“Excuse me—but ladies first, please” said the waiter to my boyfriend who was caught mid-sentence in his order. Slightly embarrassed, my boyfriend disarms his menu and chirps, “Of course.”

That was a year ago, but to this day, that French waiter taught my boyfriend something about dining etiquette that he still applies because of that innocent, but shaming comment.

This fine French boite not only serves up delicious food, but chivalrous staff as well. – A.C