Question

Answer the following question briefly.

Mrs. Al Smith makes many statements about the French. Pick out any two and explain
them.

Answer 1

1. “You French people have a cute way of doing business"
   It suggests that French people are clever since they do not provide all of the information at once. For example, there is a board that says 'Villa For Sale'. But it does not have a price tag.
2. "Frenchmen usually have to consult about ten people before they get a move on"
   This indicates that French people cannot make their own decisions. However, they rely on a large group of people to make decisions. She suggests French people are extroverted. They rely on others for decisions.