Friday, July 18, 2008

French Business Etiquitte

After several years of learning French as my second language, I've become aquianted with some of the French culture. Using Google to supplement my knowledge, here are some facts about business etiquitte in France.

--The formal "Vous" form is always used, unless one specifically asks otherwise.
--Business attire is usually conservative and understated.
--The French generally prefer to avoid uncertainty in their business deals
--Lunch, instead of dinner, is often the meal over which to conduct business
--An air of formality and reserve is the norm at all levels of business


Sources
http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/france.htm
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/france-country-profile.html
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=France
http://www.communicaid.com/cross-cultural-training/culture-for-business-and-management/doing-business-in/French_business_culture.php