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Elaine Sciolino, ex-Paris bureau chief for the New York Times and author of 'La Séduction'

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Cyril Vanier meets Elaine Sciolino, former Paris bureau chief for the New York Times and author of "La Séduction : How the French Play the Game of Life". She argues that seduction is the key to understanding France - not just how the French relate to each other, but also how they conduct business and elect politicians.

THE INTERVIEW
By Cyril VANIER
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