Obviously in this letter, I wanted to sound as annoying of a North American as I could.
The Ritz Paris
15, place Vendome
75041 Paris Cedex 01
August 5th, 2001
Dear Sir or Madam,
I will be quite honest: I do not speak (parle) French that good. While growing up, I attended French Immersion schools. At one time in my life, I was fluent in French (or as you say, Francais). I still recall some of the French language, but I find it hard (tres difficile) to properly articulate. I have also dreamed to relive the Bi-lingual moments of my youth.
And so... I have decided to take a trip to Paris in late January (janvier). I would like to reserve two executive suites from the period of January (janvier) 20th (vingt) to January (janvier) 25th (vingt-cinq). I have heard excellent (excellente) things about your hotel. My Paris associates (amis) all agree that your hotel is the place to stay.
While staying in the hotel, I would like to try speaking French (Francais) to all of your staff. I would like to apologise in advance for any grammarical absurdities. My business demands all of my time, and I have not been able to practice as much as I would have liked. Will your staff mine if my French (Francais) is bad (pas bien)?
I am willing to more than compensate your staff for any aggravation they feel towards my poor prnounciation. Please inform me of your room service prices. I have heard your Wild Turkey is to die for.
I look forward to doing business with you!
Merci Beaucoup!
Salut!
Sincerely
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