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Explore the intricate web of French communication etiquette with tips on nonverbal cues, business decorum, and cultural sensitivity. Enhance your effectiveness and avoid embarrassment with insights on separating business and personal life, valuing sincerity, and diminishing distractions. Learn common phrases and topics while maintaining respect for the culture.
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Communication in France Christian Anderson Jill Aoki Daniel Brilliant Aaron Brown
Overall Themes Respect for Culture Separation of Business and Personal Life Value of Sincerity
Importance Decrease Distraction Increase Effectiveness Avoid Embarrassment
Outline - Communication Basic Nonverbal Business Entertaining
Basic Communication Characteristics Phrases Topics
Characteristics Direct Interruptions Courteous Translations?
Example • Foux de fafa
Apologize Pardon, je ne parle pas français • Value Sincerity • Proud of Language • Mistakes can be Offensive • Expect to be Corrected
Phrases Bonjour Oui Merci S’ilvousplaît Non Au revoir Enchante
Topics Culture Art History Food Humor Travel
Topics - AVOID Politics Personal