The French Culture
7:03 PM- 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.
- Flowers should be given in odd numbers but not 13, which is considered unlucky.
- If you give wine, make sure it is of the highest quality you can afford. The French appreciate their wines.
- If you are invited to a French house for dinner, we have to dress well. The French are fashion conscious and their version of casual is not as relaxed as in many western countries.
- 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.
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