You're a British woman in Paris. You've arranged to meet a friend for a drink at the famous Brasserie La Coupole in Boulevard Montparnasse. It looks like rain, so you'd better get a taxi.

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Taxi driver Taxi driver:
 Bonjour, Madame.


You:
Speak out loud Say hello to the taxi driver.



Taxi driver:
 Vous allez où ?


You:
Speak out loudTell him where you're going and the name of the street.



Taxi driver:
 Bien, Madame.



Taxi driver:
  Voilà, Madame. Boulevard Montparnasse. Et La Coupole est... là. Ça vous fait 12 euros, s'il vous plaît.


You:
Speak out loudYou've arrived at your destination, so hand over the money, say thank you and goodbye.



Taxi driver:
 Merci, Madame. Bonne journée.


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