petites choses (little things)...

-Why do they say "fruits secs" (dried fruits) if they really mean nuts (noix)?

-Never talk about someone in passe compose if they're still alive!

-The French get Easter Monday (yes, Monday) off. At first, I thought this would be a violation of the separation of church and state until I was reminded of the French love of holidays. After all, who cares where the holiday comes from if you don't have to work?

-France changes to daylight savings this weekend (a week ahead of the U.S.). So starting Sunday and for the rest of the week, add an hour to the normal time difference between us. (For the week, I'll be 8 hours off from Central time, 7 hours from Eastern - it's usually an hour less.)