What NOT TO DO when EATING OUT in France: Restaurant Etiquette and Table manners French Culture Tips

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Restaurant rules and etiquette can be a bit daunting in France where food is so important to french culture! From how to properly behave in French restaurants to the best way to understand a restaurant menu and whether or not you should tip in France, this video will help you discover the dos and don'ts of french dinning so that you will never do any faux-pas. Those dining tips will help you be polite in France.
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@jodisaville1619 Рік тому

J'adore cette vidéo! Je suis professeur de français aux Etats-Unis et je vais montrer cette vidéo en class pour mes eleves!

@thehungryparisian Рік тому

Merci Jody! Dites leur "bon courage" de ma part! :)

@aggieengineer2635 9 місяців тому

Wonderful lesson. We are visiting France for the 4th time this year. We try very hard to be respectful of local tradition and custom. We have found the people there to be most helpful and accommodating of my limited French skills. This helps a great deal. Thank you!

@angelaarsenault 11 місяців тому

Thank you so much!! France is on my list of places to visit and I do NOT want to come across as rude. Your videos are very helpful!

@kristine6996 8 днів тому

Your English is quite amazing and those tips are really helpful. Merci 🫶🏼.

@Pierre-LucTremblay 9 місяців тому

Another very funny thing about restaurants in France is most of the time for lunch you can pick a "Formule" which is a starter, main course, dessert for a very raisonnable price and it always comes with a carafe of home wine. For them they serve you bottom shelves wine but for us (im french Canadian) its amazing!!!(like cabernet sauvignon or bordeaux).

@davidhintzman1816 5 днів тому

Learned about asking for butter with bread. My mom was French Canadian and our etiquette was to never sopping the bread in the sauce. It was more polite to leave it on the plate. 1950-1960

@blotski Рік тому

Watching this as an Englishman it strikes me how many of these apply to the UK too. Except the bread. You don't get bread unless you ask for it and if you did they'd probably bring you butter too. Also the word 'entrée' is only used for the main course in the USA. In the UK an entrée is the same as in France although we tend to call it a 'starter' even if it's written 'entrée' on the menu. I've occasionally asked for dishes without the cheese for example but I wouldn't push it with altering the menu. Last year I took an American visitor to a bar/restaurant to meet some friends and she said afterwards that quite a few things surprised her. Getting there on public transport, families eating with kids and the parents drinking alcohol, the fact that we were there for nearly four hours and that you don't get the bill (check🇺🇸) until you ask for it. Like in France we'd think it rude if a waiter just plonked the bill on the table. Fascinating video.

@clarestubbs9303 15 днів тому

France has a much more responsible attitude towards alcohol than here in the UK. The children are given watered-down wine from an early age, so that they get used to it, instead of going crazy on their 18th birthday and making themselves ill. ❤

@ryanschmidt8468 Рік тому

Most of these are standards here in the US, it's just that most Americans [unfortunately] don't care.

@RingsOfSolace 11 місяців тому

I was thinking the same thing. I was thinking, "what kind of asshole is snapping their fingers at the waiter???"

@Hippy2021 9 місяців тому

@@RingsOfSolace they may spit on your food. I would if people treat me no respect

@miriamburkett3294 7 місяців тому

I waited tables (and bartended) for many years here in the U.S. and people can be real jerks. Many people don't realize how hard restaurant industry jobs can be unfortunately.

@anaclaudiapains8575 11 місяців тому

Bonjour, ça va? I am just starting to learn French, and the focus now is on the basic vocabulary our family can use while in France. We are super excited, and I am glad I found your channel and this video about restaurant etiquette! Can't wait to visit your country! Thanks again for the tip and you got one more subscriber =) a Brazilian warm hug from Etats-Unis 🤗

@jasonchang2233 10 місяців тому

excellent tips. Just perfect for our family who are going to Paris next week. Merci!

@Woodland26 9 місяців тому

My German friend was telling me about their Frankfurt etiquette, when to eat what style etc...

