Only been to Paris once and will be going back this winter. When we went into a pastery shop to look at the goodies, I had to take a few minutes to look and decide on what I wanted. The employees really want you to get in there, decide and get out in a hurry. How do you politely say in French that I need a little more time to decide or something of that nature? I see posts like this (about macaroons etc) and am anxious to really enjoy the experience.

>..How do you politely say in French that I need a little more time ..<

I haven't had this problem, even in rush hour. However,

"J'ai besoin d'une minute, s'il vous plait."

I need a minute, please.

My advice would be to go to the original Laduree on Rue Royale with a friend and order the mini-macarons in every flavor and cut them in half to share and sample for yourself.
I'm partial to the orange, lemon and caramel with sea salt myself.

After all the talk about macarons, I looked for them when in France recently. I bought some "Adams" in St. Jean-de-Luz. I am not really a macaroon fan, I guess. Ate some bodacious chocolate all over SW France.

I'm eagerly awaiting your trip report! :)

Topping for Carmen