Tourbus Tuesdays - le regard

This isn't something they will show you on a tour of Paris, but it is something that is a part of French life, at least, in my experience.  Americans can be overt.  When we have a problem with someone, we tell them.  When we think someone is attractive, we tell them.  The French communicate a great deal more with the way they look at someone.  With a look they can communicate compassion, desire, disapproval and so much more.  The look can be a powerful tool to master and an important one to understand.  Is your waiter ignoring you?  Before getting all American and saying "oh waiter!" try looking in his direction for a minute or two.  Is that shop keeper going to give you a good deal?  Try checking out how they look at you and their body language.