So, soon after we moved here, we came to rely on two very good pieces of advice:

If you can’t make yourself understood, try saying it in a different way.

Learn how to ask politely for French person to speak a little slower/clearer for example “doucement, S’il vous plait” (literally, softly please)

Let me give you an example. Our first summer here and we’re living in a quiet little French village. We’re ready to receive our first visitors, daughter, son-in law,

Better yet, both spot and forward methods are available. The former converts your money at prevailing exchange rate when money transfer is made and is method most of us use unknowingly, whereas forward method allows you to fix exchange rate up to 24 months is advance of transfer, useful if you believe exchange rate will fall by time you actually make your transfer.

This article only provides a general appreciation of topic and it is not advice. Guidance should be sought from a specialist who is qualified to advise in your specific circumstances.

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