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Guide to Meeting Paris' Beautiful Women
Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor
What can I say, that won't get me slammed by Now Public's Female Readers?
Yeah, we have all seen the the West bank ladies in their Jaunty Red Beret, tight Black Slit Skirt, and form fitting red and black striped sweater made stereotypical of French women, taking a long drag off a Gitane, sitting crossed legged outside sidewalk Cafes in cinema and art house indie flicks.
French women are so much more, though not all look like one time sexpot Brigette Bardot or Classic Catherine Deneuve, you have to admit, they do turn heads, even in old French Quebec, particularly Montreal and Quebec City.
French women are a breed apart, No Bingo Stretch Pants, Flashdance Gym wear and Flip Flops to go to the corner store, No Siree, French women, much like all European women dress to the "Nines", just for the hell of it!
European Women, make good use what God Gave them, regardless of shape or size, femininity and feminism co-exist nicely.
Having lived, worked, visited in most countries in Western Europe, the Med, and Moscow over 20 years. I have to say after meeting and dating European women all, that for me the Netherlands Ladies win "Hands Down", with Moscow and Greece followed by Denmark and Norway, with Paris last. But then that's me!
To each his own.
And for North American ladies who wish to visit Europe, the European Men can boast an equal diversity of Man Candy too. In Europe you won't be seeing 30 and 50 something men, trying to recapture their Hip Hop youth, wearing Baggy Sports Wear, and Baggy Shorts to their knees with the underwear hiked up to their nipples, complete with high top runners and that ridiculous Ballcap, fashionably tilted backwards or to the side.
European men do not subscribe to the "Homey, Homeslice Look", they are much more refined. Remember Britain, Ireland and Europe brought you U2's Bono, Pierce Bronsan, Various Royal Princes, Ricardo Montalban, and James Bond amongst others.
There is a good reason why Europe have Crowded Vehicle Round a Bouts, that way you all get a second look, second time around.
"Bon Appetit !" Travelers~!!
French president Nicholas Sarkozy is trying to get his compatriots to adapt a more American mentality. But a new book by a speech writer for one of his key ministers could undermine his efforts. With the publication of his Guide des jolies femmes de Paris (Guide to the Pretty Women of Paris), Pierre-Louis Colin, a 34-year-old speech writer for Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, who also co-authored Mr. Kouchner's last book, has given a royal raspberry to AmericanÂ-style political correctness.
Using the premise that Paris's legendary beautiful women are as big a draw as the Eiffel Tower or the more two-dimensional Mona Lisa, Mr. Colin's guide offers visitors advice on the best neighbourhoods, metro lines and observation points to scope out jolies Parisiennes, anatomical part by anatomical part.
"Just as every region has its gastronomy, every quarter has its feminine speciality," Mr. Colin writes in defense of his 190-page guide book written in a pseudo-Barthes' literary essay form.
If you're a leg man, he suggests you head to the Madeleine on the Right Bank. For cleavage admirers, he recommends the rue Montorgueil in the first arrondissement. "You do not find in Ménilmontant the sublime legs you see at the Madeleine. But you do find perfectly shameless cleavages," he writes.
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at 12:55 on May 26th, 2008
Barry "It's always good stuff" Artiste,
Even though I don't see myself buying this book anytime soon I do think that this is another one of your interesting finds and that's why I like this story.
190 pages of content on the subject of meeting women from Paris only? He's going to need to write a whole volume of books when it comes to dating them or other things. I wonder what type of response he gets from the attractive women in Paris when he tells them he's the author of that book.?
Austin
at 15:06 on May 26th, 2008
Thanks for both the compliment and the comment,GS Nuke.
In answer to your question on Dating, when Fishing, are you guaranteed a "Catch" to bring home?
Men, of course, will always see many beautiful women the world over, much like when you see a restaurant menu, are you able to sample everything on the menu at once?
For the married men, just because you are on a matrimonial diet, does that mean you cannot view the buffet menu?
My experience when I have met and dated European Women, if you have confidence and a sense of humour (Not Eric the Half Bee humour) many European women will be most receptive. If you are too confident (arrogant), crude jokes of a sexual nature, brag about your home, big screen TV and possessions back home and your car, well, most likely you'll get a polite smile and an excuse that she has to go now! Sans YOU!! Pretty much like here with the more intelligent women here in North America
For those wishing to meet and date a European Woman in a Dance club or Bar, well good luck with that, as most European Women find it tacky, almost bordering on Prostitution as they know why you (Men ) are there, and it ain't scintillating conversation! She'll dance with you, but you will be going home alone!
