flupwatson wrote:I've been in Paris for a week now and will be here until the 12th of August. While it's been great exploring the city, I'm finding it hard as hell to meet people here, probably due in part to my horrible french.
Any advice for good places for socializing and chatting in the city. I'm staying in the latin district not far from rue moufftard and from my wanderings I just haven't been able to find any places where I can fit in.
I would be happy for any general advice, and if anyone here would like to meet up for a drink, that would be great too. I'm an American expat that's been teaching English in Moscow for 12 years now and considering moving to Paris if the possibility arises so it would be nice to meet other teachers as well.
In Russia, it's not really acceptable to make small talk with people you don't know, in total contrast to how it is in the states. You only go out with your friends and don't talk to people you don't know - this extends to bars as well. I'm curious, is this true for Paris as well?
Hi!
I saw that you recently joined this forum. Are you new in Paris? As I can see you are from abroad. So, if you’d like to meet expats or international people; or if you want to find a good number of friends from the expat community in Paris may I recommend that you register on
http://www.paris4u.net, which is a network of expats in Paris that I use a lot and I find it cool! They have some great events which we can attend plus some great tips on finding jobs in Paris. I’d like to be in touch from time to time, and if ok with you, since I spend more time on paris4u, we can discuss over there too. My name there is Andrew.
Also, these people are hosting this Salsa Course on Sunday 3rd of October, 2010. The course will be in 3 different languages namely English, French and German. As a result, you can not only learn a bit of Salsa you can also meet a whole lot of international people and at the same time learn a bit of French through the French dancing course.
Now thats what I call a complete package!
Leave me an email if you want more details or simply log on to the website
http://www.paris4u.net-- 23 September 2010 --
PARIS4U offers you CUBAN SALSA courses in 3 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES – English, German, French with renowned Salsa trainer Beatrice !!!!!!
WHAT : A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN SALSA IN 3 (Yes that’s right) DIFFERENT LANGUAGES!!!!!
WHERE :
Pub St Germain,
17 Rue de l'Ancienne- Comédie,
48° 50' 38.1552" N, 2° 21' 3.8664" E
WHEN :
Starting from the 3rd of October, 2010 ---- each Sunday, at 8pm
PRICE : A meager 9 euros per class for a single lesson; 8 euros for 1 month registration, 7 euros for 1 trimester registration.
LEVEL : Full-beginners or people having some knowledge
DETAILS : We are offering Cuban Salsa classes in 3 different languages- French, English and German with English being the main language. Also, you get the opportunity to mingle with a superbly friendly and international group. The course will last for 1 to 1 ½ hour which will be followed by dancing at will, so that advanced dancers can join at that time.
TRAINER PROFILE : Our trainer is Beatrice- a very well known and excellent patron of Salsa herself.
WHY P4U : We are the only group in Paris that can boast of offering Cuban Salsa courses in 3 different languages. Not only that we also give you the opportunity to meet hundreds of people and not just ordinary people but people from various nations all over the world. So, it is not only the pleasure of dancing you get but also the fun and excitement of making new friends.
So, what are you waiting for? REGISTER NOW!!!!!
Location
Pub St Germain
17 Rue de l'Ancienne- Comédie 48° 50' 38. 48° 51' 10.0548" N, 2
48° 51' 24.0012" N, 2° 21' 3.5532" E
Event Date:
Sun, 03/10/2010 - 8:00pm - 9:30pm (ended)
Would You join?
you should go to one of the social gatherings, these are easy to find and happy pretty much on a weekly basis. 
I'm already long in Moscow now. But thanks for the advice. I'll keep it in mind if I return.