Maybe the French chef would listen to my Sandman's oncle story, he doesn't look too busy.

"Excusez moi , Monsieur Ratatouille, are you hiding a rat under your hat, mais mon histoire ce'st tres important, ecoutez moi une moment silvous plait."

But to my surprise the Chef continued chopping, obviously my French was too sophisticated for his sinple local layman's tongue.