Different countries, nationalities and regions in the world have their own traditional customs, for example, China values filial piety, Japan talks about tea ceremony, Brazil loves football, Britain loves reading newspapers and so on. We know this, which is of great benefit to international friendly exchanges and foreign economic cooperation. So, what are the unique customs and habits of France where women love dressing up and men love drinking water? During my short stay in Paris, the capital, through careful observation and attentive listening, I learned and wrote some opinions and practices on diet, marriage customs, canon, zodiac, dog industry, taboos and so on.
French cuisine has a long history, many varieties and exquisite features, so it has a long reputation. Its cooking skills are second to none in western food, so many French people are often proud of it. Most of the chefs in the first-class hotels in Europe are French. Starting from the historical emperor Louis XIV, France has formed an important and developing banquet diplomacy. These elaborately arranged delicacies are called French dinners by the world, which can serve 200 dishes at a time! French favorite dishes are snails and frog legs. If you order these two dishes, your French friends will be very happy. Nowadays, the consumption of snails in Paris is expanding day by day, and there are more than 40 food stores selling snails in the city. The most expensive dish in France is foie gras, and the home-cooked dish is fried steak with shredded potatoes. The French, the world champion of drinking, especially like drinking wine. They attach great importance to the collocation of dishes and wine, such as eating meat and drinking red wine, eating fish and drinking white wine. The French also like cheese very much. There are more than 400 kinds of yogurt with different colors and tastes, and its cost is also the highest in the world, so it is known as the "cheese kingdom". There are many ways of western-style dining. For example, people attending a dinner party should sit on the left side of the seat and sit up straight. When the host puts the napkin on his knee to toast, even if he can't drink, he should touch the glass on his lips to show respect. The main tableware of western food is knives and forks. When in use, the knife is held in the right hand and the fork in the left hand. First, cut the food into small pieces with a knife, and then send it to your mouth with a fork. After eating a dish, put the knife and fork together on the plate. If you haven't finished eating, you should put it in your mouth.
French women have a higher status in social life. When shaking hands with them, be sure to wait for them to reach out first. They can wear gloves, but men must take them off. Wherever you are, men should let women go first. In modern French cities, marriage and love life are quite free. Many young men and women often just live together without getting married, and even regard this increasingly "fashionable" social phenomenon as an "innovation", so the wind of "experimental couples" prevails. They think that the advantages of trial marriage are: fully testing each other and avoiding divorce in the future. There are many single people in France now, most of whom are under 35 and over 50. The traditional wedding custom peculiar to France is that the bride and groom hold farewell parties for their friends as usual before marriage. The man's name is "the life party of burying bachelors" and the woman's name is "the farewell party". The groom held a "funeral" with a symbolic "coffin" to bid farewell to the "bachelor"; At the "Farewell Banquet", the bride accepted bouquets and orchids presented by her friends. Everyone sang farewell songs and danced farewell dances to show the affection between the sisters. The next day, she can go to God. Thank you, forgive me. Hey? Is it stupid to protect your family? (4) ∫ Huan hall? Do you want to know what you are doing? Zhan Huan, are you alone? Eating nearby? The 3rd is Friday, strictly abide by the rules.
China's 12 zodiac signs are all common animals and birds except the "dragon", each of which represents a year, while the French zodiac signs that are roughly the same as those in European countries are astronomical zodiac signs of 12, such as Aries, Taurus, Gemini and Virgo, which represent one respectively.
The dog industry in France is very developed, and those rich women, almost everyone loves dogs like children. Every year, more than/kloc-0.0 million dogs are born in China, and the annual circulation is about 654.38+0 billion francs. In order to adapt to the rising trend of raising dogs, the dog catering industry, dog accessories industry and dog burial industry in France have sprung up everywhere. There are 4,000 professional dog doctors and more than 3,000 dog meat processing factories in China, with a total business of 2.55 billion francs.
There are still some taboos in this country that loves beauty, food, drink and gifts. The French taboo "13" and "Friday", thinking that these numbers imply danger; Avoid sending yellow flowers such as chrysanthemums and carnations. I think yellow flowers symbolize disloyalty and roses can only be sent in odd numbers. In addition to expressing love, you can't send red flowers ... There are many customs in France. When you arrive in France, you will definitely feel something.
French customs and etiquette
French account for about 94%, and the vast majority of residents believe in Catholicism.
The French are warm and cheerful, and they can talk cordially when they meet for the first time. The French pay attention to the beauty of clothes, especially the clothes worn by women are very fashionable, and they especially like to use cosmetics. Lipstick alone can be divided into morning, noon, evening and evening, and it is the most well-dressed woman in the world.
France is the first country in the world to kiss openly, and it is also the country that uses kissing the most. You must make an appointment with the French in advance. It's polite to show up on time, but don't advance. Sending flowers to the French is also a good gift. French people can't be lazy and noisy in public places.
French cuisine is world-famous, with exquisite materials, diverse colors, rich flavor and delicious taste, and pays attention to color, shape and nutrition. French people use heavy wine for cooking, but meat dishes are not well cooked, such as ducks cooked three or four times. Some meat is cooked seven or eight times at most, while oysters generally like to be eaten raw. Ingredients like garlic, cloves, herbs, onions, celery, carrots and so on. They don't eat spicy food.
The French are afraid of yellow flowers, which is considered as a sign of disloyalty. Avoid spades as unlucky; Dark green is forbidden, because German Nazi uniforms were dark green during World War II; The design of cranes is taboo and is considered as a symbol of fools and adulterers. Don't send perfume or cosmetics to women other than lovers and relatives, because they think it symbolizes excessive intimacy or ulterior motives.
French negotiation etiquette
Shake hands when you meet, move quickly and with a little force. When you leave, you should shake hands with your host again to say goodbye. Women generally don't reach out to men. Familiar friends can be called by their first names, and elders and people with high status should be called by their last names. Generally called "sir" and "miss", there is no need to bring a surname.
Topics of conversation can involve French art, architecture, food and history.
You should make an appointment in advance, arrive on time, have a simple greeting, and then go straight to the main points of discussion. Almost all business terms are in French.
Business entertainment is mostly held in hotels, and only close friends are invited to their homes. At the dinner table, business is generally avoided unless the host mentions it. French people pay attention to food etiquette. When eating, they should put their hands (not elbows) on the table and must appreciate the exquisite cooking. French restaurants are usually expensive, so avoid ordering the most expensive dishes on the menu. Business lunches usually have more than a dozen dishes to avoid overeating. Smoking should be licensed and smoking in public places should be avoided. When a banquet is held after the main negotiation, the heads of the negotiating delegations of both sides usually toast each other to wish the two sides a long-term good cooperative relationship. After being entertained, you should call or write a note the next day to express your gratitude.