• CubitOom@infosec.pub
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    2 days ago

    I was told my pronunciation was fine but what gave me away as an American was how long I took to say bonjour.

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        2 days ago

        Normally, at about 10 feet away I try to make eye contact and smile/nod during approach, then I’ll verbally greet at about 5 feet away.

        This was something I learned while working at a resort and it stuck with me. By American standards, this is considered fast and early.

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            18 hours ago

            Holy shit yes. You walk in to a store and you’ll hear someone say it from the back. They really like to say hi

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              21 hours ago

              Yup, can confirm. Also, if it’s past 6 pm, make sure to switch to ‘bonsoir’.

              If it’s someone I know, I just say ‘salut’. It’s way more casual, and can also be used as goodbye to boot.