Diplomat's Daily Quotable- en FRANÇAIS

No quote today, just some interesting old school customs (if you don't know what a calling card is, google it):

p.c.: An abbreviation of the french phrase pour condoler, written in the lower left corner of a calling card to express condolences upon a death or calamity.

p.f.: An abbreviation of the french phrase pour féliciter, written in the lower left corner of a calling card to convey congratulations--for example, upon a national holiday, promotion, engagement, or marriage.

p.p.c.: An abbreviation of the french phrase pour prendre congé,  written in the lower left corner of a calling card to say goodbye before departure from a diplomatic post.

p.r.:  An abbreviation of the french phrase pour remercier, written in the lower left corner of a calling to express thanks--for example, for a party or gift.