How to Immerse yourself in Paris like a Parisian

Visiting the French capital is one thing... Diving into the Parisian lifestyle is another. Most tourists have enough to do and see and stick to tourist trails and rituals. But do you want something more from your visit? Consider the following steps in order make a Parisian out of yourself. Don't smile. It's a dead giveaway that you're from elsewhere. Look as if you're concentrating quite profoundly. Eat, but stay minimalist. A small wooden board with ham and cheese with a glass of rosé will suffice. Drink, but stay elegant. No plastic beer cups or strong ales in pint glasses. Stick to wine and champagne. Dress just as elegantly, but more simply than you think, match colors and accessories well and you're good to go. Image. Don't hide imperfections. Reputed for its own image, its inhabitants are less concerned with their own. So less make up, hair gel and skin care product. Complain and get noticed. Not deliberately, but don't shy away from confrontation and accept that people 'people watch'. Apprenez le Français si vous ne voulez pas vous faire passer pour un oncle Sam?