Chinese and French Etiquette

(1) Social etiquette Compared with the British and the Germans, the French are very different in the way they treat people. The main features are as follows: First, they love socializing and are good at making friends. For the French, socializing is an important part of life, and a life without social activities is unimaginable. Second, witty humor and romantic nature. They are mostly bright and enthusiastic in interpersonal interactions. They are good at eloquence and high rhetoric, good jokes, hate people who do not like to speak, and find it difficult to accept those who look sad. Influenced by traditional culture, the French not only love adventure, but also like the romantic experience. Thirdly, they are thirsty for freedom and have poor discipline. The French are the most famous "liberals" in the world. Liberté, égalité, fraternité" is not only recognized by the French Constitution as the motto of the country, but also explicitly written on the national emblem. Although they pay attention to the rule of law, but generally poor discipline, do not like collective action to deal with the French, the appointment must be agreed in advance, and on time to the appointment, but also to be prepared for their possible late arrival in advance. Fourth, strong self-esteem, favoring "national goods". French fashion, food and art are well known to the world, and under the influence of this, the French have a strong sense of national pride and national pride, in their view, everything in the world is the best in France. When talking with the French, if you can speak a few words of French, will make the other party enthusiastic. Fifth, chivalry, respect for women. In the interpersonal communication of the French people to take the etiquette of the main handshake, embrace etiquette and kiss the face. (2) dress etiquette French people for dress, the world is the most famous. The so-called "Parisian style", in the ears of the world that is the same as fashion, popular meaning. On formal occasions: the French usually wear suits, skirts or dresses, the color is mostly blue, gray or black, the texture is mostly pure wool. When attending ceremonies: generally wear dresses. Men wear a tuxedo with a bow, or a black suit; women wear a dress-like monochrome gown or a small dress. The French believe it is all about the right mix and match. In the choice of hairstyles, handbags, hats, shoes, watches, glasses, are very much emphasized in order to make it with their own dress in harmony, consistent. (3) Catering etiquette As one of the world's top three culinary kingdoms, the French pay close attention to food. In the western food, French food can be said to be the most elaborate. The French people love to eat pasta, bread of many kinds; most of them love to eat cheese; in terms of meat, they love to eat beef, pork, chicken, caviar, foie gras, do not eat fat, pets, liver outside the animal offal, scaly fish and fish with bones. The French are particularly good drink, they almost meal must drink, and pay attention to the table to different varieties of alcohol with different dishes; in addition to alcohol, the French usually also love to drink raw water and coffee. French people eat, both hands are allowed to put on the table, but not allowed to support the two elbows on the table, in the put down knife and fork, they are accustomed to its half on the plate, half on the table. (4) Customary taboos The national flower of France is the iris. For chrysanthemums, peonies, roses, azaleas, daffodils, marigolds and paper flowers, generally should not be given to the French at will. France's national bird is the rooster, which they believe is the direct embodiment of bravery and tenacity. The national stone of France is the pearl. Most French people love blue, white and red, they are taboo colors are mainly yellow and dark green. The French taboo number is "13" and "Friday". In the interpersonal communication, the French people on the gift is very important, but also has its special attention. It is preferable to choose items of artistic taste and commemorative significance, rather than knives, swords, scissors, cutlery or items with obvious advertising logos. It is also inappropriate for a man to give perfume to a woman in a general relationship. It is a sign of rudeness to accept a gift without opening its package in front of the giver. French people's living habits Different countries, nationalities and regions of the world have their own traditional customs and habits, such as, China emphasizes filial piety, the Japanese tea ceremony, Brazil loves soccer, the United Kingdom is addicted to reading newspapers and so on. We know these, to international friendly exchanges and foreign economic cooperation, is of great benefit. So, what are the unique customs and manners of France, where women love to dress up and men drink like water? My short stay in the capital city of Paris, through careful observation and attention to listening, understanding and handwriting in their diet, marriage customs, religious rules, Chinese zodiac, dog industry and taboos and other aspects of some of the claims and practices. French food has a long history, many varieties and elaborate, quite distinctive, because it has long been renowned. Its cooking technology is second to none in Western cuisine, so many French people often feel proud of this. Most of the chefs in Europe's first-class hotels are French. Starting with the historical Emperor Louis XIV, France has developed an important and evolving banquet diplomacy. These carefully arranged delicacies are known to the world as French banquets, and 200 dishes can be served at a time on the table! French people's favorite dish is snails and frogs legs, if you order these two dishes, accompany your French "fashionable" social phenomenon as a "innovation", so the "experimental couples" of the wind! So the trend of "test couples" is prevalent. They believe that the benefits of a trial marriage are: to fully test each other and avoid divorce later. Nowadays, the industry, dog jewelry industry, dog burial industry, etc., along with the food, wine, rituals of the country, there are some taboos. French taboo "13" and "Friday", that these numbers imply danger; avoid sending chrysanthemums, carnations and other yellow flowers, yellow flowers symbolize disloyalty, roses can only be sent to the singular, in addition to the expression of love, can not be sent red flowers! ...... There are many other customs of life in France, and when you arrive in France, you will definitely feel it. French businessmen tend to be quite formal and conservative. French locals feel out of step and deaf to the way anyone else - including some French people elsewhere - speaks French. Greetings and Appreciation A light handshake is the usual form of greeting, but guests should not offer their hands to people of higher social status. Appointments and Punctuality It is customary to make appointments in advance. Being on time is a sign of politeness.