Well I've been waiting for this moment, but it sort of took me by surprise. I didn't even realise that I had done it until I was driving home. I HAD MY FIRST FIVE MINUTE CONVERSATION IN FRENCH!!!! I went by myself to buy a 'Scie Onglet' an electric mitre saw so that I could cut precise 45 degree angles. Not only did I speak french for five minutes, I spoke french with three hardware store guys. Furthermore, what's even more amazing to me,is that, because there was only the floor model left of the brand I was trying to buy, I actually tried to talk them down in price!!!!It didn't work. This is not the States. But I'm still really happy.
Kent