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Yeah skill wise it differs wildly, however the inflexible 'we're in France so you must speak French and i know not a single bit of English' mentality is out. That's what I thought you were on about.
Often they do try and most across all demographics know a little bit and are often eager to try. Even an old nun at a Christian thrift store tried taking to me in English.
My most jarring experience was with a waiter, he asked "English or French?" When I entered the restaurant, I answered "English please" and he just shook his head and said "no"...like, why would you ask then!?
20 years ago it would have been "we're closed" in English and "bienvenue" in French.