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France 24
France 24
3 days ago

Rude or polite? French greetings and how to avoid a faux pas

Rude or polite? French greetings and how to avoid a faux pas

Are the French polite? Or are they rude? This week on French Connections we tackle these stereotypes. We also delve into some of the basic etiquette rules that tourists need to know in order to avoid a faux pas. Be it a "bonjour", a "coucou", "la bise" or "un check", we explore the importance – and power – of French greetings.