(1) Social Etiquette

Compared with the British and Germans, the French behave differently in dealing with people. Mainly has the following characteristics:

First, I am sociable and good at communication. 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 good at eloquence, are good at joking, hate those who don't like to talk, and are hard to accept those who frown. Influenced by traditional culture, the French not only love adventure, but also like romantic experiences.

Third, they are eager for freedom and have poor discipline. The French are the most famous "liberals" in the world. "Freedom, equality and fraternity" is not only defined by the French Constitution as the national motto of the country, but also clearly written on the national emblem. Although they pay attention to the legal system, their general discipline is poor, and they don't like collective action to deal with the French. Dating must be agreed in advance and kept on time, but they should also be prepared in advance for their possible lateness.

Fourth, I have strong self-esteem and prefer "domestic products". French fashion, food and art are well-known all over the world. Under this influence, the French have strong 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, be chivalrous and respect women. In interpersonal communication, the etiquette adopted by the French mainly includes shaking hands, hugging and kissing.

(2) Dress etiquette

The French are the most famous in the world for their exquisite clothes and ornaments. The so-called "Paris style" has the same meaning as fashion and fashion in the ears of the world.

On formal occasions: French people usually wear suits, dresses or dresses, the colors are mostly blue, gray or black, and the texture is mostly pure wool.

when attending the celebration ceremony: you should usually wear a formal dress. Most men wear tuxedos with bows, or black suits; What women wear are mostly dress-style monochrome big dresses or small dresses.

for dressing, the French think that it is important to match properly. When choosing hairstyles, handbags, hats, shoes, watches and glasses, they all emphasize that they should be coordinated and consistent with their own clothes.

(3) Catering Etiquette

As one of the world-famous three 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 do not eat fat, pets, animal offal other than liver, scaleless fish and biting fish.

French people are particularly good at drinking. They drink almost every meal, and they pay attention to matching different kinds of drinks with different dishes at the table. In addition to 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 putting down their knives and forks, they are used to putting them half on the plate and half on the table.

French people spend an hour tasting aperitif before meals, with some olives and cookies. When they really sit down to eat, they don't feel so hungry. Moreover, they have to pause for countless times between each bite of food. The relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and the taste and praise of food help them keep fit easily. < P > French girls eat small portions. Typical croissants baked in France weigh a little more than 3 grams, while those made in the United States weigh almost 6 grams. In other words, French girls' stomachs are used to eating a small amount of food.

French women are very enthusiastic about dinner. Generally, they consume 6% of the total calories in a day before two o'clock in the afternoon, followed by a simple dinner. In China, people often starve themselves all day, but at dinner, they eat well and are full. Because the French are very satisfied with their lunch, they don't need to eat snacks at any time, which also helps them control their weight.

(4) Custom taboos

The national flower of France is iris. Chrysanthemum, peony, rose, rhododendron, narcissus, marigold and paper flowers should not be given to the French at will.

The national bird of France is a rooster. They think it is the direct embodiment of bravery and tenacity.

the national stone of France is pearl.

Most French people like blue, white and red, and their main taboo colors are yellow and dark green.

French people are afraid of numbers "13" and "Friday".

In interpersonal communication, French people attach great importance to gifts, but they 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 give perfume to a woman with a general relationship. It is impolite to accept a gift without opening its package in front of the giver.

French living habits

Different countries, nationalities and regions in the world have their own traditional customs and habits, such as China's emphasis on filial piety, Japan's tea ceremony, Brazil's love of football, and Britain's love of reading newspapers. We know this, which is of great benefit to international friendly exchanges and foreign economic cooperation. Then, what are the unique customs and manners of France, where women love to dress up and men drink like water? During my short stay in Paris, the capital, through careful observation and attentive listening, I learned and wrote some opinions and practices on diet, marriage customs, canon, zodiac, dog industry and taboos.

French cuisine has a long history, many varieties and exquisite features, so it has a long reputation. Its cooking skills are second to none in western food, so many French people often take pride in it. Most of the chefs in the first-class hotels in Europe are French. Starting from the historical emperor Louis XIV, France has formed an important and developing banquet diplomacy. These carefully arranged delicacies are called French banquets by the world, and 2 dishes can be served on the table at a time! French people's favorite dishes are snails and frog legs. If you order these two dishes, your French friends will be very happy. Nowadays, the consumption of snails in Paris is expanding day by day, and there are more than 4 food stores selling snails in the city. The most expensive dish in France is foie gras, and the home-cooked dish is fried steak with shredded potatoes. The French, the world champion of drinking, especially loves to drink wine. They pay great attention to the collocation of dishes and wine, such as eating meat and drinking red wine, eating fish and drinking white wine. The French are also very fond of cheese. There are more than 4 kinds of yogurt with different colors and flavors, and its cost is also the highest in the world, so it is known as the "cheese kingdom". There are many manners for western-style dining. For example, the person attending the dinner should be seated on the left side of his seat and sit upright. When the host puts the napkin on his ……

The twelve Chinese zodiac signs are all common animals and birds, except "Dragon", and each one represents a year. The French zodiac signs, which are almost the same as those in European countries, are the twelve constellations of the yellow belt in astronomy, such as Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, etc. These twelve zodiac signs represent 12 months of a year, not a year.

The dog industry in France is very developed. Almost all the rich women love dogs like babies. More than one million dogs are born every year in China, with an annual distribution of about 1 billion francs. In order to adapt to the rising trend of keeping dogs, the dog catering industry, dog accessories industry and dog burial industry in France have sprung up, with 4, professional dog doctors and more than 3, dog meat processing factories in China, with a total business of 2.55 billion francs.

There are still some taboos in this country that loves beauty, talks about food, drinks and values gifts. The French taboo "13" and "Friday", thinking that these numbers imply danger; Avoid sending yellow flowers such as chrysanthemums and carnations. I think that yellow flowers symbolize disloyalty, and roses can only be sent in odd numbers. Besides expressing love, you can't send red flowers ... There are still many living customs in France. When you arrive in France, you will definitely feel something.