French Etiquette 101: Polite Greetings, Dining & More

Heading to France but aren't sure what the etiquette rules are in certain situations? Our French Etiquette 101 tutorial is full of in-depth tips for travelers who want to get savvy about the local culture and customs, whether in Paris or elsewhere in France. Learn the rules for polite greetings and questions in French, how to eat out at a restaurant in France and observe proper dining etiquette, when to give cheek kisses (bises) or not, how and when to tip servers, & much more. #france #frenchculture #frenchrestaurants #frenchetiquette #etiquettelesson #etiquettecoach #politephrases #frenchphrases

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"Le Boulanger de Monge" by yisris is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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Wine etiquette: Photo by Alena Torgonskaya on Unsplash
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Child at restaurant: Photo by Vitalii Khodzinskyi on Unsplash
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Euro notes in hands: Photo by Christian Dubovan on Unsplash
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Euro coin: Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash
Card payment: Photo by Blake Wisz on Unsplash #etiquette