Giving Flowers in France: 14 Etiquette Tips
Get the guide to giving flowers in France. From the significance of colors, flowers for the bride, for births, dinner parties, good health, and more.
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February 10, 2022
Manners and Etiquette
French etiquette rules, manners, and politesse, as well as other tips for living in France.
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7 Ways to say cheers in French (and what to avoid)
Find out how to say cheers in French. From the formalities and etiquette tips, as well as most importantly, how to avoid bad luck!
January 22, 2022
Visiting the Markets in France: Top tips for the Marché
Get the local's guide to visiting outdoor markets in France. From etiquette tips, what to bring, what to say, and more.
January 19, 2022
Defining the French Bourgeoisie: Codes and Habits
Wondering what exactly is the French bourgeoisie? From how to dress to how to elaborate table manners, who says class structure is dead in France.
April 9, 2021
Cheek Kisses: La bise in France (French greeting etiquette)
Get the French etiquette guide on exchanging la bise in France. Cheek kisses for everyone? With a bonjour hello for family, friends, workplaces, and more.
February 18, 2021
French Business Etiquette: 13 Do’s and Don’ts
Business etiquette in France is not quite the same as other parts of the world. Get workplace tips and the meeting etiquette guide on what to expect and what to avoid.
November 5, 2020
Do you know how to cut cheese? The French way of course
It is never good to leave someone with that crusty old cheese rind. Find out how to cut cheeses of any shape, size, and type, and impress all your friends.
March 29, 2020
French Cheese etiquette: 14 tips (à la française)
From France, the country that invented the word etiquette, here is the French cheese etiquette guide that will walk you through the trickiest of cheese situations. Because you don't want to cheese off someone, do you?
March 29, 2020
21 ways to say Goodbye in French (in every situation)
Believe or not, there are more than 20 different ways to say goodbye in French. With scenarios and examples, we cover the top tips to avoid the faux pas of mixing up your au revoirs and adieus.
February 14, 2020
How to say Hello in French (The Rules of Bonjour)
Knowing how to say hello in French is like an iceberg. Beyond saying Bonjour, there is much more to a French greeting. Then take the quiz and see how well you do.
January 22, 2020
French Dining Etiquette: 32 Table manners, Do’s, and Don’ts
Visiting France and planning to eat? French dining has a long list of etiquette Do's and Don'ts. Don't get caught out on the rules of French table manners.
September 25, 2019
What French people eat: a Typical French Dinner
Everything you want to know about French meals but didn't want to ask. The main courses in a typical French dinner, a history of French dining, and much more.
May 27, 2019
10 American eating habits French People find strange
From doing the hand-ballet during the meal, and drinking ice-cold water, hear about the American eating habits that French people find strange!
May 20, 2019
French dining etiquette: Hold the ketchup!
Fine dining in France? You should know that in French dining etiquette is a lot like eating with a very strict teacher: You must eat everything!
May 13, 2019
French children: Sage or Sauvage?
Wondering if all French children are "sage"? Or actually "sauvage"? Read all about how even young children are expected to behave in France.
January 28, 2019
Enchanté: Saying Nice to Meet You in French
Learn how to say "Nice to meet you" in French, James Bond-style! Because we all need a bit of French flair in our lives ;)
January 28, 2019
French Dining: Eating a burger with a fork
Do French people really eat burgers with a knife and fork? Learn more about French food etiquette and what other dishes are not safe from cutlery in France.
January 7, 2019
Who pours the wine? (17 French Social etiquette tips)
French social etiquette can be controversial. Learn about French wine etiquette and find out why French women are not supposed to pour their own wine.
December 15, 2018
The bizarre French habit: drinking coffee in a bowl
If you are looking for cups at the breakfast table in France, you make have to keep looking. French etiquette says that at breakfast, you should be drinking your coffee in a bowl.
December 12, 2018
Hands on the table: An Expat’s Elbow ballet
Why do the French keep their hands on the table while eating? A big no-no in North America, where the table manners the rule is “elbows off the table!”
December 10, 2018