Did they really care about your day though? I feel that in France this type of conversation is rare but much more genuine and not a part of a “service”.

I can't comment for anyone else other than me of course, but as a person in NY and who has worked in a customer service job, I do care. I wouldn't ask if I didn't.

Oh no they didn’t but at least they pretended. In Paris, they pretend they hate you I feel.