Manners

Why being punctual is not always polite in France

Sometimes being late is good manners as columnist Annaliza Davis finds out

French people are not rude, just direct

Cultural differences have created this stereotype

Normandy has the politest drivers, Paris and Riviera the rudest

Shouting insults was found to be the most common way for drivers to express frustration, according to a survey

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You’re welcome...when I’m ready

She represents the values of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité and Marianne is the symbolic figure of the French Republic. But she also gives her name to a little-known civil service guide, Le Référentiel Marianne .

Appreciating cultural differences is key at work

French and British businesses do not operate in the same way – as any Briton who has worked for a French company will tell you. It means meetings can easily turn into a minefield of misunderstandings due to cultural differences.

French manners: tu, vous and kisses

French people are usually more formal in addressing others than the British - and yet think nothing of kissing each other several times when they first meet.

Manners

Why being punctual is not always polite in France

French people are not rude, just direct

Normandy has the politest drivers, Paris and Riviera the rudest

You’re welcome...when I’m ready

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