What NOT to do in France (French etiquette & things you shouldn't do in France)

What NOT to do in France (French etiquette & things you shouldn't do in France) | French Culture

3 роки тому

What NOT to do in France - how to be polite in France!!
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It's easy to make faux pas in France! In a culture with so many rules around french etiquette dos and donts, it's important to know how to be polite in France, even if there's nothing "wrong" with how you're acting in your base culture. That's why this video explores topics on French etiquette, what not to do while in France, French etiquette rules, French culture tips and more.
If you're interested in learning more about things you shouldn't do in france and French customs more generally, absolutely check out the other videos in this series down below!
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@themissakura599 3 роки тому

One sentence you can say to strangers without sounding weird is " bon appetit " to someone who's eating. You 'll see a smile on while they respond "merci"

@romulusthemainecoon3047 3 роки тому

In Germany, in the Before Times when you went to a restaurant and the people at the table next to you got their meal before you and there was eye contact, it was common to wish them "Guten Appetit!" I love it if I'm sitting on a bench eating my döner, etc, and an older person smiles at me and tells me to enjoy. So sweet!

@jrr3558 3 роки тому

Not really : if you are well educated, you do not say "bon appetit" . This is trivial. You say nothing.

@themissakura599 3 роки тому

@@jrr3558 if you pass by them on the street it can be awkward when you are close because they would assume you're suspicious and be wary. Saying "bon appetit" can alleviate the tension, and it's polite. It's okay except in Paris, Parisians don't like being talked to. And the rest of France usually doesn't like talking to them.

@jrr3558 3 роки тому

@@themissakura599 Nothing to do with Parisians. Only good manners.

@themissakura599 3 роки тому

@@jrr3558 are you parisian ?

@paulapatterson4301 Рік тому

We Americans would do well to have these same manners and ways. We used to but over the generations we have stepped down off the curb and do not even realize it. Great video, inspirational too.

@christophermichael5764 Рік тому

Easily agree

@TreenaBeena 3 роки тому

Oh my goodness. YESSS. I can’t stand people who say that French people are rude when they didn’t even say “bonjour”, didn’t make any effort to speak French, and/or were very loud and obnoxious upon entering, and possibly slowed up the line with their silliness. I have found brightly colored hair and punk style in France though among young and old. The first time I ever noticed someone over the age of 30 with purple hair was actually in France. This lady had to have been well into her 60s. This wasn’t in Paris though which is where you said you lived. Paris very much seems to have its own culture and feel. Honestly, I can tell a Parisian when I see one. They just feel and look so “Paris”.

@ybreton6593 2 роки тому

Paris c'est Paris ! Paris n'est pas toute la France et la France ne se résume pas à Paris !

@jenniferwightwick5158 2 роки тому

(Complete Francophile here) in the UK, when you go up to someone - in a supermarket for example - to ask for something, it is *perfectly polite* to say "Excuse me, could you tell me where the __ is", *no need* to start with "hello".

@TreenaBeena 2 роки тому

@@jenniferwightwick5158 same in the US.

@ybreton6593 2 роки тому

@@jenniferwightwick5158 Oups ! faire une une comparaison entre la FRANCE et le royaume-uni ou désunis !!!! Je plaisante amicalement , bonne journée

@PrincesseKes 2 роки тому

@@jenniferwightwick5158 That's so fucking rude

@benjamintocchi7909 2 роки тому

Super embarring moment: Was shopping at BHV in Paris and after greeting the sales associate in French and exchanging pleasantries, he assumed I was a local and just started a complete conversation with me in French. This was well beyond my comprehension and I got super flustered, so much so my eyes got huge and I actually blurted out "sprechen sie englische?" quickly followed by "Damn it, wrong country." Needless to say, I was super embarrassed though all of the sales people thought I was hilarious. On the plus side they all told me that I did not "look American" at all, which I took as a compliment.

@christophermichael5764 Рік тому

I read "sprechen sie englische" (in context to your story) and burst into laughter. lol

@RBB2official 3 роки тому

I am French and I think the way you see and describe things is very much related to the category of people you were used to be around. High class people, with a great education and often high income (probably stupid word association but it is just to explain the category)would most certainly yes never eat anything with their hands. My parents were that kind of people. I had been taught extremelyyoung how to eat shrimps, peaches and apple with the fork (peal them too yess). That being said this is something I wouldn’t do myself anymore in my life, I got in a lower standard category where it would be extremely weird to do so , people would surely make fun of me. Same with money talk and personal questions, those topics are were common between young and (how do you say classe ouvrière?) but it would be seen as rude in high society. It’s an educational preference.

@girlwithoutpearlearring 3 роки тому

That's good to know ;-) I think, "classe ouvrière" would be "working class"

@noefillon1749 3 роки тому

You mean... do some people really eat apples with knife and fork ?!?! I am French myself and I have never even seen that in my (short) life !

@stephanelk7930 3 роки тому

I completely forgot that I, too, was also taught to peel the fruits with my fork and knife haha! Your explaination is relatable :)

@jrr3558 3 роки тому

Yes, and my parents teached me how to eat a.... banana with knife and fork. Really.

@noefillon1749 3 роки тому

@@stephanelk7930 peeling them and eating them with knife and fork are two different things.

@agnespi2985 3 роки тому

As a French born and raised in France and still living in Paris, I often wonder when I listen to your experiences, what kind of people you got to deal with while living in France. It's so funny to hear your stories ! For example I consider myself a really normal person and not rude at all and I eat my fries and pizza and croque-monsieur with my hands, make mmmh sounds when I eat something yummy, speak passionately and emotionnaly about my life and hobbies, I hug my people, I sometimes multi color paint my nails (though I do think that fake tan and cheap dying hair are not pretty at the end ) and I often cross with punks (especially in Toulouse). Maybe you got to know a few more posh people than me but it's really funny to hear those concepts ! (But you're 100% right on the bonjour and merci rules ! That applies for every one !) Hope you can travel soon !

@TreenaBeena 3 роки тому

That is what I was wondering too. When I lived in France, my roommate (100% French of course) definitely ate pizza with his hands and was very open to discussing all kinds of topics, even when we had first met. I guess everyone is different and all French people aren’t the same. I could also immediately think of a couple of people who had brightly dyed (blue and green) punk-ish hair and style. Everyone doesn’t dress like a Zara model.

@aidenfujimoto8062 3 роки тому

@@TreenaBeena i think she went to France but only some rich areas or something like that

@alphabetsoup342 3 роки тому

Generational thing?

