France - 10 Culture Shocks Tourists Have When They Visit France - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Just returned from France. 1) Things to add: Even in the smallest most unlikely restaurant or bar, the food is great. 2) They respect their wine. In the US when we order a glass of special wine, that 1/2 bottle may have been at 1/2 full for a week. In France everywhere used the glass-displacement system so your 1/2 bottle is still fresh. 3) French men almost all wear scarfs around their necks. 4. The French DO wear big logo clothes like Nike shoes and hats or sweat shirts. 5. Download Google Translate to get a few phrases under your belt. The French appreciate a few properly spoken phrases. 6. The best advice is to download France Google Maps. It was a godsend when walking and driving.
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Just returned from France. 1) Things to add: Even in the smallest most unlikely restaurant or bar, the food is great. 2) They respect their wine. In the US when we order a glass of special wine, that 1/2 bottle may have been at 1/2 full for a week. In France everywhere used the glass-displacement system so your 1/2 bottle is still fresh. 3) French men almost all wear scarfs around their necks. 4. The French DO wear big logo clothes like Nike shoes and hats or sweat shirts. 5. Download Google Translate to get a few phrases under your belt. The French appreciate a few properly spoken phrases. 6. The best advice is to download France Google Maps. It was a godsend when walking and driving.
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Kelly
Great video. I love France and have found the overwhelming majority of locals to be kind, patient and welcoming! You forgot to mention la bise! Sure it doesn't happen too frequently with people you just meet, but if you make French friends, you learn how to kiss them to say hello, thank you (if you receive a gift) and goodbye. I studied abroad in Aix and that was a true shock when I got to my host family's apartment and met their extended family and suddenly was kissing 8 strangers. I was in Italy a year ago and our Airbnb host did la bise and I was so surprised I almost kissed her on the mouth!
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Great video. I love France and have found the overwhelming majority of locals to be kind, patient and welcoming! You forgot to mention la bise! Sure it doesn't happen too frequently with people you just meet, but if you make French friends, you learn how to kiss them to say hello, thank you (if you receive a gift) and goodbye. I studied abroad in Aix and that was a true shock when I got to my host family's apartment and met their extended family and suddenly was kissing 8 strangers. I was in Italy a year ago and our Airbnb host did la bise and I was so surprised I almost kissed her on the mouth!
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sassy
I am starting to teach myself French, as i originally took it in high school some 30+ years ago and regretfully goofed off the entire time (got a D in the class so that tells you something there.
Currently doing Duolingo- I kinda like it so far because it consists of a lot of repetition which helps engrave it into my brain cells. Does anyone have other suggestions that might help? (Preferably cost-free sites, please)
Also bought a small pocket book several years ago, called Just Enough French. Once i get the basics down, I will refer to this book for communication purposes.
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I am starting to teach myself French, as i originally took it in high school some 30+ years ago and regretfully goofed off the entire time (got a D in the class so that tells you something there.
Currently doing Duolingo- I kinda like it so far because it consists of a lot of repetition which helps engrave it into my brain cells. Does anyone have other suggestions that might help? (Preferably cost-free sites, please)
Also bought a small pocket book several years ago, called Just Enough French. Once i get the basics down, I will refer to this book for communication purposes.
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Ninno
I love France. I dont get the rude thing that Ive always heard. People have been friendly, and one guy starting teaching me the language as I was doing some photography. Ive been to Paris and I get to Nice every year - I cant get enough of the place. I even took the train from Paris to Nice once. That was a trek and I loved every moment of it. Any many wouldnt believe this, but some of the best pizza I have ever had was in Paris, at Oscia Pizzeria Napoletana. I cant wait to go back, post pandemic restrictions.
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I love France. I dont get the rude thing that Ive always heard. People have been friendly, and one guy starting teaching me the language as I was doing some photography. Ive been to Paris and I get to Nice every year - I cant get enough of the place. I even took the train from Paris to Nice once. That was a trek and I loved every moment of it. Any many wouldnt believe this, but some of the best pizza I have ever had was in Paris, at Oscia Pizzeria Napoletana. I cant wait to go back, post pandemic restrictions.
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Mr800vfr
France is much more than Paris, and it's a lovely place to live.
But one thing is true, you can experiment 2 ways your meetings. you speak straight in English without telling a single word in French like Bonjour, and people will be really upsets and won't help you, at the opposite if you're respectful and say Bonjour pouvez-vous m'aider, French will do the impossible to help you and to make you discover their wonderful culture. even with their bad English understanding!
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France is much more than Paris, and it's a lovely place to live.
But one thing is true, you can experiment 2 ways your meetings. you speak straight in English without telling a single word in French like Bonjour, and people will be really upsets and won't help you, at the opposite if you're respectful and say Bonjour pouvez-vous m'aider, French will do the impossible to help you and to make you discover their wonderful culture. even with their bad English understanding!
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Loesch
I have always learned a few phrases in whatever language is spoken in the country I am visiting. I bust it out when I walk in a shop or restaurant and then ask kindly if they speak English. I have never had anyone rude because of it. Usually they are appreciative that I do not start in English and that I have attempted their native language. This was particularly true in Paris. Most everyone I met was very kind.
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I have always learned a few phrases in whatever language is spoken in the country I am visiting. I bust it out when I walk in a shop or restaurant and then ask kindly if they speak English. I have never had anyone rude because of it. Usually they are appreciative that I do not start in English and that I have attempted their native language. This was particularly true in Paris. Most everyone I met was very kind.
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Pascal
Bonus: As a tourist, do not use RATP/Transilien (Paris region public transit) during rush hours. It could shock you how rude and aggressive French can get during these times wanting to get into the train in an overcrowded station.
And do not use short trousers when going dining. Please don't!
And try to use SNCF/TGV to get around when going to bigger cities. It is worth it!
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Bonus: As a tourist, do not use RATP/Transilien (Paris region public transit) during rush hours. It could shock you how rude and aggressive French can get during these times wanting to get into the train in an overcrowded station.
And do not use short trousers when going dining. Please don't!
And try to use SNCF/TGV to get around when going to bigger cities. It is worth it!
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travel
france is unique in the world i have travelled a lot in the world and yes france is very rich in cuisine arts way of life science and above all the landscapes are so beautiful to enjoy. france the first country in the world for turism for decades i understand it as i have live it for long tome time, france is unique! vive la france!
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france is unique in the world i have travelled a lot in the world and yes france is very rich in cuisine arts way of life science and above all the landscapes are so beautiful to enjoy. france the first country in the world for turism for decades i understand it as i have live it for long tome time, france is unique! vive la france!
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Leafar
Definitely my experience in Pueryo Rico was excellent and wonderful, the super friendly people, the beaches, something about natural, the super exquisite restaurants, the super luxurious hotels. extremely large parks and very impressive museums I would definitely recommend the very impressive science park. I recomend you
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Definitely my experience in Pueryo Rico was excellent and wonderful, the super friendly people, the beaches, something about natural, the super exquisite restaurants, the super luxurious hotels. extremely large parks and very impressive museums I would definitely recommend the very impressive science park. I recomend you
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Philippe
One other shock for foreign visitors is when you see a misbehaved French child being scolded vocally by a parent, or be slapped on the rear end or elsewhere, in public. Some visitors may not approve, but in France its called discipliner. to discipline or straighten a childs behavior. Some families are like that.
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One other shock for foreign visitors is when you see a misbehaved French child being scolded vocally by a parent, or be slapped on the rear end or elsewhere, in public. Some visitors may not approve, but in France its called discipliner. to discipline or straighten a childs behavior. Some families are like that.
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