Those Paris things

Observe closely and you will know how cities are like individuals, each with its own quirks and personality. While Dublin lives in its taverns, New York around its districts, Dubai in its well-deserved pomp, Delhi in its strange aloofness, there is something different about Paris. The French capital is unabashed, a city as artsy as it can be in fast-changing times, yet has a personality that is seen in the way Parisians are surprisingly fashionable, courteous, wine-loving, and perhaps, some of the most devoted readers and writer that I have met yet.

You will know what I am writing about if you have a friend in Paris or two.
They know their cheese.
Parisians have this strange superpower of knowing their cheese, even without tasting, touching, or smelling it. My friends from Paris can tell Bleu d'Auvergne from Roquefort by just looking at it through solid, display glass windows at the grocery. Other than cheese, Paris people are always sure about wine, once they’ve taken a fleeting glance at the label. So yes, you will have good wine and perfect cheese if you have a Parisian around. Do not doubt them ever.
They look good. Always.
I believe it is Paris that led to the fashion trend that is, today, known as straight out-of-the-bed look. And you know how they look, almost God-like, right? In short, that is the deal, Parisians always look good, even in slept-over denims, baggy tees, and unkempt hair. Not to forget, it is the fashion capital of the world.

There’s a protest march or two.
Ask any local and there is a good chance that all of them will confess to having participated in one protest march or the other. Like all revolutionary cities, Paris seems to believe in changing the world, one step at a time; so yes, you will have locals marching for causes that might be as diverse as LGTBQ rights, healthcare, human rights, environmental reforms and what not. Atta city!

They rock their scarves.
Browse through the wardrobe of somebody from Paris and you will end up with a good number of scarves, almost as equal as may be, the number of shirts. Scarves are their go-to, so you will have an astounding variety of these in different colours, fabrics, patterns and what not. And yes, when a Parisian wears a scarf, it is always in sync with their outfit.

They know the right cafes.
When in Paris, befriend a Parisian and they will take you to the best cafes ever; not just the regular ones, but the best outdoor ones. In Paris, especially for the locals, there is no such thing as an indoor cafe. Come sun, snow, or more, you will find locals reading, or simply people-watching in the outdoor cafes here.