I spin around and give him the finger down low, hoping Monsieur Boutin can't see. St. Clair responds by grinning and giving me the British version, the V-sign with his first two fingers. Monsieur Boutin tuts behind me with good nature. I pay for my meal and take the seat next to St. Clair. Thanks. I forgot how to flip off the English. I'll use the correct hand gesture next time.My pleasure. Always happy to educate.
I spin around and give him the finger down low, trying to avoid Monsieur Boutin noticing. St. Clair responds with a grin and flashes the British V-sign with his fingers. Monsieur Boutin tut-tuts behind them in a friendly manner, showing no real annoyance. The narrator then pays for their meal and sits next to St. Clair, expressing gratitude for the cultural lesson about hand gestures.
"Thanks. I forgot how to flip off the English. I'll use the correct hand gesture next time," the narrator jokes. St. Clair cheerfully replies, "My pleasure. Always happy to educate." This exchange highlights their playful dynamic and the humorous cultural differences they share in Stephanie Perkins' book, Anna and the French Kiss.