France is associated with many tourists not only with frogs, adhesive fields and the Eiffel Tower. France is one of the most cultural countries of Europe and, having arrived in this country, you have a unique opportunity to join the traditions of the French people and take over some useful rules of etiquette.
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Going to France, be sure to purchase a French phraser. After all, most French believe that all decent people should own French. Therefore, knowledge of elementary words will greatly facilitate your stay in this country. But this does not mean that the French do not speak other foreign languages, for example, in English. They are well owned by people working in the service sector. If you have to turn to local residents in English, be prepared for the fact that, most likely, they will express demonstrative misunderstanding.
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Entering the cafe, restaurant, museum or even an elevator where you are encountered with unfamiliar people, it is customary to cook "Bonjour, Monsieur" or "Bonjour, Madame". Such an appeal is considered more courteous than simply "Bonjour", and if you know the person's name, it is better to call a person by name during the greeting. You always need to smile and be polite. If you are well acquainted with a person who are welcome, then in France, it is customary to kiss him into one or both cheeks. Men can kiss another man only if they are good friends. Only a particularly close person can kiss the cheek three times.
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In France, it is not accepted loudly talk. Dressed always needed neat. Women should not impose a bright makeup and abide by midi or maxi skirt length. Expressed obscene in France is considered a sign of poor education. The life of the French is calm and measured, so tourists should not be strongly allocated from the crowd. To deserve respect in France, it is necessary to make a lot of effort, and it does not depend on the level of personal well-being.
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In France, many information tablets reporting that it is impossible to do on the streets of this country. One of the prohibitions includes smoking in public places. If there are no rooms for smokers in the cafe, smoking in these places is strictly prohibited. Drinking alcoholic beverages on the street is punishable by a fine.
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Turning the street in France, make sure that the cars are inferior to you, the French often do not pay attention to road signs. Try yourself to move the roadway only on a pedestrian crossing. Turning the road, be sure to nine the driver head as a sign of gratitude.
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A tourist who came to France should be aware that lunch in this country begins at 20 pm. At this time it is very difficult to find loose places in bars, restaurants and cafes. It is better to book a table in advance. The French do not like to hurry, during meals more time usually occupies a conversation than food. As for Tipping, they are not accepted to allocate them in a separate account. They make up 10-15% of the total check. To drink a cup of coffee at the bar permament will cost about 20 cents cheaper than behind the table. If the surrender from your dinner was a few small coins, they are not taken to take.
If you eat to the country to visit French friends, the mistake will bring them a gift for real Russian vodka, if they did not ask for such a gift. The French are great connoisseurs of good wine, besides, Russian vodka can be bought in France. Better bring the souvenirs of your hometown: magnets, figurines, pictures or something in this spirit.
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