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rainraingoaway
what is the right way to ask a chef for ketchup in France？
it is said there is no right way. why？
thanks
20 sept. 2014 07:01
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Only ask for the Ketchup when you are wearing full protective armor.
(Ha ha!)
20 septembre 2014
2
Maybe he means there is no way to serve you ketchup.
Because in 'traditional' french food, ketchup is not a French product.
For example, we have mustard (de Dijon) for French fries...
Ketchup is considered as a foreign product (American product made in Germany... oh my gosh).
Can you understand now it could be an insult to ask a French chef for ketchup...
20 septembre 2014
1
With a large arrow pointing to you saying
' I'm a foreigner who doesn't appreciate the fine culture of French cuisine. Have pity on me.'
20 septembre 2014
1
It would be sacrilege! A downright insult! :D
20 septembre 2014
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Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (mandarin), Anglais
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Anglais
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