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French Etiquette Rules to Learn for a Smoother Trip to France - Frenchly

Daily life in France relies on unwritten etiquette—greetings, language forms, gestures, timing, and behavior—to show respect and maintain social order.

fromTravel + Leisure

1 month ago

This Is the Most Outdated Piece of France Travel Advice, According to a Local

The moment someone notices a foreign accent, they'll immediately switch to English-and be polite about it. Especially in large cities like Nice, Paris, and Marseille, those working in hospitality are conversational in English and happy to practice. If you do speak some French, they'll find your accent américain charming. But don't be offended if they continue the conversation en anglais.

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fromThe Local France

3 months ago

The 15-minute rule - Is it OK to be late in France?

Punctuality is generally expected in France; a 15-minute 'quart d'heure de politesse' is tolerated for visits, but longer lateness can be viewed as rude.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

4 months ago

The Common Gesture You Should Never Make At A French Restaurant - Tasting Table

The OK hand gesture in France signifies 'zero' and can be interpreted as insulting; use a thumbs-up or say "C'est délicieux" to show approval.

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fromTasting Table

5 months ago

When Dining In France, You Need To Know This Old-School Rule For Eating Salad - Tasting Table

Never cut salad greens in France; tuck large leaves onto your fork with knife and fork, or use bread to push leaves onto the fork.