The Importance of Being Polite

I get the sense that the French just like to discuss and even debate things. I mean, consensus is kind of boring. Let's talk about it. Let's spice it up. And they look at us and say, oh, yes, that's great. And then and then and you know, it just takes off like a bonfire and the conversation gets rolling. But if you, you know, behave yourself and you're too polite and too agreeing too much looking for consensus and sharing things and stuff, they find that dull. North Americans view it a little bit elite elite someone who would display too much general culture with you would regard that person as elitist. People who have