@aidenfujimoto8062 3 роки тому

@@alphabetsoup342 maybe but really even 80's old man here eat sandwich with their hands

@alphabetsoup342 3 роки тому

@@aidenfujimoto8062 I don’t know why anyone would eat a croque monsieur with their hands. It’s covered in cheese. They probably make a mess.

@mistyplm6048 3 роки тому

Bonjour :) As a french i dont agree with several points... We eat whatever is more confortable to eat with our hands, your are not going to be seen as rude if you eat your pizza with your fingers, if you cut it in small pieces first... We can talk about money, i often ask people how much their home cost or other things relate to money... and i dont think im seen as impolite ! You can talk to stangers and start a random discussion and even ask more private questions, but i agree we dont like when strangers come across you and act like you are friends (it seels fake to us), you gotta find the right middle, but de are not gonna bite you :)!!

@mistyplm6048 3 роки тому

And a big faux pas would be, when you are invited to someone's place to have dinner, to start eating before your host start himself to eat... we wait until the person who cooked the meal actually starts eating.. and then we can pick our fork and start the dinner... same thing with the drinks, we wait until everyone is served, and hop we can start :)

@Susan-ds1th 3 роки тому

@@mistyplm6048 Bonjour Misty. I just made that mistake 2 weeks ago! A couple of friends (french men) stopped I offered lunch. They sat. I served them their food, and told them to feel free start without me, while I prepared the dessert in the kitchen. They were kinda horrified. Needless to say, they didnt touch their food until I returned to the table. Their stew was cold. We were all disappointed. I wish I wasn't so ignorant. I wish they'd just gone with the flow of hostess. Looking back now, I see that we were all very rude. The lesson: When sharing a meal with friends, it's the sharing that's most most important than the actual food, or the style in which it is served.

@mistyplm6048 3 роки тому

@@Susan-ds1th haha yes this is seen as rude to start eating before the host, but you know there are some situations where its not as formal, i mean like during a barbecue where meat would turn cold if you dont eat right away, or young people between them... But yeah food is most of all for us a moment of sharing :)

@mgparis 3 роки тому

But in some countries (like the US), they usually eat pizza with their hands alone, without cutting it into small pieces, you just hold the slice and put it in your mouth.

@silvia_music 3 роки тому

Same! I found some of these to be more stereotypical than actual practice. I was at dinner with a friend in Paris and we met some of her Parisian friends. We started chatting about life and family and one of the Parisians was asking me about my family. When I talked only about my mother, she asked 'and what about your father?' In America, if I don't talk about my dad, no one asks me about it. But this Parisian intrusively asked me at dinner in front of people. I didn't mind it but the idea that they don't want to know about people or don't ask intrusive questions like any other curious human being is not true. And they definitely eat with their hands! And talk about money. I feel like this could be titled 'Things white, rich French people don't do.' Because my friends who are first or second generation immigrants in Paris (and ARE French) definitely love to hug.

@raypilot510 3 роки тому

While in France years ago, I did not have any problems with the people there, contrary to the warnings that they may be rude, etc. I found that being polite was the answer, and it worked well. It helped that I also speak French, although from a different part of the world. Actually, I enjoyed my stay there.

@TMD3453 2 роки тому

I called a French friend from the gardens of Versailles to tell him how spectacular the night program of music, lights and water fountains was and he said he couldn’t talk to me, he was on the train! Thanks for the comment below about quiet on trains!! :). Thanks Rosie!

@christopheripoll2580 2 роки тому

Actually, you can have phone calls from a train without being rude with other passengers : you just need to move to the end of the wagon, beside the toilets. I did it many times, and I am French btw.

@ChrishaunaTheVillain 2 роки тому

The french are a bit more relaxed than this video portrays…the only thing in this video is an ABSOLUTE is greetings, maybe the baguette…just be yourself, no matter where you are and you will find your groove without losing yourself.

@k.monteil...asalon9357 2 роки тому

And to say 'bonjour'

@PC-mw6qx 2 роки тому

@@k.monteil...asalon9357 yeah what they said "greetings"

@hadiparis5075 2 роки тому

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@iparipaitegianiparipaitegi4643 4 місяці тому

I don’t agree with ChrishaunaTheVillain. I’m a french man and being polite, not showing off your wealth, and being discrete is super important in France in social life. Of course inside your family or with close friends, things are more relax.

@okay5045 Рік тому

I traveled to Paris in the 1990s and I found the people very helpful if you at least try to use the language and are polite. Good home training makes you more acceptable no matter where you travel. I taught myself all the polite words and greetings as well as how to count, left right and where is the toilet. Please and Thank you are magic words. If you do not act like a tourist you can hava great deal of fun for little money. I would have my breakfast of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and a baguette or croissant in the inn I stay at the walked or to the metro everywhere. There were so many beautiful parks to sit in as I ate the fresh baguette I carried with me and drank the local soda which was much cheaper than the big brands. I felt very safe walking the streets and the Metros at night things may have changed but I have beautiful memories of Paris every morning I would walk out of my little Inn and turn my head to the Right and there was Notre Dame and to the left was everywhere I planned on going that day.

@marineamazouz457 Рік тому

i do think we're not really rude .it still is true that basics in french and knowing the basics of our politeness like hello ,thank you etc... is mostly enough. and you know what's funny ? asking "what's the magic word?" is what's commonly said to children to teach/ remind them when they forget to use them.😊

@doctordarcy8385 Рік тому

Did you eat the baguettes and croissants with a knife and fork?

@jennywhiskey9327 2 роки тому

I’ve been to France twice. Once to Paris on my honeymoon where there were very few punks or subculture fashions anywhere I was. I had blue hair and I definitely got some looks. But the other time I came to France was on tour with my band to 2 other towns and obviously there were definitely alternative looking folks and plenty of them. I guess it really depends where you go.

@emilietrodet8703 3 роки тому

Thanks for your videos, as a French person they're really funny and interesting. I agree with most of your points, except for the nacho part... who eats nachos with a fork and a knife ?! xD Also a good thing to know : French etiquette allows chicken only to be eaten with fingers, even at a restaurant. So don't put too much pressure on yourself to eat your chicken wings with cutlery ;)

@YungMomJeans 2 роки тому

Me, about to move to France, watching this video with horror as I eat dinner holding chicken in my hands... :( Me, reading this comment after I wipe my hands off and fail to eat chicken with a fork and knife... :D

@anso8064 Рік тому

Yeah I am french too and on that part I was probably doing some « french faces » trying to figure out how to eat Nachos with knife and fork 😅

@swann4293 Рік тому

Never saw anyone eating Nachos with a fork and knive even tho I'll probs do it since I eat everything with cutlery 😂

@ingathomas6653 2 роки тому

I cannot stop asking myself how would anybody enter anywhere in a shop not saying hello, bonjour, buongiorno, guten Tag...? Was the first thing my mum told me. The second was "thanks" or "please".

