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Post 10 - Final thought
When asked how difficult or easy it would be to vacation in a country after only studying it for a week or two, it would be difficult if you were studying the language but if you were studying the culture, you would be familiar with you after two weeks. It would be easier if you decided to move there and live in the country for more than a year because you would fully emerge into the culture that you now live in. Adapting to France would be a different situation because you are learning a whole new set of rules and norms than what you grew up in which could be difficult at first but a person would eventually get the hang of it. Two specific examples that might be difficult, were also provided in previous blog posts. The business protocol will be rather difficult as well as the French’s nonverbal communication practices. To make it more of a smooth transition to embracing their culture to start diving into research on the internet, listening to french music, taking up a couple of French classes, and learning a bit about their food and wine cultures.
If you are unable to visit France, take up some of their cultural practices at home. Look for places that serve traditional French cuisine. You can also listen to French music. Attempt to practice some of their business protocols (not eating lunch at your desk might be a tough one). Go see a play at the opera or go to the ballet ( I suggest the Nutcracker at Christmas time). Enjoy some French wine and combine it with a nice piece of cheese or meat.
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Post 9- French Education
France has a free education system that is available to all students. Education starts at age three when students go to maternelle (kindergarten), they finish kindergarten at 5 and then continue to ecole elementaire (elementary school). At age 11, students start college, or junior high, and start senior high (lycée) at 15. A typical school year is 10 months long, filled with many breaks in between. In October, students have two weeks off for Toussaint. During December, there is another two weeks off for Noel and Nouvelle Annee. A week near February and March, and another in April and May. A typical school day starts at 8:30 am and ends at 4:30 to 6 pm. School times depend on the region and the level of schooling. Classes are in a block period and is very similar to the class schedules in the American College or University. Students also get Wednesdays off, or they are half days and are reserved for extra curricular activities. Lunch periods in France, are also an hour and a half and students are able to go off campus, or go home for lunch.
The percentage of high school graduation is broke up into three categories: General, technological, and professional baccalaureate. Students at the end of high school are required to take a test called le baccalaureate which is a large test that tests them of their knowledge in the field that they want to go onto. 46.3% of students go onto General Baccalaureate, 18% go into Technological baccalaureate, 22.8% go into Professional baccalaureate. These numbers are just a combination of every student in France. French students are required to learn a foreign language in elementary school rather than the American High school. Students also from a young age decide what field that want to go into, they could choose the three baccalaureate areas to specialize in, general, technical, and professional. In middle school, students take a smaller test and get an equivalent of what is a high school diploma in the United States before going into high school to prepare for the bac test. Students that go onto university only study for three years due to getting their “generals” out of the way in high school. The French education system is very advanced compared to the United States but it is significantly behind compared to the standards in the rest of Europe.
Elkhoury, J., 27, J. E. on M., 9, J. E. on J., 8, J. E. on F., & *, N. (2020, February 4). School in France. FrenchCrazy. Retrieved November 13, 2022, from https://frenchcrazy.com school-in-france/
The French Education System. Welcome to France. (n.d.). Retrieved November 13, 2022, from https://www.welcometofrance.com/en/fiche/french-education-system
Jeudy, L. (2021, December 8). France: Share of high school graduates by type of diploma 2020. Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/944116 high-school-graduates-by-type-of-baccalaureate-france/
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Ballet is an important part of French culture and it became widely popular during the reign of King Louis the fourteenth, also known as the sun king.
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Post 8- French Healthcare
The French healthcare system is open to everyone in France, and yes even foreigners. Healthcare is accessible to everyone and if you fall below a certain line, you are eligible for free healthcare.
The French Healthcare System. Expatica France. (2022, September 13). Retrieved December 11, 2022, from https://www.expatica.com/fr/healthcare/healthcare-basics/a-guide-to-the-french-healthcare-system-101166/#Overview
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Featured Wine
Loui Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017
Chardonnay from Aloxe-Corton, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France. Pairs well with Chicken and Rabbit.
https://www.wine.com/product/louis-latour-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-2017/583551
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Post 7- Business Protocol
Business protocol and practices are going to change depending on the culture you are doing business in. In France, there is a pretty strict business practice because the culture expects a formal attitude for many things, not just in the business world. The list below explains the primary business protocols:
-Always say hello -Always say Monsieur or Madame -Introduce yourself with your full name (first name, last name) -Written documents (last name, first name) -A lights handshake (The French like to keep it light and quick) -No “la Bise” (kissing cheek to cheek) in business settings -no hugs -punctuality, five minutes early to on time in business settings; 15-30 minutes late for social situations
-small personal space bubbles: The French like to be up and personal and don’t care too much about personal space
-touching in the workplace: a pat of the back or a touch of the arm, its normal in France
-coffee or smoke breaks: 20 minutes after six hours of work, this doesn’t include the lunch break. There is now a law about smoking indoors but this is new as it was passed in 2016
-respect to the boss: standing up when they walk into a room -knock and wait before entering a room -don’t eat your lunch at your desk (its illegal) -drinking on the job, typically for business meetings in a restaurant,depends on the company
-learn some French: this one is a bit of a given
Some greetings when in a business is saying Bonjour (good morning )and Bonne soiree (good evening) at the beginning and end of the day to the room. You also say a greeting when you walking into a room, a meeting, a shop, on the bus, etc. There is also a do’s and don’ts of conversation topics. Some of the don’t include getting overly personal, discussing politics, religious belief, or financial situations. You can discuss, culture, music, food, sports, fashion, weekend activities, hobbies, or books. The French also love to debate, so, don’t be surprised if some one is interrupting the conversation, just don’t change the subject abruptly. You should also use the formal grammar verbiage of using ‘vous’ rather than ‘tu.’
