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Likening the capitals inhabitants to animals, it shows a variety of them horrifying onlookers with their selfish behaviour.

The French have finally admitted something that many have long suspected – they can be a little rude.

Parisian transport authority RATP has launched a poster campaign aimed at “educating” locals.

Likening the capital’s inhabitants to animals, it shows a variety of them horrifying onlookers with their selfish behaviour.

A hen is shown screaming into a phone while sitting on a packed bus, abuffalo shoves his way on to a commuter train, and other shameless beasts are shown annoying people.

RATP has also created a website, where people are invited to write about what they find most annoying about Parisians.

“This should have happened years ago,” said commuter Jean Avel, 52.

“Parisians can be very rude. A change in attitude is long overdue and if this campaign brings it about, so much the better.” - Daily Mail

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