@HermitKing731 2 місяці тому

Because you people are stupid and get offended every un important things.

@chloefradet6760 2 роки тому

Hi, I'm French and I love your videos but in this one, I disagree with many things you talked about. I guess that concern categories of French people but not everyone. For example, you said in France we don't eat pizza or hamburgers with hands but wrong. Where I live, it's contrary, if we see people eating pizza or hamburgers with forks, it's strange 😅. But I totally agree with Bonjour 😅

@christopheripoll2580 2 роки тому

She should have added : the French use forks and knives AT THE RESTAURANT. And yes we definitely do that, even for pizza or burgers, except in fast-food restaurants 'cause they are simply not real restaurants. At home, we are obviously more relaxed.

@anso8064 Рік тому

Well even at the restaurant I can eat pizzas or burgers with my hands, as long as it is not a 3 Michelin stars lol !

@shelaughs185 Рік тому

@@anso8064 but bread. We can eat bread and butter (or olive oil) with our hands. Bread is meant to be torn by hand and eaten, not mushed with a knife.

@christianibarbia9380 10 місяців тому

Hi... I really enjoyed your video... I m french... born in Paris !! regarding the way you eat, this is depending of the education taugh by your parents... eating everywhere with a fork and a knife is something completely normal... particularly in a restaurant, even eating pizza, french frites and so on... eating that pizza at home is different.. for sure you can do it with your hands (if acepted by the fathers too !!) personally i eat my frites with my hand .. but i obliged my son to use his fork and knife too.. behavior at the table is truly important

@soy2538 2 роки тому

Hello ! I'm French and it's super interesting to hear from people living or who have lived in France their point of view and lived ^^ The "bonjour", the magic word which will cheer up all French. So if you are talking to a person for the first time better to say "vous" than "tu" and the person you are talking to will tell you if they prefer you to use "tu" ("tu peux me tutoyer"the person will say). Otherwise be yourself stress free and if you have any doubts about something just ask nicely and you will be informed how to do it by french people (and if the person in front is rude or mocking, well, there are assholes in all countries and she does not your interest)

@wavetranquility4243 2 роки тому

Bonjour! My daughter and I are in France right now but I watched your videos before we left for here. They were so helpful! The bonjour, especially has been so helpful. And merci often. And saying a few words (trying) in French. And making sure we are a bit quieter than normal, to adjust to French expectations- because we are, after all, guests in their home.

@Sadi_K 3 роки тому

Hugs are ok with your family members and very close friends, I always hug my mom, dad and sisters ;-)

@humbeline. 2 роки тому

It really depends of the family: the only physical contact I have with my family (except my little sisters - kids) is la bise

@darionyc 2 роки тому

I agree, I am male and I hug and exchange 2 kisses on the cheeks with my French male friends, totally normal

@miyounova 2 роки тому

@@humbeline. sure, but that makes it "not a rule" to not hug a French person, because that's quite common in various regions, situations, families...

@lucevrd7848 3 роки тому

I generally don't always fully agree with the foreign point of view of french people but this time i do 100%. Very very true.

@sabrinag4512 2 роки тому

It’s so true what you said about cheering when drinking and in my family we’re always joking exaggerating opening our eyes to make sure we have eye contact!! Love your video and your nails are pretty perfect for the summer;) just subscribed to your channel !

@araluciavideo 2 роки тому

This was so informative. Thank you!

@ThesaurusToblerone 3 роки тому

The main difference in greetings for me is definitely having to say hello to everyone individually. Even in Australia, some people (like my mother) prefer long goodbyes. And it's pretty normal to say goodbye to people individually (just not hello for some reason). My mum always used to scold me for not following guests all the way to the door to say goodbye to them.

@christinaduncan8285 Рік тому

This video was wonderful, and frankly I heard many things that would apply in the U.S. -- that is, if making a good impression is important to you. For example, yesterday I saw family members for the first time in two years because of the pandemic. When I arrived I was heartily greeted, which made me feel wonderful, but when I left I was too shy to say goodbye to every single person, so kind of slithered out (shamefully)! It would have been gracious to do as you say you should in France and address each person when departing.That would have made others feel as valued as I had felt on arriving. I will remember this! Thank you for a video to listen to again and again!

@Foxintox 3 роки тому

About the style point : imo France strikes a good balance . I remember an interview with a japanese expat (I believe on Louis-san’s channel) who pointed out that there was a lot less pressure to « fit in » and « do like everyone else » in France than in Japan and that it taught her to be herself . And imo that’s the good middle ground . When you don’t feel a need to fit in and tow the line , but where you also don’t feel a need to stand out . You just need to be yourself , and for most people that’s not very flashy . Obviously you can always find exceptions , especially in high school when you’re a teenager . But overall that’s why you see less extravagance in public except in specific communities

@tinaperez7850 3 роки тому

Yees I remember this video, he was interviewing his friend Haru that came back in Japan and it's true that we are free to look the way we want and be different. Even if there is judgment, I feel like in France (and some other European countries) we feel less pressure than other countries like Asian countries or USA . You just have to be decent and polite

@jessicawarnimont8804 2 роки тому

Salut! I am not French, but I do have a lot in common with them in regard to their customs. I love your videos and I have learned a lot from you. Merci!

@dfinite4089 3 роки тому

Mind opening, eye opening, and lots to keep in mind!

@tonymckeage1028 3 роки тому

Good Monday Morning from New Zealand, Great Not even French Video, Thanks for sharing, have a great week

@kimgisedai9780 3 роки тому

One thing I learned when I lived in Belgium and France was that you MUST greet their dogs as well as the people! And I'm just as bad. I adore my dog ;)

@oonabellam670 3 роки тому

Yes so true Chloé my Cavalier King Charles spaniel was always the centre of every conversation wherever I was in France. 🐶🇫🇷

@doctornico1759 2 роки тому

It depends on people, but yes, they do exist. My horrible grand mother once slated a poor kid on the street because he didn't say "bonjour" to her yorkshire -_-

@turtlescanfly7 3 роки тому

Saying hello and goodbye to everyone is also a thing in Latin America. I’m Mexican American and yes you have to go around and say hi to everyone & give everyone a hug or handshake when you arrive and before you leave.

