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what is the right way to ask a chef for ketchup in France？ it is said there is no right way. why？ thanks

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Only ask for the Ketchup when you are wearing full protective armor. (Ha ha!)
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Maybe he means there is no way to serve you ketchup. Because in 'traditional' french food, ketchup is not a French product. For example, we have mustard (de Dijon) for French fries... Ketchup is considered as a foreign product (American product made in Germany... oh my gosh). Can you understand now it could be an insult to ask a French chef for ketchup...
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With a large arrow pointing to you saying ' I'm a foreigner who doesn't appreciate the fine culture of French cuisine. Have pity on me.'
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It would be sacrilege! A downright insult! :D

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