It describes Sarah being invited to a Cocktail party, from which she expected definitely something different...
At the party, where mainly business people or lawyers are present, she realises that partying in France has a different meaning to partying in Australia: Neither do the French comunicate with Sarah, except for the person they came with, nor do anybody offer her a drink. So, as an Australian she tries to break the ice by introducing herself to the other "party-tigers".To get the ball rollin she starts with chitchatting questions like "what do you do?" and so on. Unfortunately, it isn't working. Handing out drinks to the others was the next hole in which she stepped, that's to say that is considered to be impolite.So, people started talking about her and looking down on her.
Seriously, how the hell could she know that it's rude? Actually, she was gutted by the French restraint and the adherence of their old rules and formalities.
I really can understand how she felt at the party since I'm a very outgoing and laid-back person too. If she had had come to Austria, she wouldn't have had such a hard time . Although Austrians are at the very first beginning a bit shy, if you give them a bottle of beer they won't stop talking. The next time you meet them, it goes without alcohol.
I don't wanna characterise the Austrians as alcohol addicts, but it's just for "the ice-breaking thing" and to become more relaxed.
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