Things you will never hear a real Parisienne say

Today we delve into  the ways of the classy and elegant prototype known as the Parisienne. Do you want to be just like her? Then you will never let these words cross your lips.

It is easy to jump to the conclusion that in a country so famous for it’s wine people are merrily topping up their glasses and swilling it back by the bottle. This may be the case for the French man, but a loss of decorum is not kindly looked upon by the Parisienne. Naturally, out of courtesy or to compliment la cuisine, a glass of wine will be enjoyed. But to reach a socially lubricated state of enlightenment? Mais non. One glass from the best Bordeaux and no more.

Drinking is done in moderation. Cigarettes on the other hand are enjoyed in copious amounts. A prime example of this is found on the terrace of Cafe de Flore under the heating lamps. Only the Parisienne can walk along the street, smoking a cigarette and still make it look très chic.

Every Parisienne with a job and an active life is popping sleeping pills. They are considered to be basic essentials. Without this little habit, such a busy lifestyle is impossible to pull off.

In the French workplace the moto is: the unfriendlier the better. It is best not to compliment the work of your colleagues. Just say that the project was to flop, then you were already critical from the beginning. The same is said for giving compliments via mail. This can only work against you. Has someone developed the cure for cancer or some other thing that is for the betterment of the legion d’honneur? Then giving a simple flash of a grin or whispering the words ‘c’est pas mal’ will suffice.

Lesson 1: Parisienne’s preferably clad themselves in French clothing. Lesson 2: The wearing of logo’s is the epitome of bad taste. The Parisienne is an understated dresser, opting for labels that are not mainstream. Isabel Marant is already on the verge of overdoing it (too well known, can be found on every street corner, simply just too much). In her wardrobe you will find Vanessa Bruno, Maje or Sandro.

In the workplace, the Parisienne scatters joyous phrases about everything that happens in her life in a way that only uses superlatives. That concert was dément (correctly so, demented, pronounced dee-mahn).

Not just for her sleeping pills and her 27 sorts of daily supplements, but also the skin care products are also purchased from the pharmacy. Preferably underground brands that no one has ever heard of. No big brands are to be found in the bathroom cabinet of French girls. Everything is underground, personal and unique.