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Meaning
The speaker is saying that a French cafe makes you acutely aware of how others see your appearance. It suggests that being in that setting can feel like a blunt public judgment on whether you look young or old.
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Originally said in English.
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About Pamela Druckerman
American-French writer and journalist
Pamela Druckerman is an American-French writer and journalist based in Paris. She is known for her writing, including opinion work, and for her long connection to Parisian life. In fall 2013, she became a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times International Edition. Her work moves between journalism and commentary, shaped by her life in France and her perspective as a writer across both American and French settings.
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