France has a centralized government and Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion. The official language is French, though some regional languages are also spoken. Common greetings involve kissing cheeks between acquaintances. Meals are important social events, with lunch typically from noon to 2 pm and dinner from 7:30 pm onward. French weddings often incorporate traditions like a ritual bath and decorating the church with laurel leaves. Major holidays include Bastille Day on July 14th and Labor Day on May 1st.
its about the French culture, facts, culture, cuisine, festivals of France. the salutations of France the adjectives their way of talking and the sports the French people like the most
This France Power Point highlights these facts and much more including: 22 Points on General Information, 16 Points on Family Life, 27 Points on Food, 44 Points on Food Etiquette, 29 Points on Social Etiquette, 35 Points on Business Etiquette, and 13 Points on Trivia.
My Name K.Yesu Babu Setty. I'm studying PGDM / MBA in ISTTM - Engineering staff college of India, Hyderabad.This is the brief introduction about the country France and its culture,language everything. An over view about the France and its capital paris.
its about the French culture, facts, culture, cuisine, festivals of France. the salutations of France the adjectives their way of talking and the sports the French people like the most
This France Power Point highlights these facts and much more including: 22 Points on General Information, 16 Points on Family Life, 27 Points on Food, 44 Points on Food Etiquette, 29 Points on Social Etiquette, 35 Points on Business Etiquette, and 13 Points on Trivia.
My Name K.Yesu Babu Setty. I'm studying PGDM / MBA in ISTTM - Engineering staff college of India, Hyderabad.This is the brief introduction about the country France and its culture,language everything. An over view about the France and its capital paris.
About France. I created this when I was in Class VIII for an inter-school Compitition and won first prize for it. It is 30% french and rest English. For all effect (best results) pls frst download it and then have a look at it...
Learn about France through English with awesome presentations and easy understanding. It's not boring. It's interesting.This presentation is made by Vaishnoraj Shivan from 8th standard (IGCSE), studying in Pinnacle High International School, Malad (W), Mumbai, India.
About France. I created this when I was in Class VIII for an inter-school Compitition and won first prize for it. It is 30% french and rest English. For all effect (best results) pls frst download it and then have a look at it...
Learn about France through English with awesome presentations and easy understanding. It's not boring. It's interesting.This presentation is made by Vaishnoraj Shivan from 8th standard (IGCSE), studying in Pinnacle High International School, Malad (W), Mumbai, India.
This Switzerland Power Point highlights these facts and much more including: 18 Points on General Information, 8 Points on Family Life, 14 Points on Food, 8 Points on Food Etiquette, 21 Points on Social Etiquette, 19 Points on Business Etiquette, and 10 Points on Trivia.
6. Gestures -To show that someone is crazy, put your index finger to your temple and turn your hand back and forth -To promise or swear to something, place your hand on top of your head -To apologize or indicate that you've made a mistake, cover your mouth with your hands -Signal a taxi by snapping your fingers Gesture: Form a circle with your thumb and forefinger and place it over your nose Significance: A person is drunk Gesture: Playing an imaginary flute Significance: Someone is talking to much and is becoming annoying (Nickles, Greg)
9. Rest of the languages include languages from the South American, South Asian and Caribbean regions
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11. Religions-Roman Catholic 83%-88%-Protestant 2%- Jewish 1%-Muslim 5%-10%-unaffiliated 4%-Roman Catholic church is under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, curia in Rome, and the Conference of French bishops(Whittaker, Andrew)
12. Eating in France Breakfast: Consists of coffee, tea or chocolate with croissants and bread with butter or jam Lunch: Served from noon until 2 pm -Can consist of a five course meal or a simple salad or sandwich Dinner: Served from 7:30 pm onwards -Usually a leisurely event, time to spend with the family or with friends Tipping: Tips are usually included in the bill, which ranges between 10% and 15% -Not expected to leave a tip on the table (Whittaker, Andrew)
13. Dining Etiquette and Table Manners -Not allowed to bring any friends or pets without asking -Fork is held in the left hand while knife is held with the right hand when eating -No elbows on the table -Cross fork and knife on the plate with the fork over the knife if you’re not finished eating -Leave wineglass nearly full if you do not want more (Europe-cities.com)
31. Chiverie is a wedding night prank(World Wedding Customs.com)
32. Family values and relationships -Each member has certain responsibilities and duties -Extended family provides support -Practical approach towards marriage -Few children -French people are private - themselves around family and close friends -Friendships have requirements (Kwintessential)
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