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  • French Business Greetings
    • ALWAYS Say Bonjour and Bonsoir
    • Always say Monsieur or Madame 
    • Introduce yourself using your full name
    • Don’t give a death grip handshake.
    • Don’t even think about giving a business associate a French kiss (La Bise)
    • Don’t hug anyone.
    • Example business situation: Interview, business meeting or other work-related situation at a French company
  • Conversations do’s and don’ts “L’art de la conversation.”
    • Small Talk (Petites discussions)
    • Interrupting and debating is the norm:
    • Don’t change the subject abruptly. 
    • Use “VOUS,” not “TU.”
  • How to behave in business situations in France
    • Punctuality
    • The personal space bubble is smaller in France.
    • Touching in the workplace
    • Breaks: Smoking or Coffee Breaks
    • Show your respect to the boss.
    • Knock and wait before entering a room:
  • Food And Drink
    • Don’t eat lunch at your desk.
    • Drinking on the job
  • Paid Vacations In France
  • Holidays In France
  • Business Attire: How to dress for business situations in France
    • Women: Keep it tasteful and elegant:
    • Good shoes are a must! Here are some examples. 
    • Men should keep it solid and dark:
    • Keep your tie and jacket on:
    • Muslim Women’s business attire
  • How to give a gift to business associates in France
    • Give a good quality gift or none at all:
    • Don’t give gaudy company logo swag:
    • Don’t attach your business card to the gift:
    • Please don’t send gifts to their house:
    • Send them a New Year’s card:
  • If you’re planning to do business in France, learn some French! 
  • French Business hours
  • The French CV (aka résumé)
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