1. French Cuisine & Traveling

2. Eating in France Many restaurants close between lunch and dinner In restaurants and cafés, the bill often includes a 15% tip (service compris) Each course commands equal respect Dinner guests are expected to bring a gift, however modest The French keep their arms above the table, not in their lap

3. Traveling Carry ID at all times Driving in the right hand lane Customarily yield to drivers approaching from the right

4. French Etiquette Social Etiquette

5. Greeting –Formality –Handshakes Language –French Please Private Dinner Party –Caution –Gift-Giving

6. Appropriate Behaviors Speak at a closer distance. Chewing gum in public Put your hands in your pockets Eating while walking down the street Patting someone on the back Snapping your fingers

7. First Name or Title? 1.“vous” or “tu” ? 2.'Madame' & 'Monsieur' 3.surname & first name 4.'bonjour' or 'bonsoir', & 'au revoir'

8. Business Hours 1. Ten minutes late is OK! 2. France practically 'shuts down' in August.

9. Business Lunches 1. Business lunch 2. Do not switch knives and forks. 3. Always pass dishes to your left. 4. Adding salt, and other condaments