There are many aspects why we consider France is one of the most interesting countries in the world.
BON APPETIT
Cuisine
. Food is one of the great passions of the French people. . French cooking is highly refined and involves careful preparation, attention to detail, and the use of fresh ingredients. . It varies by region and is heavily influenced by what is grown locally.
French Family Values
. The family is the social adhesive of the country and each member has certain duties and responsibilities.. The extended family provides both emotional and financial support. . Despite their reputation as romantics, the French have a practical approach towards marriage. . Families have few children, but parents take their role as guardians and providers very seriously.
Relationships - Public vs. Private
. The French are private people and have different rules of behaviour for people within their social circle and those who are not.. Although the French are generally polite in all dealings, it is only with their close friends and family that they are free to be themselves.. Friendship brings with it a set of roles and responsibilities, including being available should you be needed. Friendship involves frequent, if not daily, contact.
Etiquette & Customs in France
Meeting Etiquette
. The handshake is a common form of greeting. . Friends may greet each other by lightly kissing on the cheeks, once on the left cheek and once on the right cheek. . First names are reserved for family and close friends. Wait until invited before using someone's first name. . You are expected to say 'bonjour' or 'bonsoir' (good morning and good evening) with the honorific title Monsieur or Madame when entering a shop and 'au revoir' (good-bye) when leaving. . If you live in an apartment building, it is polite to greet your neighbours with the same appellation.
Dining Etiquette
If you are invited to a French house for dinner:. Arrive on time. Under no circumstances should you arrive more than 10 minutes later than invited without telephoning to explain you have been detained. . The further south you go in the country, the more flexible time is. . If invited to a large dinner party, especially in Paris, send flowers the morning of the occasion so that they may be displayed that evening. . Dress well. The French are fashion conscious and their version of casual is not as relaxed as in many western countries.
BON APPETIT
Cuisine
. Food is one of the great passions of the French people. . French cooking is highly refined and involves careful preparation, attention to detail, and the use of fresh ingredients. . It varies by region and is heavily influenced by what is grown locally.
French Family Values
. The family is the social adhesive of the country and each member has certain duties and responsibilities.. The extended family provides both emotional and financial support. . Despite their reputation as romantics, the French have a practical approach towards marriage. . Families have few children, but parents take their role as guardians and providers very seriously.
Relationships - Public vs. Private
. The French are private people and have different rules of behaviour for people within their social circle and those who are not.. Although the French are generally polite in all dealings, it is only with their close friends and family that they are free to be themselves.. Friendship brings with it a set of roles and responsibilities, including being available should you be needed. Friendship involves frequent, if not daily, contact.
Etiquette & Customs in France
Meeting Etiquette
. The handshake is a common form of greeting. . Friends may greet each other by lightly kissing on the cheeks, once on the left cheek and once on the right cheek. . First names are reserved for family and close friends. Wait until invited before using someone's first name. . You are expected to say 'bonjour' or 'bonsoir' (good morning and good evening) with the honorific title Monsieur or Madame when entering a shop and 'au revoir' (good-bye) when leaving. . If you live in an apartment building, it is polite to greet your neighbours with the same appellation.
Dining Etiquette
If you are invited to a French house for dinner:. Arrive on time. Under no circumstances should you arrive more than 10 minutes later than invited without telephoning to explain you have been detained. . The further south you go in the country, the more flexible time is. . If invited to a large dinner party, especially in Paris, send flowers the morning of the occasion so that they may be displayed that evening. . Dress well. The French are fashion conscious and their version of casual is not as relaxed as in many western countries.
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