@mariasoto1837 2 роки тому

So rude if you don't.

@mariasoto1837 2 роки тому

I'm Australian and it's OK to only say hi to people you like 😅

@aurelien1241 2 роки тому

I am French and when I arrive at work, I say hello to all my colleagues, shaking their hands. Okay with the covid, it was just "hello" without shaking hands

@miyounova 2 роки тому

In France, we don't necessarily say hello to everyone individually. When you're in a smallish group of people you know very well, yes, you say hello to each person, but if it's a party with friends and acquaintances, a general hello will suffice. And often, you'll say hello individuaally to people when you start to talk to them or if you end up physically close to them. At work, I've never seen anyone shaking people's hands, let alone individually, but apparently it happens. It's usuaally a general hello, with individual hellos as you happen to meet people.

@pamelamason6372 3 роки тому

I stayed in a tiny village in France several times and at the boulangerie people would walk in and say right away “do you speak English” . You can imagine the reply.

@gillesdupouy8357 3 роки тому

omg do NOT please

@xouxoful 3 роки тому

« Non » I guess 😁

@quintym7090 3 роки тому

When I was 10 years old or so I made the mistake to don't say bonjour when I entered the boulangerie. I was too nervous about ordering 😅

@Insaneronald 3 роки тому

*clears throat* BON---JOUUUR

@miyounova 2 роки тому

The worst thing is, if these people had botthered to say bonjour, and je ne parle pas francais, or parlez-vous anglais, even in the thickest of accents, people would've been helpful and nice (I mean, if they're geenrally helpful and nice that is). I can't imagine goign tto any English country and not say a word in English to people. Or even going to a country with a third language, and not bothering to learn a few words... Hell, in Australia, I was even "corrected" for havinng an American accent (I'm not American).

@dominickb7046 2 роки тому

I found your video both enlightening and entertaining as were all the comments. I was brought up to be polight always and while traveling throughout the world, I found manners to be generally universal and appreciated. It is always a sign of assumed respect to take the time to learn something about who the "people " you are visiting are...just polight.

@alexandracarter1408 2 роки тому

Bonjour! Great video! I had a bad experience as a teenager (parents didn't educate me on French culture, just told me to go explore on my own, lol!). I thought I was being nice, but apparently I was NOT. What I learned is to obsessively research french culture before going. 🤣 Thanks, hopefully you've helped me to not make those cultural mistakes I fumbled through so many years ago! Merci!

@Hide_and_silk 3 роки тому

We live in France and our French neighbour asked us, outright, how much we earned and what our UK house was worth! I've never been asked that in the UK. Her (French) hubby has tattoos.

@ybreton6593 3 роки тому

peut-être , que son mari français avec des tatouages , c'est laissé gagner par l'influence anglo-américaine ??? Je plaisante

@khaelamensha3624 2 роки тому

They probably wish to move there 😂

@juliejames3338 5 місяців тому

hi , just come across your video: and yep i can relate to this so well: we have lived in france for16 years; English and yes have made these error: down to asking for help in a shop without saying bonjour to not greeting everyone; hopefully after all this time we are getting better: i wasn't aware about the no hugging part; but recently i did hug a french friend who just froze:now i know why: thanks very much

@asgardian1743 2 роки тому

Salut, je suis totalement d'accord sur l'importance de dire bonjour et au revoir à tout le monde. Les personnes qui ne disent pas bonjour à tout le monde sont très très mal vu par ceux qui ont été ignoré. J'ai passé 3 mois en Angleterre et j'étais vexée de l'impolitesse des personnes...puis j'ai compris que c'était simplement deux cultures différentes...mais j'étais quand même énervée 😅 Pour les frites, quand elles sont présentées dans un petit panier ou en corner c'est normal de les manger avec les doigts. Par contre dans un restaurant quand elles sont dans l'assiette je préfère les manger avec la fourchette. Merci pour cette vidéo 👍

@dome9911 3 роки тому

Tu connais bien nos us et coutumes ; une petite anecdote à propos de la baguette retournée , ma grand-mère nous disait :"on ne gagne pas son pain en travaillant sur le dos " si , par erreur on plaçait le pain à l'envers . WELCOME à nos amis étrangers qui viendront chez nous en France cet été .

@Sadi_K 3 роки тому

J'ai aussi entendu cette expression pendant toute mon enfance ;-)

@ybreton6593 3 роки тому

Exacte . c'était l'éternelle ritournelle à la maison "on ne gagne pas son pain en travaillant sur le dos"

@Susan-ds1th 3 роки тому

@@ybreton6593 Bonjour Y Breton! My Ex was a Breton. I accompanied him on a visit from the USA to his childhood playground around 'fort bloque.' Well...I really liked the area!' The people in Britany seemed a little more 'friendly'' with strangers than their countrymen a little further south. What do you think? Is that a fair generalization or just my unique experience?

@aurelien1241 2 роки тому

ma grand mère disait que ça portait malheur

@olivialee854 3 роки тому

The bonjour thing is very very accurate as I found in Paris and Bordeaux on a visit

@AnnaBlueStar 2 роки тому

Hey😄Would love to see a video on how your husband has managed living in New Zealand

@efrataasfaw7264 3 роки тому

Omg, I love your Paris tour video. I always come back to it when I'm bored and take notes of where I want to go when I visit Paris. Can you do another one soon, please?

@subboxjunkie8298 3 роки тому

She lives in New Zealand.

@efrataasfaw7264 3 роки тому

@@subboxjunkie8298 I know, but she made a video of a sort of a tour of Paris. Here's the link if you want to check it out. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gnaJh32ggoOVkYU.html

@subboxjunkie8298 3 роки тому

@@efrataasfaw7264 oh I see, thanks !

@timmy3423ify 2 роки тому

The constant hello goodbyes gets boring, not too bad day to day. Although I've had it with relatives who have visited in the morning and then the afternoon. Sometimes I'd love to just say goodbye and walk out but I get the respect of if

@8lucci8 2 роки тому

When we cheers, it's more like a joke to look heavely into the eyes, because we used to say that it can cause bad luck if you don't, but no one really believes it. Actually, the only reason to look in the eyes while saying "santé" is that you are wishing others a good health, so it's more polite to look to the one you are speaking at. You should understand it like you adress that wish with your eyes. Kind of. But the whole thing of looking heavely is really more of a joke, to make fun of this old belief.

@dianadi369 Рік тому

Thank you for telling about not eating with hands. I never thought it could be a problem....

