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As “Emily in Paris” is set to return tomorrow, here’s one underrated scene from the Netflix favourite.
You’ve probably heard the classic advice: be proactive, network, and make connections. If you know anything about Emily you know she’s got that covered, she’s not exactly a shy one! It just so happens her French teacher is practicing another timeless piece of advice: valuing your time and setting boundaries.
So when Emily invites her to have coffee on her personal time, the teacher’s reply draws a clear boundary: “My rate outside class is 50 euros an hour”.
For all the glitz and fancy designers, it’s this little scene that should resonate with most people: Are you as outgoing as Emily? As confident in networking? And when someone asks for your time, are you comfortable naming your price? setting a clear boundary between professional and personal interactions?
Transcript
Emily: Um, any advice on how to get an office full of French people to “aimer” me?
Jacqueline: You work in an office full of French people?
Emily: Oui.
Jacqueline: Wow. That must be… interesting.
Emily: Mm. I’ll tell you all about it.
Jacqueline: Yeah.
Emily: Maybe we can go out and have a drink or something?
Jacqueline: Oui, bien sûr. My rate outside class is 50 euros an hour.
Emily: Oh… Bon. Or maybe not.
Jacqueline: As you want. Have a good week.