[lbo-talk] France wants stake in Russia gas giant

[joanna]

"On Wednesday, Sarkozy addressed Putin in the familiar "tu" form and 
called him "Dear Vladimir". The Russian leader though stuck to the more 
formal "vous" form and did not once use Sarkozy's first name in front of 
reporters."

What the fuck is up with Western politicoes; they have completely lost 
their savois-faire. Calling someone "tu" is insulting and offensive.

"Je dis "vous" a ma femme et "vous" a ma mere, et je m'appelle DeBoildieu."
(Les Grandes Manoeuvres.... I think)

Joanna