Newspaper Reviews:
Savoir-Flair,
211 Tips for Enjoying France and the French

Travel Editor Harry Shattuck headlines Savoir-Flair! in the Houston Chronicle:

This season's best offerings include a fun-filled treatise on survival in Paris ("Waiters won't humiliate you without a reason," the author assures) ...

Read Harry Shattuck's review.

Theresa Conroy in the Philadelphia Daily News:

In Savoir-Flair! Polly Platt not only offers practical information, but helps span the cultural divide by giving explanations for what appear to be obscure and peculiar French customs. Her advice can help visitors maneuver their way from Charles de Gaulle Airport to an important business meeting in Paris.

Read Ms. Conroy's review.

Barbara Hertenstein in the Saint Louis Post Dispatch:

If you've ever wondered why you're treated differently in France, this book will solve the mystery.

Ms. Hertenstein's column, "postcards".

William Tomicki, in his Travel Q and A in the New York Times syndicate, recommends Savoir-Flair to a reader who sent him this question:

"I am moving to France for business and am beginning to get nervous about how well I will adapt. Are there books or newsletters out there with tips that can help?"

Tomicki answers:

Savoir-Flair! is a hands-on guide for people who are thinking about settling in France. It's filled with real-life anecdotes of just how accessible helpful and delightful the French can be. The book is packed with tips on everything from how to charm waiters into giving you a better meal to the etiquette of hosting a business lunch. In a country where small gestures speak volumes, this guide is indispensable.

Barbara Boatright, in the San Antonio Express-News:

One thing you'll need to do before you arrive in France, or maybe even before you leave home, is to get a copy of Savoir-Flair!

Read Ms. Boatright's review.

The New Orleans Times Picayune heralds Savoir-Flair! as the indispensable friend for travelers to France:

Platt understands her adopted country and the things Americans need to know. I'll put Ms. Polly's new book right up there with the Paris Zagat restaurant survey as necessities on my next trip to Paris.

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