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I have found that if I start looking at the menu and say "Je voudrai une ...(pause)", within a few seconds the garçon will say, "Waddya want?" in a New York accent and accept whatever future attempts I make with good humor.
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The trick is to show willing but make at attempt so bad that they stop you from butchering the language. In fact, I think being embarrassed you don't speak the language is generally sufficient.
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