4. No, of course (maybe a little)
• We don’t smile every time, it doesn’t mean we are
rude; it's simply the way of the French
• There are few magic sentences (we’ll talk later)
11. YOU HAVE TO SPEAK FRENCH TO
VISIT
True or False
12. False, but you have to know some
sentences
• Try to start a conversation by some basic french
:
– « Bonjour! Parlez-vous anglais? » (pronounced bon-
jouh, pah-lay vooz ahn-glay) is a good start.
• Always greet someone with « Bonjour » before
asking anythings
– In France, it is considered rude to not start with
« bonjour »
• Know the « merci »
– It’s mean « Thanks » and it’s very appreciated
(coffee price can doubled if you omitted this word)
14. Ok, there is strikes, and the 35h but
• we are the most productive people in the
world
• France GDP/Capita/Hour is $25.10
• Thus Americans only achieve $24.60 of
GDP/Capita/Hour.
• $0.50 GDP/Capita/Hour may sound small at
first, but add that up across millions of people,
and a few decades…
• It's about working smart... and less
45. Rookie France travel mistakes
• Only Paris
• Not learning about the French before visiting
• Not learning about the french language
• Not learning about the french hours
• $1 ≠ 1€
46. Hours in France
• Most shops and museum are open from 9am
to 12am then from 2pm to 6pm
• Restaurant are open between 11am to 3pm
and after 7pm
• Employee take a break about 1 to 2 hours at
lunch time
• We dinner around 8pm
• Oh, and Sunday, it’s close !
50. Faire la bise
• Men to men, family or very good friend
• Men to women : always except in formal
occasion
• Women to women : only if you use « tu »
• Numbers of kiss depends from 1 to 5 (really…)