Hey Hagan, when I was in Paris I kept my mouth shut and instead, pointed! Worked like a charm every time! There's nothing magical or special about my fingers. I'm sure your's will perform as well.
Enjoy your trip!

Lawchick... funny, funny. (Spanish is the only language I've ever mastered.) Did you ever let the BF in on the joke?

Am I the only American who doesn't like croque monsieur?

No, I didn't care for it either. My first experience was from a street vendor in Paris. It resembled a hockey puck. I did order it in Beaune at a regular sit down restaurant, and it was much better. However, I'm not convinced it was worth the calories!