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What are the etiquette customs of the French?

Each country has its own special etiquette culture, and the French also have their own etiquette habits and customs and taboos.

Social etiquette

Compared with the British and the Germans, the French behave very differently when dealing with people.

First, love to socialize and be good at sociability. For the French, socializing is an important part of life, and life without social activities is unimaginable.

Second, the witty and humorous nature is romantic. Most of them are hearty and enthusiastic in their interpersonal interactions. Good at eloquent talk, good jokes, hate people who don’t like to talk, and it is difficult to accept those who are frowning. Influenced by traditional culture, French people not only love adventure, but also love romantic experiences.

Third, the desire for freedom and poor discipline. The French are the most famous “liberals” in the world. “Liberty, equality, fraternity” is not only the national motto of the French constitution, but also written on the national emblem. Although they pay attention to the rule of law, their general discipline is poor, and they do not like to deal with French people in collective actions. Appointments must be agreed in advance, and they must be on time, but they must also be prepared for their possible late arrival.

Fourth, they have strong self-esteem and prefer “domestic products”. French fashion, food and art are well-known in the world. Under this influence, the French have a strong sense of national self-esteem and national pride. In their opinion, 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 the other party more enthusiastic.

Fifth, chivalry, respect for women. The etiquette adopted by the French in interpersonal communication mainly includes handshake, hug and kiss.

Clothing etiquette

The French’s attention to clothing is the most famous in the world. The so-called “Paris style” has the same meaning as fashion and fashion in the ears of the world.

For formal occasions : French people usually wear suits, skirts or dresses, mostly blue, grey or black, and mostly pure wool.

When attending a ceremony : generally wear a formal dress. Men wear tuxedos with bows or black suits; women wear monochromatic dresses or dresses.

When it comes to dressing up, the French believe that the key is whether the matching is correct. When choosing hairstyles, handbags, hats, shoes, watches, glasses, it is very important to make them coordinate with their own clothes.

Dining Etiquette

As one of the world’s three major culinary kingdoms, the French are very particular about food. Among Western food, French food can be said to be the most exquisite.

The French love to eat pasta, there are many kinds of bread; most of them love to eat cheese; in terms of meat, they love to eat beef, pork, chicken, caviar, foie gras, do not eat fatty meat, pets, animal offal other than liver, Scaleless 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 wine on the table. In addition to wine, the French also 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 rest their elbows on the table. When putting down the knife and fork, they are accustomed to put it half on the plate and half on the table.

Custom taboo

The national flower of France is the iris. For chrysanthemums, peonies, roses, rhododendrons, narcissus, marigolds and paper flowers, it is generally not advisable to give them to the French at will.

The national bird of France is the rooster, which they see as the direct incarnation of bravery and tenacity.

The national stone of France is the pearl.

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

The numbers that the French taboo are “13” and “Friday”.

In interpersonal communication, the French attach great importance to gifts, but they also pay special attention to them. Items with artistic taste and commemorative significance should be selected, and knives, swords, scissors, tableware or items with obvious advertising signs should not be used. It is also inappropriate for a man to give perfume to a woman in a general relationship. It is rude to accept a gift without opening the package in the face of the giver