Parisian Walk

I wanted to spend some time talking about what I like to call the "Parisian Walk". I tired to figure out where I could fit this little banter, but I like it so much I decided to dedicate a complete post to it.

When you come to Paris and spend sometime people watching, there are certain things that stand out. The biggest thing that stood out for me, was their walk. Parisians have a unique walk. In fact it's so unique, it's probably the easiest way to tell the difference between local Parisians and tourists. If you're a Parisian sidewalks, alleyways, streets, bridges and crosswalks are not common paths laid in front of you to get you to your destination, they are catwalks at the most prestiges fashion shows.

And you as a Parasian, are not a mere mortal walking down a common street, but a bourgeoisie expressing your superior Parisian sense of fashion and taste. You look straight, do up a subtle and serious blue steel, and walk as if you're modelling Yves Saint Laurent spring collection. You are not to be distracted by anything and each step you take is firm and confident. You look forward, with your head up and your face expressionless. You are a serious person, You live in Paris, you're a Parisian and French. There is nothing you can´t do and you will never surrender.