European women like to be met in Cafe's during the morning or afternoon, shops, museums, parks, buses, just about anywhere but a Bar or during the evening! Strike up a conversation, you will know in a few minutes if she is interested, talk about the local attractions, she most likely will feel pride and offer to show you the sights. After that comes dinner and dancing, though most likely the next evening! It's okay to show you're a man too and take the initiative such as a kiss, but not a groping brute, there is a fine line and she will let you know in no uncertain terms if you have crossed it or will allow it.
European women have a dry wit and sense of humour, you may not get, so just listen and smile politely. Stay away from Politics too. Talk about History and Culture, Music and Movies and remain neutral in your topics and you'll be fine.
One big NO, NO, Leave the Home Slice language at home in North America, along with the Hip Hop Too Cool for School Rapper Clothes, Women and Men will laugh their ass off when you walk by. By the way European women can easily spot a North American, as European Men do not wear Ball Caps of any kind, much less rapper style or Bermuda Shorts. The men , young old, fat and skinny all wear "Speedos" at the beach, and the women prefer nude beaches to my shock and eternal gratitude!
As for smoking, well many European Women Smoke, what will shock you is that during your meal or conversation, she will daintily pull out a packet of "DRUM Pipe Tobacco" out of her purse and proceed to roll a cigarette with one hand, Like Friggin John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. She will refuse your North American cigarette for some strange reason.
Most Europeans speak English, it helps though if you know a few rudimentary phrases of their local language. As I spent many years living in various countries in Europe, and since one aspect of my job was to learn a few languages, I am conversant in French, though Quebec French, Russian and German, some Dutch, so that helped me meet many ladies from these countries, though some were not too crazy I was in the Military.
Asking for her home phone number is a lost cause, as many do not have home phones, so most likely they will meet you somewhere or call YOU by cell.
Lastly, but not least, leave your racing hormones at home, show them respect, attention (Not the Stalking kind) and they may actually take you home and ROCK YOUR WORLD. If not, well at least you met a European Lady, spent some quality time and now have "Bragging Rights" to bring back home to share with your Homies.
So Guys, hope this helps y'all
at 20:22 on May 26th, 2008
Wow, if I'm ever in Paris I know my chances on not looking like a foolish American will be decreased big time by reading your comment. I'd feel like an idiot with Speedos on. I don't care who you are or what you do, males were not made to wear Speedos.
Any women that pulls out a pipe or rolls some tobacco where I live has probably spent some time in prison. If she smoking Bugler, then she was in there for awhile. If I'm already on a date with her then she's definitely attractive, so puffing on something makes no difference to me. What's funny is I wouldn't have any kind of problem "bumming" one of her smokes, as a matter of fact I'd ask her for two so I didn't have to ask later.
Do you mean they don't have home telephones, they only have cellphones, or they'll call YOUR cell? In the US, finding single women with only a cell is as common as anything.
at 21:21 on May 26th, 2008
Yeah for some reason, it is taboo to wear bermuda shorts and sandals for tourists, yet European Men for some reason think women find Butt Cleavage in a speedo attractive in a 60 year old, balding Fat German Business man. What can I say! You really have to avert your eyes when these guys bend over in front of you to pick up their towels to dry their hair. I Mean Hey use the friggin towel to cover your expansive ASS!
As for the ladies and their affinity for Drum Tobacco certainly a culture shock to see a Goddess roll one in front of you.
As for Home Telephones, most homes in Europe do not have them because they do not have enough telephone poles. Remember WWII, besides they are expensive to rent, and sometimes a wait of 2 years for one is the norm to have one installed in your home. Hence why Europeans found cell phones a Godsend.
One thing that is a tad different is some ladies think armpit hair on a women is sexy. So I'm thinking our Back Hair must drive these ladies to friggin orgasm.
at 13:17 on May 26th, 2008
Barry Artiste, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 15:07 on May 26th, 2008
Thanks Zlender, I have included a few more tips in response to Nukes comments above.
at 13:41 on May 26th, 2008
Barry Artiste, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Alternatively, what scale would you rate these women on 'sense of humour'? Would Parisians have you 'in stitches?' Would they understand Monty Python and the parrot sketch or Frasier?
at 14:03 on May 26th, 2008
How about Chris Rock, or better yet, Married with Children.
at 14:45 on May 26th, 2008
I rather think, from what I've heard, that Parisian women are interested in themselves and money. I wasn't aware they *had* a sense of humor. ;}
at 19:14 on May 26th, 2008
They certainly are into their own style and fashion, as for money who isn't, and as for humour, you may be right, but then if I wanted humour in bed, I would rent a Jerry Lewis flick or Lewis Black or Jabberwocky.
at 15:10 on May 26th, 2008
Thanks Beaulieu for the comments, I have responded to your comments in Nuke commentary above.
