How to ride the Metro in Paris

So if you've been to NYC or any other major metropolitan city with decent public transportation then Paris is no different. Except for one little thing. . .you can ride for free!!! The buddy system is highly utilized there. So if you're traveling with a friend who has a metro pass have them swipe first, but not completely turn the guard rail. You follow closely behind them and quickly squeeze through. Just be careful for undercover narcs posing as regular people. If they approach you just play dumb, but always have a good metro pass in your pocket just in case. What if I don't have a friend who has a metro pass? Well, the buddy system even works with strangers. That means all you need to do is stand at the exit spot and wait for someone to exit. Once the automatic doors slide open to allow that person to exit you can go through. Some doors aren't automatic so the exiter has to push them open and i've witnessed exiters hold doors open for people who want a free ride. So when I write "the buddy system," believe it. Note: always be careful for narcs and have a valid ticket with you at all times.