AMF Mixed Topics
Tue-13-08-2024, 15:04 PM
Well that was bizarre.
I arrived in Cholet at 8am, in plenty of time for my 9.30 appointment.
Mindful of the French habit of not being too early, I presented myself at the cabinet dentaire at 9.15 and announced myself.
'Ah. You are late. I will phone the dentist.' A quick internal phone call revealed that he was not prepared to see latecomers.
In the meantime, I found the surgery's email on my phone, confirming the 9.30 time. I showed it to the receptionist who shrugged: 'But yes. 09.30 and it is your first visit. You must present yourself 30 minutes early for your first visit."
I considered starting a discussion but didn't want to cause any upsets so asked when they could see me - and asked the receptionist to write it down. She handed me a card: 12.00, 15th August. 'So' I asked, 'if the appointment is for 12, do I have to arrive at 11.30?' She gave me a withering glance. 'Certainly, Monsieur.' I opened my mouth to speak, but decided to say thank you instead...
Next installment soon.
I arrived in Cholet at 8am, in plenty of time for my 9.30 appointment.
Mindful of the French habit of not being too early, I presented myself at the cabinet dentaire at 9.15 and announced myself.
'Ah. You are late. I will phone the dentist.' A quick internal phone call revealed that he was not prepared to see latecomers.
In the meantime, I found the surgery's email on my phone, confirming the 9.30 time. I showed it to the receptionist who shrugged: 'But yes. 09.30 and it is your first visit. You must present yourself 30 minutes early for your first visit."
I considered starting a discussion but didn't want to cause any upsets so asked when they could see me - and asked the receptionist to write it down. She handed me a card: 12.00, 15th August. 'So' I asked, 'if the appointment is for 12, do I have to arrive at 11.30?' She gave me a withering glance. 'Certainly, Monsieur.' I opened my mouth to speak, but decided to say thank you instead...
Next installment soon.