Recently in a Paris hotel, I called the front desk.
Me: Bonsoir
Front Desk: Oui Monsieur, ow can I elp you?
Me: Can you arrange for an iron to be delivered to my room please?
Front Desk: we do not ave zis service Monsieur but we ave laundry service
Me: In that case, can you send someone to collect some shirts to be ironed?
Front Desk: It is after 9:00 now and Ousekeeping is closed Monsieur
Me: When will it open again?
Front Desk: Tomorrow at 8:00 Monsieur
Me: can you leave a note for someone to come and collect the shirts in the morning?
Front Desk: It is better if you call zem yourself tomorrow Monsieur
Me: Ok. I do not have tea and coffee making facilities in the room; can I order from Room Service?
Front Desk: It is quicker if you come downstairs and order in ze lounge Monsieur
Me: I see. The Wi Fi in my room is not working, is there any reason why?
Front Desk: Our wee fee is very bad in ze evenings; everyone is using it too much
Me: What about if I use Ethernet cable, do you have a spare cable?
Front Desk: It is better if you come to ze lounge Monsieur, ze wee fee is much better ere
Me: I may as well spend the night in the lounge, it has better facilities than my room!
Front Desk: Pardon Monsieur?
Me: Nothing, it is ok. Thank you anyway
Front Desk: Is zer anysing else I can elp you wiz Monsieur?
Me: No, I think you helped me quite enough tonight; I don’t want to over do it.