@AFrenchWomanLivingInDenmark 2 роки тому

Good job, so accurate! Spot on :) The only point i might say is 50 50 is the phone on the table, depends on what the situation is but most young french people use their phone all the time even when eating with someone . So ie it's a lunch break with a friend, no problem having your phone on the table, if you're with colleagues so slightly more formal , you could keep it but on silent.. that's how i see it with my circle anyway :)

@sameehapahar8848 3 роки тому

Was waiting eagerly

@mrnsvgt7499 2 роки тому

You made some valid points🇨🇵😉

@tulipwindmill 3 роки тому

Surprised you haven't seen any alternative people tbh. I know there is a big Goth community in Paris. My friends all dress mainly in black, although the older ones have toned it down a bit now, but, I know one of the girls wears Victorian attire a lot and the younger ones colour their hair too. The guys wear eyeliner and nail varnish., quite a few other sub cultures in Paris too.

@adrienfourniercom 3 роки тому

je suis dans la "communauté" Punk et Métal, j'ai grandi et vit en banlieue, où le rap est très présent et je trouves que Daisy n'a pas tout à fait tord. Non pas qu'il n'y ait pas de culture alternative en France, mais les Français sont très conformistes. Quand on va dans un concert, ou qu'on se réunit, les éléments corporels agissent comme des identifiants de groupe, il n'y a pas de place pour l'originalité dans la culture, comme à l'extérieur. Quand on va dans d'autres pays, que ce soit dans les concerts, ou dans les rues, la prise de risque en terme d'originalité est indéniablement là. Presque pas du tout en France.

@lucevrd7848 3 роки тому

they exist but let's be honest : it's a community and you will not see easily people dressing this way at work or even in the street except in certain areas... Even little things like pink hair, crazy nailpolish, outstanding outfits are not common compared to London, spain, berlin etc... In france, if you look too different you might not get a job because of this, you might be asked to cover your tatoos if you are a sales rep' or to dress in a more proper way at work for ex.

@tulipwindmill 3 роки тому

@@lucevrd7848 I agree there. My friend doesnt Goth up for work,he has to wear a uniform,he has no tattoos to cover,but even in UK,some places ask that you cover tattoos for work.

@ybreton6593 3 роки тому

bien sûr il y a des gothiques mais ils sont 0, 1% de la populations

@CastorClasser1716 2 роки тому

@@lucevrd7848 That's exactly what I've been worried about. I have long silver-ish hair and have been wondering if I should cut it before I start work at a French high school.

@chrstopherblighton-sande2981 3 роки тому

Having binge-watched so many of your videos over the past week (fantastically enjoyable content by the way)I've learned lots about France and New Zealand. I'm finding it interesting that despite the culture here in the UK being very different from that of France and in many ways unsurprisingly similar to that in New Zealand, in most of the areas where New Zealand and Britain are different, the UK culture is firmly on the French side of the divide. As someone from a Spanish family it's also been interesting to learn the ways in which our neighbours over the Pyrenees differ significantly from us. May I ask, in addition to films and tv shows etc are there places in Wellington or New Zealand in general which have a sort of 'French feel' to them which help you feel a little more connected to France when you go to them? Venues, landscapes, towns etc? Thanks for all the work you put into this channel.

@miyounova 2 роки тому

I've gotta say, nowhere in NZ has helped me feel a connection to France. Some love this, others don't. As for Akaroa, I don't know one French person who doesn't roll their eyes at it.

@peterc6156 Рік тому

A great way I like to think of the French is that they are understated. In addition to your examples, one I'd like to add is around eating in a restaurant. If you require assistance from the waiter, simply raise your hand and index finger, next to your face. There's no need to wave your arm and hand in the air. I always understood the service profession to be respected and they do their jobs well. It's difficult for Americans to speak quietly or not be passionate about everything. But, as they say... When in Rome...

@sarah.marco888 Рік тому

Oh wow I'm quite loud as well. I actually have a French man coming over to my country. We met online and we are seeing each other. Please have me in your good intentions. We get along really well. Your videos are helping me at least anticipate their culture better 😊🥰 thank you so much!

@NeiyahVR 2 роки тому

As a french I've never heard about the baguette being upside down, afterall why would you even set it on table on the round crust when there is a flat base to hold it in place ^^'

@PrincesseKes 2 роки тому

It's actually pain that shouldn't be upside, down. It rarely happens with baguette, cuz it's eaten so fast.

@natasharoesch4470 Рік тому

The It’ s not nice for the baker story. There is a whole book written about “Bonjour.” I watch MHZ TV which has mysteries, and crime stories set in foreign countries, My favorite is France. A great way to practice your listening and understanding skills. I enjoy your channel very much and am happy for you-as you discover and experience both worlds.

@club1fan552 2 роки тому

Brilliant as always. I speak O.K. French and when there ordered a meal in French and then the waiter said in English "So do you want drinks with that?" Another time I spoke French and bought a shirt. The guy went out back and packed it and when I opened it (in Belgium) he had given me a long sleeved (not short like I bought) and an XL, not an M. Guess I won't be going back.

@jenv6846 2 роки тому

I’m American and I HATE being asked where and/or how much I’ve purchased an item for, especially my clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. It just feels weird and like you want to check up on my spending habits. I hardly ever answer these questions anymore and just say thank you, I found it online.

@bernadettedevereaux8694 Рік тому

I’m an American and have always found it strange to be given a compliment on something personal like fragrance, clothing, jewelry, etc. then immediately followed up with where I bought it or how much it cost. Does the person asking for details want to dash out and purchase the same thing? I think it is more likely that the questioner wants to compete.

@hannofranz7973 2 роки тому

The Bonjour-thing is very much identical with the compulsory please and thank you in English speaking countries, especially GB.

@Zuhdi_Zuhdi 3 роки тому

When it comes to manners, I always say "bonjour" and "mercy" in my workplace. Moreover, I work at Galeries Lafayette. 😁😁

@kerouac2 2 роки тому

This was really quite accurate although I think you overdo how Parisians (who have seen it all) react to foreign faux-pas. In the outer regions of France, caution is strongly advised.

@lefr33man 2 роки тому

J'allais dire l'inverse... la moitié des points qu'elle cite, ce sont bien des trucs de parisiens.

@parisabanks1333 2 роки тому

Almost exactly like the Persian/Iranian culture. Great video thank you 🙏💕

@PrincesseKes 2 роки тому

Yeees!!!!

