As The Huffington Post explains, this would be considered very unsophisticated.Įither you pay it all, or graciously let your French companion foot the entire cost. In France, it is exactly the opposite.Īs The Local explains, asking for more food, which implies that you weren’t given enough, is very insulting to whoever prepared your meal.īesides, if you’re lucky enough to be dining in France, you should save room for cheese anyway! Never split the bill!Īgain, while this is completely normal in Anglophone countries, splitting the bill in France is a big non. In Anglophone countries, it would be seen as a compliment to the chef should you ask for seconds. Foodie French faux pas – don’t ask for more! Make sure you greet everyone with a bonjour or bonsoir, and also offer a bonne journée at the end of any interactions. … And don’t be too rudeĪlthough French strangers don’t want you asking about their recent colonoscopy, they aren’t completely standoffish, and being too rude is almost as terrible as being too friendly. This extends to first names – unless you know someone very well, you should always address them as Monsieur or Madame, and leave first names out of it. This can be difficult when you’re trying to make French friends, but it is considered odd in France to be overly friendly with someone you don’t really know.Īnother one on Oui in Paris’ list of French faux pas, she explains that asking a pharmacist about his summer vacation isn’t really normal. Being too polite won’t be nearly as embarrassing as mortally offending someone. Choosing whether to call someone tu or vous is tricky, and choosing incorrectly is a huge French faux pas. It is one of the most difficult parts of learning French, and if you get it wrong, you can cause offence, confusion and even total horror.
As Oui in France explains, the French consider the hug to be incredibly intimate, and almost exclusively reserved for a lover.Īttempting to hug a French friend will only give rise to panicked looks, and uneasy shuffling away, so it is best to stick with a quick bisous.
We know not to forget our table manners, and that insulting France isn’t going to win us any French friends (obviously), but it is inevitable that we will occasionally, inadvertently, make a faux pas.Īnd if not ourselves, we’ve all seen someone else do it! Here are the worst of the worst… Going in for a hug instead of a bisousĪs Anglophones, it is natural for us to hug, but for the French, there is nothing worse. We’re fairly confident that by now we can conduct ourselves in France without embarrassing ourselves – at least too much. Vie Française Immerse yourself in insider stories & interviews – pick up valuable tips & advice on mastering the French language and living the French dream wherever you live….Reportage + Société Stay informed & try to understand what’s happening in France – News, sport, politics, even the gossip behind it all – Explore problems & paradoxes of today’s cultural & social issues….Mode + Beauté Indulge, obsess, celebrate & enjoy stories, interviews, tips & advice about the extraordinary world of French fashion, beauty, interiors and much, much more….Gastronomie Indulge in wonderful French food & wine in person or vicariously – where to find the foodie haunts – share recipes – tips & advice….Escapades Discover little known places in France – Learn from insider experiences, tips & advice – Plan your trip, where to go, stay, what to see & even what to pack – Be a traveller not a tourist….Arts + Culture Enrich your life through stories, interviews, info & tips about the world of French art, theatre, music, film, architecture, design, photography etc – stay informed – what’s on where and when….
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