Frenchman: I like drinking very much, especially red wine and champagne. Cheese is a daily necessity. Regardless of age, it is usually taken with or after meals. The biggest party every year is Christmas. Relatives get together to eat turkey, seafood (most people eat oysters raw) 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 their elders. They can't swear or be rude. When you speak, you can first address others with vous (you), and if you get permission from others, you can also use tu (you). 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. ), people who are familiar with you can kiss and hug, which is what China calls "sticking to the face". You can usually kiss your cheek. If you haven't seen your very good friend for a long time, you can kiss your cheek twice, in order of left and right. On formal occasions, such as business, people usually shake hands.

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 naturally romantic. Most of them are enthusiastic in interpersonal communication. People who are good at eloquence, people who are good at joking, people who hate not talking, 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 defined by the French Constitution as a national motto, but also clearly written on the national emblem. Although they attach importance to the legal system, their overall discipline is poor, and they don't like to take collective action against the French. Appointments must be made in advance and on time, but they should also be prepared in advance for possible lateness.

Fourth, strong self-esteem and preference for "domestic products". France is world-famous for its fashion, food and art. 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 French people, if you can speak a few words of French, it will definitely make them 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 people are famous for their exquisite clothes and decorations. 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 gowns, which are mostly blue, gray or black in color and mostly made of pure wool.

When attending the celebration ceremony: you usually wear a formal dress. Most men wear evening dresses or black suits with bows; Most of the dresses worn by women are dress-style monochrome big dresses or small dresses.

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

③ Catering etiquette

As one of the three famous cooking kingdoms in the world, 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 like cheese; In terms of meat, they like to eat beef, pork, chicken, caviar and foie gras, and don't eat fat meat, pets, viscera of animals other than liver, scaleless fish and biting fish.

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

When the French eat, they are allowed to put their hands on the table, 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 taboo

The national flower of France is iris. Chrysanthemums, peonies, roses, rhododendrons, daffodils, marigold and paper flowers should not be given 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 precautions. 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.