do’s and don’ts in france by anaïs, yasemin and hélène
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DO’S AND DON’TS IN FRANCE
By Anaïs, Yasemin and Hélène
1) TABLE MANNERS
Do place your napkin on your lap
Do not rest your elbows on the table
Do tear off a small bite sized piece of bread rather than biting from the bread
You can wipe your plate with a piece of bread
Do not eat with your fingers
Do bring a present when invited to a French person’s house
Do arrive on time
Do not phone while eating
2) AT THE RESTAURANT
Do give tip
Don’t whistle waiter
3) Dress Code
Don’t wear shorts,Baseball caps,Flip flopSneakers…
4) Greeting
Do shake hands
Do address people with the titles :« Monsieur » and « Madame » when meeting for the first time
Don’t kiss your boss !!
5) Body gesture :Do maintain eye contactDon’t stay or sit to close to others
Don’t yawn during meetings
6) French galanterieMen give way to women
Don’t talk loudly in public
In the bus give your seat
7) French speaking :Don’t say bad words
Don’t say « oh, mon dieu »Don’t translate :
« I’m excited » by »je suis excitée »
Happy to be with you !!
But come and visit us