As for European Women or any Women alive, I know of none who appreciate Monty Python in any form.
If you know such a Goddess of Comedy, send me her address and phone number!!
at 13:47 on May 26th, 2008
Well?!
at 15:22 on May 26th, 2008
Beaulieu, here is my answer!! No no he's not dead, he's, he's restin'! Remarkable bird, the Norwegian Blue, isn'it, ay? Beautiful
plumage!
at 14:49 on May 26th, 2008
I horrified, and maybe irritated, some women in an online health/lifestyles forum with my shock that they would wear flip flops to the store. Flip flops are poolside or beach wear, or in the salon after having pedicure. That's IT. Well, so I'm a minority. (Oh, wait, I'm a minority anyway, heh heh!)
Don't give all the props to the French women. I simply don't believe in leaving the house in anything less than nice jeans with a good looking top. If going to the hardware store, a tee shirt will do with the jeans, if a nice one. Always, a hat, even if just a boater or "madeleine" for summer wear. Anything above jeans, always a hat, this is an absolute requirement for going out. Each type of ensemble and destination requires a hat, with the handy madeleine always a good daytime choice. Dressier hats for dressier occasions--I collect 'em, hang 'em on the walls. OK, I have a fashion sin: crocs, but they're great if you have hurting knees with real problems. And voila! Now they're putting out crocs that are heeled little sandal pumps---yaaaaaa! No more clunkers.
American women do so know how to dress. My entire bevy of friends here always looks well put together when we go out. So there! Pffffffffft. Barry, pffffffft! with the obsession on the ooh-la-la, Paree style. ;}
Men. Best at courting: upper class Cubanos, have never been bested. (Sorry, guys. if we're dishing, let's dish.) Smelly guys: French. Mixed bag: American, but if you shop in the right aisles, less arrogant and sweeter than most of the Euro's. Wittiest, with dry wit at a rapier's flash: the Brits. Deep dish humor: Scots. Sweet but often easily confused: Canadian. Oh such eye candy: Brazilians. Brooding: Danish. (Is there a Hamlet gene, or what?) Research ongoing. ;}
at 14:43 on May 26th, 2008
Barry Artiste, good stuff despite the appalling conclusion offered. ;} p.s. and the picture from Texas? Darling, I don't *do* Texas.
at 15:19 on May 26th, 2008
Somehow Pep, I always suspected your "Coquettish Humour" would shine through, hahaha.
I am just comparing my observations of North American Women and European Women, as I have lived in both countries.
I certainly am not slighting them, though some in Bingo Peg Bundy Pants and Stillettos deserve to be slighted I suppose.
As for comparing Scots to Canadians, when I was living in Quantico, Va many would ask what part of Virginia I was from, many thinking North, though my penchant for a cold mason jar of moonshine with cherries inside , confused many who were confused thinking I was from the South Part of Deliverance Country.
Perhaps my Banjo was a giveaway, or my sudden blindness after drinking the shine!
Thanks for the smile Pep and the Comments :0).....
at 16:54 on May 26th, 2008
Figured you'd enjoy some entertaining. Peg Bundy (shudder). As for moonshine, I don't recognize that. ;}
Oh yippee ki yi ya, we're under tornado watch again.
at 17:17 on May 26th, 2008
Barry you haven't been to the midwest...the ultimate girls' next door. :)
at 19:19 on May 26th, 2008
You may be right Michelle, I have only been to Ohio and Iowa :o)
Thanks for the comments (Both)
at 17:18 on May 26th, 2008
By the way, if there is any European "Jude Law" or "Christian Bale"ish types out there, here's a American looking for my 'European roots', so to speak. HA HA.
at 23:05 on May 26th, 2008
Barry Artiste, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 04:34 on May 27th, 2008
Thanks Azzay for stopping by and the GS
at 13:35 on May 27th, 2008
Good one...and some funny comments.
at 14:32 on May 27th, 2008
Thanks Neil for the comments, you know what everyone, those of us here in North America I bet would love to see a typical European Woman, any Now Public Readers out there in Europe send in your favourite photo of your ideal European woman all dressed up to the nines, so us guys can, well.............. you know, look at them...... Culturally of course.
And European Ladies the same goes for you, send a typical European Guy all dressed to the nines. As we have North American ladies here I am sure would like a gander.
Now I don't have to tell you Celebs from Europe don/t count, cause lets face it they are not typical like all of us.
Thanks
Barry
at 03:39 on May 28th, 2008
Parisian women are always a breed apart!!! Just awesome ...
at 05:46 on May 28th, 2008
Never met one I didn't sigh over!
Thanks for the comment Dpsahoo