Protocol, Languages, Gestures
On meeting and parting, this is expected; typically the woman initiates, and the grip is light.
What is Handshake.
The correct way to say thank you very much in French.
What is merci beaucoup?
This is the capital of France.
What is Paris?
The best meal to conduct business in.
What is LUNCH?
Unless invited otherwise, You address people with titles and you use this title for all women except young girls.
What is Madame?
The longest and often most important meal of the day.
What is LUNCH?
These are the colors of the French flag.
What is blue, white, and red?
These are common business hours.
What is 8:30AM to 7:00PM?
In France, this gesture is considered vulgar.
What is slapping an open palm over a closed fist? (let's go outside)
Arriving at this time to a casual dinner is considered rude.
What is on time or early?
Between these years the French Revolution happened.
What is 1789 through 1799?
This is how you do not start a conversation.
What is asking personal questions?
When dining at a French client’s home, bringing this commonplace international gift is usually a bad idea.
What is a bottle of wine?
Most English-speaking French people have studied this country’s style of English, which may lead to some confusion/spelling differences for American English speakers.
What is British/English?
What is The Bastille?
This is frequent and intense among the French.
What is eye contact?
To ask for a check in France, make this simple gesture.
What is a writing gesture (as if signing)?
The French typically greet family and friends with this a common gesture of kissing both cheeks. This custom is referred to as.
What is La bise?
This was the motto during the revolution.
What is Liberty, Equality, Fraternity?
The French believe this deadens the taste buds.
What is drinking hard liquor before meals or smoking between courses?