When a French person says, "Non, c'est impossible!" (No! It is impossible), you should interpret this as:

The start of a negotiation, the equivalent of "Start convincing me".

The French person has no relationship to you and would be unwilling to be of service.

An emphatic and clear "No" . Back off from your request.

The term "Systeme D" refers to:

Using your relationships and knowledge to get through bureaucratic difficulties or make things happen.

A competitive French alternative to Windows software.

The emergency evacuation plan usually posted publicly in business and governmental buildings.

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1When a French person says, "Non, c'est impossible!" (No! It is impossible), you should interpret this as:
1. AThe start of a negotiation, the equivalent of "Start convincing me".
2. BThe French person has no relationship to you and would be unwilling to be of service.
3. CAn emphatic and clear "No" . Back off from your request.
2In France, the social charge for employers (cotisations sociales) can be up to what percentage of the employee's salary?
1. A20%
2. B40%
3. C60%
3Generally speaking, you can expect to be invited to a French person's home on the third occasion that you share together.
True or False?
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
4The rallying cry of the Three Musketeers was:
1. AOne for all and all for one!
2. BEvery man for himself!
3. CIn God we trust!
5The term "Systeme D" refers to:
1. AA competitive French alternative to Windows software.
2. BUsing your relationships and knowledge to get through bureaucratic difficulties or make things happen.
3. CThe emergency evacuation plan usually posted publicly in business and governmental buildings.