@khaelamensha3624 2 роки тому

So in a nutshell educated and civilized cultures 😉 Regards from France

@vukibog 2 роки тому

I forgot to start with "vouvoyer" and went right on with "tutoyer" and everyone around me was shocked 😛 I live in Norway, and the concept of using vous instead of tu is completely strange here 😛

@hannofranz7973 2 роки тому

A number of observations are definetely true, others may depend more on your social circles, your surroundings ( whether it's a small town or a large city ) and the country's geography. People on the mediterranean coast for example tend to be noisier and more out-going. Posh behaviour isn't that common in the more rural areas of the country. You may get very different sensations in different places.

@jimjungle1397 11 місяців тому

I remember in France, my mother picked up some produce to inspect it and the vendor yelled at her for handling the produce. Then another time at a produce shop, my father started stating what he wanted and they told him to pick it out himself. Later a British woman told me to look for (rolls of?) bags next to produce. If no bags, ask for the produce and if there are bags, it is self service.

@darionyc 2 роки тому

Fantastic video! Very informative! I have a couple of questions (or situations) on etiquette in France. While in Paris when I start my day I normally stop by at Starbucks, pick up some hot chocolate to go, and drink it while walking around (even in the Metro), do you see this as a faux pas? Also, seldom, but I do pick up a baguette and eat it while walking around. What do you think? I suspect I might be in the wrong in both cases.

@miyounova 2 роки тому

Not a faux-pas. I personally find French people drinking their coffees (especially Starbucks) on the street to be pricks, and I'm sure others do as well, so if some people think you're French, they might think you're a prick trying to act like the characters in American tv shows, but it's not a faux-pas, it's simply an Americannisation of sots, which looks silly to some. The baguette is totally normal, a lot of us do it if we're hungry orr the bread is still waarm, therrerfore too ptempting. Just dno't eat it in the bus/public transport, it's just messy, even if it is crumbs, and it's never great; not a faux-pas, but usually, it's people who are disrespectful of otherrs who do this and leave crumbs everywhere. If you eat ssomething that's not messy and doesn't smell bad, then no issues for passengers usually. (My keyboard is dying, hence the annoyinng spelling, but can't be bothered to go back and try to fix the message).

@cathjj840 Рік тому

@Dario Lopez@@miyounova I believe it is indeed against RATP's rules to eat aboard their métros, buses etc. Not to mention unhygienic (métro hands? blech) Anyway, accidents will happen, and walking in someone's spilt coffee, beer or coke is pretty disgusting, knowing it won't be cleanedup till the night's shutdown. That said, I was guilty of downing many a kebab on my way home at one time, but I 'got religion' and learned to not do that.

@alfinou_13targaryen 3 роки тому

Very funny video Rosie, I loved it! I agree with most things but I don't agree with the "punk/ Goth/ tattooed style" though. I know you've visited your in-laws many times in Vaucluse (where I live) and I'm surprised you haven't seen people with those types of outfits/ looks here. Maybe in Paris people dress mostly the same but everywhere else in France you can find punks, Goths, people with a lot of tattoos, Kpop styles etc.

@agnespi2985 3 роки тому

And you do find them in Paris too. That is so strange to hear about Rosie saying she found it so uncommun.

@alfinou_13targaryen 3 роки тому

@@agnespi2985 maybe she sees more of them in New Zealand, who knows?

@mariasimoes9509 2 роки тому

so funny to watch this. I am Portuguese and since I was young I learn some of what you said. even remember to learn to peel a banana with fork and knife. LOL

@jaimehanlon2425 3 роки тому

your channel helped guide me on this nice dinner I had. I rdered piece of steak which came with fries. At the fries with a fork BUT I’m not a wine/alcholol drinker so I ordered a Coca-Cola. The waiter was definitely out back talking trash about me & my beverage choices 😂😂😂 my meal with great either way 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

@caciliawhy5195 3 роки тому

I had an Italian waiter in Berlin tell me that coke was the American champagne and I'm not even American. He was so insulted that I did not want wine with my pasta.

@froggyaa 3 роки тому

too right i would have too not a fan of the old coke that is the best way to recognise any anglo saxon type in a french or italian restaurant in france or italy ah ah ah

@nathanangelus 3 роки тому

The knife and fork thing is kinda wrong... In "fancy" restaurants or in a simple restaurants with collegues, you do would avoied to use your hands in order to be correct or polite or well educated, but in general, with friends or family, you do use you hands...

@MrPhiltri 2 роки тому

My faux pas when meeting the fam of my French gf: immediately ordered a coffee. Before the dinner. The waiter was confused hahaha

@PrincesseKes 2 роки тому

Why though? Literally curious

@MrPhiltri 2 роки тому

@@PrincesseKes coffee is to be drunk after the main course with the dessert. I guess the reason is that it activates your digestion.

@PrincesseKes 2 роки тому

@@MrPhiltri no, why would you start with coffee? xD

@MrPhiltri 2 роки тому

@@PrincesseKes cause I just arrived after a 7h journey and didn't want to be sleepy

@Susan-ds1th 3 роки тому

OMG! I wish I'd found your channel BEFORE I met my Ex and his very French family! I think I broke EVERY rule on your SPOT ON list! 😬🤪 Thank you for all of your videos! As a veeerry American woman, unaware of the 'strict' french culture, I LOVE your videos! But, I learned the hard, embarrassing way! "Uh huh luh"

@swann4293 Рік тому

Also something that is not talked about there but can seem rude depending on the situation (I've seen in another video about French "culture" but maybe it is not like this in all english speaking countries): When you're invited to someone's they normally as you what you want to drink/eat, they will get you this themselves. If you're close to the person they can tell you to go get them yourself as in "make yourself home" but if you dont really know the person they will serve you 😊 For the greetings part, I have to admit I'm a bit surprised about saying bonjour (s'il vous plait) merci et au revoir when you go to a shop or bakery or to the driver when hopping on a bus, taxi.. For me it seems totally normal to do this well I mean I feel really bad if I dont say it so.. Not meaning it in a rude way but I thought it was done too in all English speaking countries 😊

@christinefrazier 2 роки тому

I definitely threw a big hug when I saw my Parisian roommate after 6 years last time I visited in 2017 lol

@lasvegasjules6595 2 роки тому

Being an American from the Midwest originally, we like to talk to everyone!! When I go to a restaurant, I make 5 new friends!! LOL 🤣 I'll keep this in mind if I get to visit France, but we are friendly with EVERYONE and we hug - very difficult to turn this off 😁 Loved your video girl 🫂

@christopheripoll2580 2 роки тому

The hug simply does not exist in France. NEVER do this to a stranger here or you get a chance of being pushed back. It is exactly the same as "la bise" in the US. It would be considered as way too intimate.