Personal appearance is also important in business practices, as well as for the French in general. French clothing attire is generally conservative. Men typically wear white shirts, a jacket, dark chinos and they stick to a solid and dark coloring.
Women’s clothing are typically a blouse, jacket, slim black pants, or a pantsuit or skirt suit. Women generally keep it tasteful and elegant. And you are always supposed to keep your tie on as well as your suit jacket. There is also a question about hijabs in the workplace due to France’s large muslim population. There are some strict rules with them because head scarfs are “frowned” upon and wearing a veil is illegal. Hijabs can also not be worn in public schools and due to no laws regarding religious head scarfs, it is up to the company to decide.
The French always expect good quality gifts like books or music or nothing at all. But you must always get a gift for the host or hostess of a private dinner party. You must not give company swag or attach business cards to gifts. You have to give them in person and you must always send a New Year’s card.
Three communication challenges an American business person could face is not knowing a ton of French or enough to pass by with working in France, not understanding the lunch laws because there is no working during lunch, and the rules on small talk during coffee or smoke breaks. And if I was a manager who got a new employee from France, I would research the work environment they are use to and compare it with the American system. There are some similarities such as having a designated break room that typically has coffee and where employees go to for lunch. But for some of the other protocols that differ from France and the United States is take it by case by case and ask the employee how it might be done in France.
French Business Etiquette In France You Didn’t Know But Should. (2021, May 18). Annie André. https://www.annieandre.com/french-business-etiquette-infographic/ #:~:text=How%20to%20behave%20in%20business%20situations%20in%20France
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Post 6 - Nonverbal Language
It is important to understand as much as possible about the nonverbal language of a culture because understanding the gestures and queues of a culture adds to the meaning. Nonverbal language is just as important as verbal language because it can be a silent way to say, “I want to leave,” “this topic isn’t interesting,” or “this is amazing and I would like to contribute to the conversation.” In France, as a greeting, the French kiss one another on both cheeks. If you didn’t live in that culture, you might be uncomfortable about this interaction. In the United States, a simple greeting is just a wave or if you are close, a simple hug. Because different cultures have different ways of greeting in nonverbal ways it could potentially be difficult for those don’t live in the culture. The general appearance in France is very dressed up and professional. The French are very classily dressed and Paris is centered around the fashion world. The French are also not big with facial expressions or eye contact and don’t use it in their everyday lives. The French are not into personal space. They are comfortable with the people they interact with on a daily but not with others that they might run into. They would greet the owner when they would go to a shop, but might not interact with the people in line. However, this would change depending on the region. I’d say that France is primarily a monochronic culture but could have a mix of polychronic culture. Punctuality is important in most jobs, but in different fields or regions, it might not be so important. It’s important to know the answers to these questions because it would explain how the French would use their time.
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The Palais Garnier is the Paris Opera House. It was also the setting for the longest-running musical, The Phantom of the Opera.
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Featured Wine
Chateau Pavie 2010
Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Pairs will with game (lamb, Venison, Duck, etc)
https://www.wine.com/product/chateau-pavie-2010/123372
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Post 5- French Websites
I used the website refi.fr which is a French news channel that has all of the current events that are currently happening in France and around the world. You can either read articles or listen to actual broadcasts that are all in French. You can also access a similar news channel in Canada.
FR: Alors que la grève se poursuit chez TotalEnergie, sur l'ensemble des sites du groupe pétrolier, et que la crise sociale pourrait prendre une plus grande ampleur en France, la cheffe du Rassemblement national, Marine Le Pen, reste discrète depuis le début du mouvement. Pourtant, le pouvoir d’achat est l'un des thèmes de prédilection du parti d'extrême droite.
EN: While the strike continues at TotalEnergie, on all the sites of the oil group, and the social crisis could take on a greater magnitude in France, the leader of the National Wall, Marine le Pen, has remained discreet since the beginning of the movement. Yet purchasing power is one of the far-right party’s favorite themes.
The French language uses the same 26 letters that the English language uses, with the addition of letters with accents. The language also uses the words for ‘the’ and attaches it onto the next word, for example, l’ensemble.
“Language Influences our view of reality” because words written on paper might mean different than words spoken. These words might also have a different meaning for each person.
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Post 5- French Language
The official language of France is French and it was established as its official language in 1539. Other popular languages that are spoken in France are Alsatian, Basque, Breton, and Corsican. The French also speak the tongues of neighboring countries such as German, Belgium, Swiss, Italian, and Spanish. French is a very formal language and many decide to speak French slang which is very popular among the younger generation.
Lingua Franca is a language or dialect systematically used to make communication possible between groups of people who do not share a native language or dialect. English might be used as a lingua franca because it is a common language that is widely used around the world. The French use English as a lingua franca language when they are communicating with tourists, in business, and in the Olympics.
French Pronunciation:
-Hello! - Bonjour, Salut (are used interchangeably, depending on the setting or whom you are speaking to. ) (Ban - Zhor) (Sa - Loo )
-Yes - Oui (we)
-No - Non (no)
-Please - S’il vous plait (see-voo-play)
-Thank You - Merci ( mare-see)
-Can you help me? - Est-ce qui vous pouvez m’aider? (es cew key voo poo vai made air)
-I don’t understand - Je ne comprends pas ( ju ne com prond pas)
-I don’t speak French. - Je ne parle pas francais. ( ju ne parl pas fran say)
-My name is ( your name) - Je m’appelle (your name) (ju ma pel (name))
These words weren’t too difficult for me to pronounce due to taking French in high school but my brain kept wanting me to go to the slang versions of these phrases. If you are going to France, it would be important to learn simple phrases so that way if they don’t speak English and you need help, you might be able to get it.
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Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versaille
Picture by Julia Hayes
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