1. DO’S AND DON’TS IN FRANCE By Anaïs, Yasemin and Hélène

2. 1) TABLE MANNERS

3. Do place your napkin on your lap

4. Do not rest your elbows on the table

5. Do tear off a small bite sized piece of bread rather than biting from the bread

6. You can wipe your plate with a piece of bread

7. Do not eat with your fingers

8. Do bring a present when invited to a French person’s house

9. Do arrive on time

10. Do not phone while eating

11. 2) AT THE RESTAURANT

12. Do give tip

13. Don’t whistle waiter

14. 3) Dress Code Don’t wear shorts, Baseball caps, Flip flop Sneakers …

15. 4) Greeting

16. Do shake hands

17. Do address people with the titles : « Monsieur » and « Madame » when meeting for the first time

18. Don’t kiss your boss !!

19. 5) Body gesture : Do maintain eye contact Don’t stay or sit to close to others

20. Don’t yawn during meetings

21. 6) French galanterie Men give way to women

22. Don’t talk loudly in public

23. In the bus give your seat

24. 7) French speaking : Don’t say bad words

25. Don’t say « oh, mon dieu » Don’t translate : « I’m excited » by »je suis excitée »

26. Happy to be with you !! But come and visit us