French: I like drinking very much, especially red wine and champagne. Cheese is a daily necessity. Usually eaten with or after meals, regardless of age. The biggest party every year is Christmas. Relatives get together to eat turkey, seafood (mostly oysters) and various special dishes. The main taboo is not to ask about other people's marriage and property when talking, especially when talking to women. Although French people, especially young people, like swearing very much, some people don't like it, especially when talking to elders. You can't swear or be rude. When you speak, you can use vous (you) to address others first, and you can use tu (you) if you get permission from others. French people like to talk about politics, especially young people and middle-aged people (but some ignorant young people don't care about anything, so not 100% of French people like politics. )。 The French are still relatively open, and it is natural to associate with young people. Unlike Japan and South Korea, many things are restrained, but we must pay attention to manners. On informal occasions, people usually shake hands when they meet for the first time (if you come from China and are used to shaking hands, you should reach out first, and if you are used to French habits, you can kiss each other on the cheek. ), familiar people can go to kisses and hugs, which is what we in China call "sticking to the face". You can usually kiss your cheek. If you haven't seen a very good friend for a long time, you can kiss your cheeks twice, in the order of left and right. On formal occasions, such as business, people usually shake hands.

1) social etiquette

Compared with the British and Germans, the French communicate with people in different ways. Mainly has the following characteristics:

First, I am sociable and sociable. For the French, socialization is an important part of life, and life without social activities is unimaginable.

Second, humor is romantic by nature. Most of them are hearty and enthusiastic in interpersonal communication. People who are eloquent and good at joking, hate people who don't like to talk, and people who can't accept frowning. Influenced by traditional culture, French people not only love adventure, but also like romantic experience.

Third, the desire for freedom and poor discipline. The French are the most famous "liberals" in the world. "Freedom, equality and fraternity" is not only determined by the French Constitution as the national motto, but also clearly written on the national emblem. Although they pay attention to the legal system, they are generally poor in discipline and do not like collective action against the French. You must make an appointment in advance and be punctual, but you should also be prepared in advance for being late.

Fourth, strong self-esteem and preference for "domestic products". French fashion, food and art are world-renowned. Under this influence, the French have a strong sense of national pride and pride. In their view, everything in the world is the best in France. When talking with the French, if you can speak a few words of French, it will definitely make the other person enthusiastic.

Fifth, chivalry and respect for women. In interpersonal communication, the etiquette adopted by the French mainly includes shaking hands, hugging and kissing.

(2) dress etiquette

The French are famous for their exquisite clothes and decorations. The so-called "Parisian style" means the same as fashion and fashion in the ears of the world.

On formal occasions: French people usually wear suits, dresses or gowns, which are mostly blue, gray or black in color and mostly made of pure wool.

When attending the celebration ceremony: you usually wear formal clothes. Most men wear evening dresses with bows, or black suits; Women wear mostly dress-style monochrome big dresses or small dresses.

For dressing up, the French believe that the key is whether the collocation is correct. When choosing hairstyles, handbags, hats, shoes, watches and glasses, they all emphasize the need to coordinate with their own clothes.

(3) Catering etiquette

As one of the three world-famous cooking kingdoms, the French are very particular about food. Among western food, French food can be said to be the most exquisite.

French people love pasta, and there are many kinds of bread. Most of them love cheese; In terms of meat, they like to eat beef, pork, chicken, caviar and foie gras, and don't eat fat, pets, animal offal other than liver, scaleless fish and biting fish.

French people especially drink. They drink almost every meal, and at the dinner table they pay attention to different dishes with different kinds of drinks. Besides drinks, French people usually like to drink raw water and coffee.

French people are allowed to put their hands on the table when eating, but they are not allowed to put their elbows on the table. When they put down their knives and forks, they are used to putting them half on the plate and half on the table.

(4) Custom taboos

The national flower of France is iris. Don't give chrysanthemums, peonies, roses, rhododendrons, daffodils, marigold and paper flowers to the French at will.

The national bird of France is a rooster. They think this is a direct manifestation of courage and tenacity.

The national stone of France is pearl.

Most French people like blue, white and red, and the colors they are afraid of are mainly yellow and dark green.

The numbers that the French are afraid of are "13" and "Friday".

In interpersonal communication, the French attach great importance to gifts, but they also have their own special attention. Articles with artistic taste and commemorative significance should be selected, and knives, swords, scissors, tableware or articles with obvious advertising signs should not be used. It is also inappropriate for a man to send perfume to a woman with an average relationship. It is impolite to accept a gift without opening the package in front of the giver.