idun Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I have just been put in my place by a french lady of a certain age and I have the biggest smile on my face.I could tell that my questioning about something that is of the utmost importance to us was considered to have gone on long enough and in only those tones that the french manage so beautifully, she said that the conversation had reached it's conclusion ( it hadn't, really had not) and to write if I needed to know anything else.It was one of those moments, it was brilliant and I shall smile for most of the day now. I have been put in my place and the conversation ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Could this lady perhaps be introduced to Norman and one other rather argumentative member? It might make for a more peaceful life and it would do them good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Did she say, "Alors, nous avons fait le tour................." ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 No, she did not say that. I cannot even remember what she said now, she was so.......... aloof and condescending.As soon as I realised what was happening to me, I tried to speak as quickly as I could to get my questions in, but she was having none of it, didn't answer one of them, she knew what she was going to do and not do......... and answering me was not going to happen....... it was ............ wonderful......... still smiling about it.And now I am having to write, ah well! C'est la vie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 [quote user="woolybanana"]Could this lady perhaps be introduced to Norman and one other rather argumentative member? It might make for a more peaceful life and it would do them good![/quote]I would think that this forum along with all the other ailing Forums could do with a few more Normans +1, as if it relies on your contributions Mr WB the exodus will grow at an alarming rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Where was this delightful lady Idun?? You omited to say.. Sounds like a functionaire, however that's spelled in the feminine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 This delightful lady is in the banilieu of Paris, I think, and I have sent her an email. What she will think of my french is open to speculation on my part, but I suspect........... not a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 [quote user="Jonzjob"]Where was this delightful lady Idun?? You omited to say.. Sounds like a functionaire, however that's spelled in the feminine??[/quote]Actually, Jonz, the spelling is fonctionnaire (same for male and female)........that's the nitpicker in me speaking.Or, if you prefer, you could say les foncs to avoid distinguishing between masculine and feminine[I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 NickyDemous, I would welcome more Normans but where could they be found; it seems we might have Goostick back again, after a long absence, though I suspect he is just bored as he has noone to play with for the moment. He certainly has time to get a lotta words off his chest.So, if you know any fun chums or chumettes get them to join us or speak out if they are hoverers, excluding nasty Brexiteers and France haters, of course.Perhaps you might advertise in The Telegraph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 [quote user="woolybanana"] it seems we might have Goostick back again, after a long absence, though I suspect he is just bored as he has noone to play with for the moment. He certainly has time to get a lotta words off his chest. [/quote]Oh would that be true; old fuzzy-coated long yellow chap!Remember, I am a writer, therefore words come easy to me.That said, if one has something of value to say, then a position which many would consider radical, must be explained, fully and justified.Unlike the average Pro-Brexit/Anti-Brexit commentator, of course...[:-))] who seemed to follow the lead of Dodgy Dave et al and their fallacious pamphlets.[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Silly me Idun when I saw the title I thought you had been constipated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 [quote user="PaulT"]Silly me Idun when I saw the title I thought you had been constipated.[/quote]Are you implying that Idun is full of S*** [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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