My son and I gave Nicolas an iPod Touch for his birthday and for Father's Day. It's exactly what he wished to have. You see, the French strongly dislike to speak on the phone. Their politeness oblige formula goes, as the other person picks up, "Am I bothering you?" That is unknown here, even for people who knock at your door or honk, which is even worse.
So the iPod Touch takes care of his needs. Music on the go and the Net at your fingertips. He is very happy and so am I. Our son just got back from the Apple Store with a brand new iPod. His went kaput a few days before the warranty would have expired.
We are all a happy Apple family. I had my 2003 MacBook replaced. Nic got what he wanted for his birthday and now enjoys it in Ottawa, at a conference. Mini-Me enjoys his new iPod. And his summer school English assignment is made easier that way. Hey, we are family, and this goes to Freaky Deaky and Swanksalot.
You know I had to check out the video. That songs brings back memories.
So how would a French person reply if he or she wasn't bothered by the person calling but didn't want to talk on the phone either, according to the formula?
Apple makes some nice looking stuff. I wish they'd increase their storage amounts and lower their prices a bit then I might have to jump aboard.
Posted by: Freaky Deaky | June 25, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Yes, I knew you had to check out the video. A French person would be polite and frank, saying, "Hello, ça va bien? It so happens I am in the middle of X, Y, or Z."
Posted by: Nicolas Rouquette | June 25, 2008 at 04:54 PM