@lasvegasjules6595 2 роки тому

@@christopheripoll2580 I thought the French like affections, often? Lol 😁

@swann4293 Рік тому

I love your videos 😊❤

@gabrielcrut9342 3 роки тому

Hi !! I'm French (and American), and I wanted to let you know that pizza can be eaten with yours hands even if you're not in a fast food/pizzeria. Only persons we use to call "bobos" and rich people eat it with a fork and knife ^^ !

@PrincesseKes 2 роки тому

not "rich" people. People who could be poor, or rich, but love TO ACT RICH.

@gabrielcrut9342 2 роки тому

@@PrincesseKes There is also that. I'd call them "fake bobos" or "cagoles" i think ...

@KSNeo 3 роки тому

I can’t believe I had to wait 33 years and that you make this video so I can finally know why my mom always needed to put the bread back on the “right” side x). The money thing is getting better and harder at the same time, new generations are getting more at ease with talking about their salaries etc because they are sick of getting f*** by their bosses and their contracts but the situation (as everywhere) is getting really difficult between people coming from different financial situation (especially since les gilets jaunes huge strike) so I would say it depend on who you’re talking to but I feel like 15 years ago it was “no way I’m not gonna discuss my income” but now at least you may ask if it’s okay to do so. But... you know how we love to bring everything back to political topics so... it can escalate quickly x).

@archeewaters Рік тому

so funny! when i moved to new jersey in the usa from montreal canada, people were shocked that i ate pizza with a knife and fork. so now i pick up a slice and fold it lengthwise like an american.

@divineangelic2727 2 роки тому

Hi Rosie happy to see you on utube and giving such great info. I m Italian American and I'm quite conservative as well maybe I'll hug my little niece nephews not so much family just a light hug maybe never strangers or acquaintances or work either. Rosie true nails for an adult must be elegant style multi colors are only for very young girls. 😘 Your adorable

@ThibauddeLaMarnierre 3 роки тому

D'accord sur tous les points.

@FabulousFab84 2 роки тому

I think that we actually have quite a lot of food that we eat with our fingers, but because it' s not something you are use to, you don' t notice it.. Ex : a baguette sandwich ! You will have your sandwich in a paper wrap and you just eat it.. You leave 5 cm of it out of the paper, you eat, then you pull out another 5 cm so your hands are always touching the paper.. Another example : the chocolate eclair (or a coffee one).. I would eat my eclair with my fingers.. I know that some people might put it in a plate and eat with cutlery but.. I wouldn' t eat a banana with a fork and a knife lol

@eovius 2 роки тому

About why French people are coconuts (in a nutshell, haha), it is mainly because non-verbal communication is considered obvious. Not saying "bonjour", "merci", etc... means you actively refuse to be polite to them which they will consider offensive. Asking about someone's life means you want to know them, but if they consider the moment isn't right or they don't know you well enough/why you want to know them, they will find that suspicious. French people will often consider there is intent in what you do and will thus be very attentive to everyone else's behavior And for the flashy colors, France often find beauty in nuance. French meals, songs, clothes, all of that isn't flashy. No big colors, no mouth-filling taste, etc..., just as you wouldn't turn on a spotlight right in your face when you're accustomed to looking at LED.

@DepecheMode5 2 роки тому

Why are you guys kinda rude to foreigners? Especially from Eastern Europe?

@Goudlock 3 роки тому

15:50 i'm not sure if it's in my family, but yeah no sound, but.. i think you can sing? like going "hm hm hmm !" ? haha

@lindafirth1562 2 роки тому

Many thanks - this explains a lot. My first visit was to St Malo, where an elderly woman attacked my boyfriend with her walking stick. We were in shock for days, but clearly, he did something unacceptable - still haven't worked out what. However, in Marseille people are more relaxed and friendly - a smile and a smattering of french goes a long way. And in the Charente area, where french can be the only language, it's so much more fun and friendly to be ridiculed. In Paris, there are more unwritten rules, definitely.

@asfodem 11 місяців тому

10:17 FUN FACT we in France think that it is a British etiquette. Actually, people in France don't care very much about this one (except at important dinners and stuff) but we're used to say "ne mets pas tes coudes sur la table ou la Reine d'Angleterre ne sera pas contente !" to children...

@shearonnewsom7863 2 роки тому

Thank you

@guiluxfantastic Місяць тому

Eating with knife and fork is especially when you are in a real restaurant. Do not put your elbows on the table, this is mainly to avoid disturbing neighbouring guests. I am not aware of a connection with the Middle Ages but perhaps... Kiss (3 bises) from France ;) :))

@rmdsiegel 3 роки тому

Just curious, is fizzy drink soda and/or sparkling water? I'm in California and we don't use that term, but there's a big difference here between soda (which would be sugary drinks like coca-cola), and sparkling water (just water with bubbles). In the Bay Area it's unusual to see someone drinking soda, but we drink sparkling water all day. When I went to Colorodo sparkling water meant something different, so I guess these terms are regional.

@froggyaa 3 роки тому

yeah sparkling water ain't pop or soda if you talking about perrier or vichy celestin, badoit you can drink those all day long

@Lambert7785 11 місяців тому

so, a more reserved culture then, but perhaps not yet very tolerant or open-minded about cultural differences? ...being restrained is a good thing in my book, but being open-minded and open-hearted is also really important - yes? :)

@lmusima3275 Рік тому

I haven’t been to France 🇫🇷 since childhood. I’d have relearn a lot of things. As I’m doing keto, I don’t snack like before. I eat two meals a day, if not one meal and a minimal snack like some dried baked nuts 🌰 and dry white wine 🍷

@monpopotama9416 3 роки тому

I never lived in Paris so it might be different from where I live (south of France), the faux-pas you are describing around dinner table (eating with your fingers, elbows) are social markers, it would only apply to upper class, in my social circle we are much more relaxed… One of my best friends is an American and her loud enthousiasm still tends to make me uncomfortable (even after many years knowing her). We are not used to making compliments (nor receiving them), it feels awkward when someone is overly positive…

@subboxjunkie8298 3 роки тому

Not all Americans are overly enthusiastic and loud. Being too positive is not that common with Americans either. It more depends on the individual that the entire culture.

@Chahlie 3 роки тому

I'm Canadian and actively working on being 'more restrained' :(

@PrincesseKes 2 роки тому

Non non je suis parisienne et les expats aiment bien forcer un peu. Aussi y'en a pas mal qui évoluent dans des milieux type artistico/luxe car ils sont venus ici pour leurs études donc bon, un peu spé. Mais nan tkt viens manger une pizza avec les doigts à Paris, tout ira bien!

