM makes herself look stupid” 🙂 Never mind, a bit of humble pie goes down a treat if accompanied by a pint of custard, huh? Thanks for commenting, you’re a doll.
barbedwords on 16/12/2013 at 6:01 pm said:

Excellent entry and I just thought maybe you knew something about Eddie Murphy that I didn’t! Added my comment to your entry. Thank you for my comment and good luck to both of us!

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- Multifarious meanderings on 16/12/2013 at 6:09 pm said:
  
  Feelingstoopid.com… Oh well, no point wailing and chewing my own arms off in despair 🙂 I loved your entry, it was soooo funny. French tv used to have sexy ladies too, and they went through an awful phase when they enjoyed Benny Hill too 🙂
  
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http://theenglishprofessoratlarge.com on 16/12/2013 at 7:45 pm said:

I tried to enter a comment, but it wouldn’t “send.” I’ll try again. Love your post.

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- Multifarious meanderings on 16/12/2013 at 8:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you!! I commented on another entry, and I thought my comment hadn’t gone through because I kept seeing my comment in the box with that silly code to fill in. Ten I noticed that just above, it said that my comment had been submitted. Then there’s a mail in your box, you confirm, and hey presto. In theory.
  
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  - http://theenglishprofessoratlarge.com on 16/12/2013 at 11:35 pm said:
    
    In theory is correct. I confirmed. They confirmed it went through, but I see it not. What I tried to post was: I have never wanted to go to France, but I do now. I want to experience that particular “flavor” of the country that you so aptly and lovingly describe (along with a healthy dose of acerbic humor). After reading your article,I feel that I understand, to a degree, the French national personality and want to mix and mingle with that culture.
  - Multifarious meanderings on 17/12/2013 at 7:13 am said:
    
    I’s gone through, and it’s a great comment! I’m glad I didn’t come across as taking the Mickey out of the French; it’s a fine line, as the French are proud people 😉
The World Is My Cuttlefish on 16/12/2013 at 9:07 pm said:

You bet I’ll vote for you. I know it’ll be a corker.

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- Multifarious meanderings on 16/12/2013 at 9:20 pm said:
  
  You’re a doll, Miss Cuttlefish. Hope you enjoy it! I think you are one of the veterans hanging around this place, actually – you and I used to banter around here from under our fedora hats way right back when 🙂
  
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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 7:12 am said:
  
  Hey Miss Cuttlefish.. your comment hasn’t come through on the site… have you checked your spam?
  
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Aussa Lorens on 16/12/2013 at 9:33 pm said:

Just read and commented, huzzah! Good luck!

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- Multifarious meanderings on 16/12/2013 at 9:36 pm said:
  
  Smack! In French that’s a big kiss on the cheek, not to be confused with the Eglish smack, huh 😉 Thank you, sweetie pie!
  
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Elaine - I used to be indecisive on 17/12/2013 at 12:10 pm said:

Before I even go over to read your post, I am entertained – just love those appealing eyes! 🙂 Off to read the other one now…

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- Multifarious meanderings on 17/12/2013 at 12:30 pm said:
  
  I was sure someone would like them 🙂 Thank you!
  
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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 7:13 am said:
  
  Thank you!!
  
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whichwaynow101 on 17/12/2013 at 11:39 pm said:

Done it! I think. They don’t make it easy to comment and you deserve lots of comments. You make me want to come back to France and confirm everything you say. Best of luck! 🙂

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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 6:57 am said:
  
  Thank you, cupcake! It’s not easy to get the comments on there sometimes – the last time I looked, a couple hadn’t come through so they must be stuck in spam folders waiting to be confirmed…
  
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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 7:15 am said:
  
  If your comment name pairs up with the word “glory” in the great British anthem, then your comment’s been published. If not, it’ not appeared yet, but they take a while…
  
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  - whichwaynow101 on 18/12/2013 at 2:20 pm said:
    
    I’ve just been in my email account and had to confirm my comment as a “first timer.” Hahaha. No rude comments please. Hope the comment comes through to you now.
  - Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 2:43 pm said:
    
    Ok, fabulous stuff! Thanks for commenting, my ‘andsome (as we say back ‘ome in Cornwall)
  - whichwaynow101 on 18/12/2013 at 4:01 pm said:
    
    Hope you win dreckly
  - Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 4:03 pm said:
    
    cheers chuck. I think they’ve decided that they’re keeping your comment for themselves, because it wasn’t there the last time I looked… 😦
Perpetua on 18/12/2013 at 11:01 am said:

Done with pleasure, MM. Your entry had me chortling as usual and is well up to your usual high standard. Everything crossed for you….

