Bonjour I Don't Speak English

By Farhana Sethi

A Pakistani-American woman takes on Paris-and loses, repeatedly.
What happens when a sharp-witted corporate professional finds herself in the heart of France for two years, navigating the baffling world of bureaucracy, inefficiency, and cultural isolation? Bonjour, I DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH is a series of brutally honest and hilariously dark stories about one woman's relentless attempt to survive American life-not because she doesn't know French, but because the French themselves don't seem to know much of anything.
From pointless paperwork to customer service nightmares, from bribery within the transport department to daily battles with unmotivated employees, this book is a deep dive into the absurdity of a nation that clings to its traditions while ignoring the world outside its borders.
With biting sarcasm and unapologetic humor, the author explores the undeniable truth: Let's face it: navigating French bureaucracy requires Herculean patience. At this point, even a Labrador from Ohio might run circles around it-while chasing its tail. Will France remain a global powerhouse? Or will it inevitably tumble out of the ranks of developed nations by 2035, as the author boldly predicts?
Fasten your seatbelts, embrace the dark humor, and prepare to witness a firsthand account of cultural incompetence wrapped in wit, humor, and a dash of justified frustration. Whether you agree or disagree with her observations, one thing is certain-you won't be able to look away.

My book review in my own words at my YouTube vlog here https: //youtube.com/shorts/djixF_U2MYc?si=3uqd4eXXU1JmIfNE

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FDVFRDRK
• ISBN13: 9798288583186
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"