@cathythompson8734 2 роки тому

Very funny and maybe a bit useful too!!

@chuckjay6254 2 роки тому

I love almost everything of what I hear about French life.

@carlosluizvieiradeandrade4462 2 роки тому

I love New Zealand and Kiwi people! I've lived in Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Bleiheim ! The best Country in the whole world

@dinapiccinini6707 3 роки тому

omgosh YES! as an italian i find french people a bit 'difficult' to handle but i really think they are right about all this stuff, in the end

@miyounova 2 роки тому

as a French person, I find Italians a bit hard to handle too. I guess not all cultures can always work seamlessly together! And as long as no one is horribly rude, it's all good :)

@gregorygregson3238 Рік тому

Many years ago my wife and I had a French student staying with us for a month during the summer. My wife was working an evening shift so I ordered delivery pizza. When it arrived, my young son, the French student, and I sat down at the table, and my son and I eagerly reached into the pizza box. Each of us grabbed a big slice of pizza. It was still warm so the cheese was drooping off the edges of the pizza slices as we started eating them. The French student promptly got up from the table, went into the bathroom and vomited. I was concerned, of course, and offered to make him some other food. I thought maybe he just didn't react well to pizza. It didn't occur to me at the time that it was the way we were eating it that made him sick. In fairness, I suppose even some Americans would have been disgusted with the way my son and I went after pizza. Another French student told me that when McDonald's first started in France, they had a TV ad in which a grandfather is taking his grandson to McDonald's. The son unwraps his burger and starts to eat with his hands, but the grandfather unwraps his and looks bewildered: he has no idea how to eat it without a knife and fork.

@Brunne06 3 роки тому

As someone who’s been in and out of French culture literally my entire life, I’ve come to the conclusion that they don’t even like themselves so I don’t care about whether or not they like me. It’s been liberating 😂

@caciliawhy5195 3 роки тому

Hahahaha

@ogamiitto8627 2 роки тому

Haha... I'm french and yes, you totally nailed it!

@michelq29 2 роки тому

Totally agree 😂 I'm french, and yes we love to criticise and complain about each others all day long 👌

@PrincesseKes 2 роки тому

Ah finally someone who gets us!

@lauralaladarling3775 2 роки тому

Hello, I have watched many videos on French etiquette, regards table manners, greeting manners, appropriate dress code and more highly thought of, acceptable style. This does seem rather a restricted regime and very watchful regime as if one might fall short at any moment. However, when I watch French films, dinner parties and so forth although lots of principles are adhered too the regulations seem much more relaxed and less critical. . I understand the French are horrified at the UK drunken hoards and yobs, as anyone here, with an iota of decorum and respect is also! Street style in Paris is from what I have seen, is much more fashion diverse than the traditional capsule wardrobe philosophy for which France is renowned. The streets are full of individual and quirky style in dress, hair styles, etc. which I think adds to your culture. I love Paris! Xx😘👌

@joseeallyn9950 2 роки тому

These hints on behaviour will serve you well in England as well.

@lakiiamccall3051 2 роки тому

I was excited about my upcoming trip to Paris this summer, until I watched this video. Now I'm full of anxiety and am considering canceling the trip. I understand that there are rules and social norms in every country, but this list is very overwhelming to me.

@jzgame1 2 роки тому

Don't worry, the only really important rule is to say "bonjour" everytime you either interact with someone or enter a shop. For the rest you guys get a pass hahah you don't need to learn all those stuff, these are all for the majority true (even tho some of those points are not) but it is not stuff we expect from foreigners to know at all, nobody would get offended if you don't know all these social rules :)

@muriellecozic6807 Рік тому

Don’t worry ! We are not so bad 😄 just remember magic words : bonjour, s'il vous plaît, merci, au revoir. They are really important, And everything Will be OK.

@luxomars4049 Рік тому

She lives here. You visit, that’s different

@retinabluz Рік тому

Oh I hope you went!! Paris is wonderful. Have found like going anywhere just be polite, make an effort to speak the “magic words” in the language- please, thank you, hello, goodbye before launching into your requests. Look and listen & enjoy. The people are lovely. Like anywhere always good to read the room. When they laugh at your language mistakes laugh with them. Don’t b loud and obnoxious- nobody wants to b around that anywhere in the world.

@Rachel-rs7jn 3 роки тому

Just a note: I'm thinking you haven't spent much time in the north of France? Because there's quite a bit more punk/edgy style there.

@dfinite4089 3 роки тому

I haven’t been to France in maybe 20 years! But I did go with friends to a gay dance club. I remember plenty of black clothing and tattoos. But not generally, no.

@Rachel-rs7jn 3 роки тому

@@NotEvenFrench Then you should visit Lille if you ever have the chance! 😊

@SoKelly 3 роки тому

Can you make a video of French movie recommendations ?

@perthfanny3017 3 роки тому

Hi! I recommend "le dîner de cons", "Intouchables", "la famille Bélier", "sauver ou périr". Sorry the titles are in French. I can't wait to see what Rosie comes up with!

@Chahlie 3 роки тому

It's older, but '8 Women' is so funny! 'May Fools' (Milou en Mai) is another good one.

@SoKelly 2 роки тому

Thank you!!! 😃

@Zoelee_ 3 роки тому

Yeahhh 😌 💗

@mentalstamina92 2 роки тому

I feel like some in the list makes us pass as some stiff conservative people with a broom stuck you know where, lot of relaxed people here even with food 😊 I don't think the knife and fork for everything is as strong in France as you say. At least not in my experience in personal setup / dinners with family & friends. If there's a slice of pizza or fries it's totally acceptable to eat them with hands. At least in a "clean" kind of way 😁 off course in a lot of restaurant or formal dinners ( weddings etc) people will use cutlery but then it's not the type where usual hand eating items are served ( fries, nachos, ribs etc)

@christianibarbia9380 10 місяців тому

juste un petit commentaire Cher Guiillaume... tout dépend de l'éducation prestée par les parents..... si on a apprit a manger avec les doigts, bien entendu cela va a l'encontre de ce qui a été constaté dans le cadre de cette vidéo... j'ai toujours mangé avec fourchette et couteau, que ce soit des pizzas, frites, etc, a la maison, chez des amis, au restaurant.... donc svp ne dites pas que ces habitudes et faits ne sont pas "as strong in france"