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Page 36
... wait together on the ground floor for the lift ( but only after they have acknowledged each other with a Bonjour Madame or Monsieur ) . They may go no further than this in their relationship for years ! In a train compartment with six ...
... wait together on the ground floor for the lift ( but only after they have acknowledged each other with a Bonjour Madame or Monsieur ) . They may go no further than this in their relationship for years ! In a train compartment with six ...
Page 89
... waiting in line , you've had it . Blaming him for a long wait is no answer to anything . Treat him well and he will most likely treat you well . In general , the ways to get through to people 89 FOOD AND WINE.
... waiting in line , you've had it . Blaming him for a long wait is no answer to anything . Treat him well and he will most likely treat you well . In general , the ways to get through to people 89 FOOD AND WINE.
Page 192
... waiting for you at this post office , bring your notice , your ID and wait at this window . • Caisse d'Epargne . Associated with La Poste in France but sepa- rate from it is a banking service . You can open an account , get a Carte ...
... waiting for you at this post office , bring your notice , your ID and wait at this window . • Caisse d'Epargne . Associated with La Poste in France but sepa- rate from it is a banking service . You can open an account , get a Carte ...
Contents
Acknowledgements | 5 |
In a Strange Land | 16 |
ParlezVous Français? | 26 |
Copyright | |
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