Just as I’m getting used to the French work habits, I’m getting used to their written communications.
A few weeks ago, I was wigged out by a guy who signed all his emails “kisses.” It seemed a bit much—like he was coming on a bit too strong. Then his best friend emailed. He signed his note with “xoxo.” Hmmm… maybe a little friendly competition? More likely, I figured, they fall in a camp that is 180 degrees opposite from the uber-aloof style and they’re just goofy-friendly. This theory was confirmed yesterday when a guy I haven’t even met yet signed his email with kisses, too.
In addition to these oddly demonstrative sign-offs, the French make weird sounds. Just little uh-huh, beep beep, tsk tsk noises, but lots of them. And sometimes they say hello with “coucou!” It’s all just so strangely funny from an otherwise haughty nation.
In Buenos Aires, everyone kisses , both cheeks , when meeting, when saying goodbye and when they write emails or letters, they write the kisses/besos to you.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing at all wrong with a place where people kiss each other all the time... now is there ? :)
un beso~ Candice