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Looking for Japanese speakers in Paris? There's an app for that

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Seems like a good time to mention this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome

"Japanese visitors are observed to be especially susceptible. The susceptibility of Japanese people may be linked to the popularity of Paris in Japanese culture, notably the idealized image of Paris prevalent in Japanese advertising. There is a 24-hour help line run by the Japanese embassy to help Japanese tourists suffering from this condition."

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I can understand why France is the world's number one tourist destination but I can reel off a list from the top of my head of people who are more welcoming and accommodating of tourists. This app is a good idea but a bit more common courtesy can go a long way to helping visitors from other countries no matter what language they speak. A dictionary and a bit of patience can achieve a lot.

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Does it have a celeb version?

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i have never to Paris

i want to go there

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