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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 11:11 am said:
  
  Thank you, you’re a darling 🙂
  
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Pecora Nera on 18/12/2013 at 12:29 pm said:

Done with a smile 🙂

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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 12:33 pm said:
  
  *happy dance* You’re a hero!
  
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Gypsy on 18/12/2013 at 1:13 pm said:

I’m still laughing … “Djonny Alliday”!

We had an old uncle whose name was Théophil. My old French-Canadian aunts, who love Djonny Alliday by the way, used to always Pronounce it “Tchafil”. For some reason, reading your post brought back that very funny memory!!!!

Thanks for the giggles.

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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 1:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks, me deerio. Your entry was a corker – I was the first to leave a comment. *proud* 🙂
  
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  - Gypsy on 18/12/2013 at 4:30 pm said:
    
    I know! I was so chuffed (favorite ‘brittanism’ by the way)! Thanks! By the way, am I correct in my assumption that “brill” really is amazing to the English and “brilliant” is “good to great but not totally great”?
  - Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 4:36 pm said:
    
    Brilliant is a word we love, and we overuse it accordingly. We can shorten it to Brill, but it basically means “excellent, fantastic”, wonderful” etc. It can be used with a sarcastic tone of voice to denote the absolute opposite though, as you say.
  - Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 4:37 pm said:
    
    PS chuffed is a word I use a lot, generally as the term “I’m a chuffed bunny”. not wanting to be a pushy cow, but did you leave a message on the Expat’s post? Every little helps 🙂
  - Gypsy on 18/12/2013 at 4:46 pm said:
    
    Of course I did!!!! Under CMT … Let me go back and make sure it got published.
- Gypsy on 18/12/2013 at 4:49 pm said:
  
  Yup, it’s there, look for Djonny Alliday! Still laughing!!!!!
  
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  - Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 4:56 pm said:
    
    Seen. I really must stop smoking the carpet. 😀
tric on 18/12/2013 at 8:54 pm said:

Sorry am a bit late to your post. Entry read, commented saying I thought it was rubbish and you should go back home where you belong!
Ah no joking. Really really enjoyed it. Well done. Comment sent and verified.

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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 9:13 pm said:
  
  Chères Tric. Knew I could count on you to recognise laudable rubbish 🙂
  
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  - tric on 19/12/2013 at 12:29 am said:
    
    Takes one to know one!
  - Multifarious meanderings on 19/12/2013 at 6:33 am said:
    
    LOL. The Trash Sisters 🙂
- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 9:14 pm said:
  
  CHEERs. Bloody phone.
  
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Madhu on 18/12/2013 at 9:43 pm said:

Done MM! And with pleasure. That was a most entertaining read 😀

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- Multifarious meanderings on 18/12/2013 at 10:48 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Miss Madhu – you’re a diamond!
  
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theamateurcamera on 05/02/2014 at 4:28 pm said:

MM! I’m so sorry I missed this (TAC hangs head in shame) you know I would have voted for you! Please forgive my tardiness (TAC clutches camera and looks up at MM under hooded eyes puss in boots style) next time send me an email with a big exclamation mark and question mark and I’ll know what it’s for! 😦

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- Multifarious meanderings on 05/02/2014 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  Don’t be daft, TAC. I’m the kind of girl who shares my orange Smarties in front of the Jungle Book. 🙂
  
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  - theamateurcamera on 05/02/2014 at 9:43 pm said:
    
    Big sigh of relief… pass the orange ones then! 🙂