French cafe menu proves that politeness really does pay off

What is the magic word?
 By 
Andrea Romano
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French cafe menu proves that politeness really does pay off
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"Please" really is the magic word.

This French cafe really knows how to motivate politeness from its customers, as seen by its menu, which offers a discount for people who say "please" and "hello" to the server.


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According to the menu, if you order "a coffee," you'll be charged one euro and 50 cents, for "a coffee, please," it costs one euro and thirty cents and the most polite customers, who order a "hello! A coffee, please," will only pay one euro.

It's not just good manners, it's good for your wallet.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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