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France : the essential guide to customs & culture / Barry Tomalin.

by Tomalin, Barry, 1942-

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Kuperard, 2021.

Etiquette -- France.

National characteristics, French.

France -- Social life and customs.

Culture smart! (London, England)

9781787022683 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Essential guide to customs & culture. France

200p. : ill., map ; 18 cm.

Includes index.

"Don’t just see the sights, get to know the people. The French are "different." You'll often hear this in conversations among the "Anglo-Saxons," as the French like to call English-speakers. "Different" means charming, challenging, questioning, stylish, and doing things in their own way and to their own advantage. By looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining how French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you how to fit in as a foreigner. It gives practical advice on how to avoid faux pas and how to behave in different contexts. It takes you through French history, festivals, and traditions, and describes the French at home and at work. Above all, it shows you how the French communicate, and how to get the best out of this idiosyncratic and brilliant people. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas."--From publisher.

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