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HOW TO DO BUSINESS
IN
FRANCE
You may have seen countless pictures of
people proposing their significant others in front
of the Eiffel tower, but that isn't the only thing to
know France by.
The country is one of the best places in the
world for small businesses. A lot of people shift
their companies to Europe and change their
lives around.
But it isn't as easy as it sounds.
However, the benefits are worth all the efforts
you will have to make to adjust to a different
culture.
There are things unique to the culture of France
that you must learn if you want to succeed
there.
TOP TIPS FOR DOING BUSINESS IN
FRANCE
If you want to make sure all your business partners and employees respect you right from the start and your
company reaches the height of success, you will have to follow a few tips. Here is how you can make it work in
France:
1. Politeness is
the Key
Aggressive sales tactics may
work in the US but the French
hate being pressurized to do
anything.
The only way you can make it
work with them is if you stay
polite and be patient in your
demands. Don’t be too hasty if
you want results.
2. Value Their Language
You may not know French, and that is okay.
You can throw words like bonjour, madame,
and monsieur during conversations but other
than that, you don’t have to try speaking in
their language if you don’t know it. There are
other ways of telling them that you respect
their language.
You can get one side of your business card
printed in French and bring French language
translations of important documents during
business meetings.
MORE
TIPS:
3. Proper Use ofNames
People tend to introduce themselves
using both their first and last names in
France so you should do the same.
Some might even say their last name
first and then say their first name. That
is okay too. If you forget someone’s
name, there is no need to panic. You
can listen to the conversation and ask
them for the name later.
4. No Short Notices
The French don’t like short notice
invites for meetings. If they invite
you for a meeting, it will be in two
weeks-time. So, if you plan on
holding a meeting with your
business partners or even with the
employees of your company, make
sure to give them two weeks-time.
No urgent invites or emergency
meetings are accepted in the
French culture.
5. Yes to Interruptions
The French don’t like short notice invites
for meetings. If they invite you for a
meeting, it will be in two weeks-time.
So, if you plan on holding a meeting
with your business partners or even with
the employees of your company, make
sure to give them two weeks-time. No
urgent invites or emergency meetings
are accepted in the French culture.
6. Avoid Controversial
Topics
The French don’t like short notice invites
for meetings. If they invite you for a
meeting, it will be in two weeks-time. So, if
you plan on holding a meeting with your
business partners or even with the
employees of your company, make sure
to give them two weeks-time. No urgent
invites or emergency meetings are
accepted in the French culture.
It can be scary to interact with
foreigners on a regular basis when
you don't know their language and
culture.
Therefore it is better if you prepare
yourself in advance and learn all
about the French business
etiquettes.
This way you won't end up saying
something wrong and be able to
keep the conversations respectful.
To Conclude
https://www.universal-translation-services.com/
info@universal-translation-services.com
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services.com/english-to-french-translation-business-in-france/

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Tips for Doing Business in France

  • 1. HOW TO DO BUSINESS IN FRANCE
  • 2. You may have seen countless pictures of people proposing their significant others in front of the Eiffel tower, but that isn't the only thing to know France by. The country is one of the best places in the world for small businesses. A lot of people shift their companies to Europe and change their lives around. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. However, the benefits are worth all the efforts you will have to make to adjust to a different culture. There are things unique to the culture of France that you must learn if you want to succeed there.
  • 3. TOP TIPS FOR DOING BUSINESS IN FRANCE If you want to make sure all your business partners and employees respect you right from the start and your company reaches the height of success, you will have to follow a few tips. Here is how you can make it work in France: 1. Politeness is the Key Aggressive sales tactics may work in the US but the French hate being pressurized to do anything. The only way you can make it work with them is if you stay polite and be patient in your demands. Don’t be too hasty if you want results. 2. Value Their Language You may not know French, and that is okay. You can throw words like bonjour, madame, and monsieur during conversations but other than that, you don’t have to try speaking in their language if you don’t know it. There are other ways of telling them that you respect their language. You can get one side of your business card printed in French and bring French language translations of important documents during business meetings.
  • 4. MORE TIPS: 3. Proper Use ofNames People tend to introduce themselves using both their first and last names in France so you should do the same. Some might even say their last name first and then say their first name. That is okay too. If you forget someone’s name, there is no need to panic. You can listen to the conversation and ask them for the name later. 4. No Short Notices The French don’t like short notice invites for meetings. If they invite you for a meeting, it will be in two weeks-time. So, if you plan on holding a meeting with your business partners or even with the employees of your company, make sure to give them two weeks-time. No urgent invites or emergency meetings are accepted in the French culture. 5. Yes to Interruptions The French don’t like short notice invites for meetings. If they invite you for a meeting, it will be in two weeks-time. So, if you plan on holding a meeting with your business partners or even with the employees of your company, make sure to give them two weeks-time. No urgent invites or emergency meetings are accepted in the French culture. 6. Avoid Controversial Topics The French don’t like short notice invites for meetings. If they invite you for a meeting, it will be in two weeks-time. So, if you plan on holding a meeting with your business partners or even with the employees of your company, make sure to give them two weeks-time. No urgent invites or emergency meetings are accepted in the French culture.
  • 5. It can be scary to interact with foreigners on a regular basis when you don't know their language and culture. Therefore it is better if you prepare yourself in advance and learn all about the French business etiquettes. This way you won't end up saying something wrong and be able to keep the conversations respectful. To Conclude https://www.universal-translation-services.com/ info@universal-translation-services.com For more info: https://www.universal-translation- services.com/english-to-french-translation-business-in-france/