DO’S AND DON’TS IN FRANCE By Anaïs, Yasemin and Hélène.

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