The Sunday Telegraph London, January 11th, 2004
I suspect that John Simpson is getting special attention because of his position with the BBC when he says that in Paris, plumbers and electricians turn up when they say they will, the bins are emptied twice a week and that the Britons in Normandy are appreciated for doing up old properties. (Foreign Affairs, International News, January 4). Life in France for most Britons is just not like that. He does not mention the poor quality of work these artisans produce, should they turn up, or the two hours they leave the job while they lunch. Entente cordiale? You must be joking; the French resent u...
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