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French or Foe? (Polly Platt)
French or Foe? is the backbone of this video because Polly Platt lays out cultural “hidden codes” that explain why things can feel off for foreigners in France. It’s dated in places and very Parisian in its examples, but the underlying patterns are still incredibly useful when you want to stop guessing and start understanding what’s really happening.
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Pros
- +Clear framework for decoding everyday cultural friction
- +Helps you interpret interactions beyond language skills
- +Still relevant insights even decades later
Cons
- -Some anecdotes feel dated and rooted in 1990s Parisian elite culture
- -Needs modern context to apply outside Paris