@junepark1003 7 місяців тому

This was so helpful. Thank you!

@sweetypatnett6123 Рік тому

Thanks for sharing this video and helpful tips!😍

@BP-nn7tq 5 місяців тому

Welp…I just found this video and the one with cheese etiquete after two weeks in France 😢 Yes…I made most of the mistakes that you mentioned, no one yelled at me but I certainly got the looks lol at least I enjoyed all my meals. Thank you for the videos, I’ll make sure I review them once again next time I’m in France😊

@lsstrand 7 місяців тому

Thank you. This is a very enjoyable video. 😊

@jetteramsey9292 9 місяців тому

That is the rule most part of the world!

@cat_city2009 Рік тому

Not rushing is the most difficult thing about French culture as an American with terminal ADHD.

@LSK1 9 місяців тому

Very helpful

@curtpiazza1688 11 місяців тому

Great info! Merci! 😊

@debbiegoerlich1234 Рік тому

Merci beaucoup!

@TalkToMe66 10 місяців тому

There is one thing to mention about "changing" the items on your plate for your own fun and liking, which is much more important to understand, than that Artistic side. Working in a pro kitchen means: Order in, Order given to chef, preparation by chef, setting on plate, service. Different sections in the kitchen are delivering components on that plate by simple "call" and they remember at least 20 Orders to different tables, which one person ensemble according to the plan. Any unnecessary interruption makes that well oiled system to be affected someway. Every hand movement, every breath has been calculated in that kitchen to bring food in wanted time and quality front of you to serve your table/party at once, so that everyone can enjoy that meal together...

@clarestubbs9303 15 днів тому

Butter with French bread? SACRILEGE! French bread is too good to smother with butter!! ❤❤❤

@sally3570 11 місяців тому

Merci beaucoup! Civilized behavior is always pleasant and welcome!🩷

@reedrobbins2570 2 роки тому

Very helpful...merci'

@thehungryparisian 2 роки тому

You're welcome! :)

@motorcyclehair Рік тому

I thought I knew a fair amt, but this is giving me a much BETTER education! Wonderful video :)

@thehungryparisian Рік тому

Merci ☺️

@thehungryparisian 2 роки тому

Thank you so much for watching this video, if you enjoyed it make sure to subscribe! 🇫🇷

@sufanchien5747 2 роки тому

These tips are good manners anywhere!

@thehungryparisian 2 роки тому

I believe they should be but I made this video based on experience I had with foreign customers as a Tour guide in Paris and also questions that people ask me on here or on instagram :)

@LaMaisonRainbow 5 місяців тому

Lovely video! You mentioned not using your hands to eat steak and fries but how about a burger and fries? Are you okay to use your hands then?

@TerryT304 11 місяців тому

Pretty much the same rules in Australia, I hope to go to French Canada next year so I assume the same rules apply.

@Pierre-LucTremblay 9 місяців тому

As a french Canadian from Quebec, I would say that we are a little more loose with the etiquette probably because of our latin and European roots. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me

@marthawilson4775 8 місяців тому

Great video! The only one I would add is to explain why the French do not put their hands under the table while they’re eating. Americans are taught at a young age to not put their elbows on the table and to keep their hands in their laps. My French friends told me about this years ago - that hands/elbows on the table are fine! Is that true?

@leluminaireentong3009 7 місяців тому

no it's not true ! c'est malpoli

@beckyf1890 2 місяці тому

Any tips for solo travelers eating out?

@Kapoios111 6 місяців тому

Hi! Great video and you resemble English singer Adele a bit, amazing?!

@Pierre-LucTremblay 9 місяців тому

At my first trip to Paris, i made the most embarrassing mistake. I asked for a glass of milk with my dessert. The waiter looked at me like i was an alien. I was in my 20's and i wasn't drinking coffee at that time. Hihihi Now i love to enjoy my "cafe creme" with my tarte tatin or simply a good glass of wine.

@heliedecastanet1882 8 місяців тому

C'est vrai qu'il y a une vraie différence au sujet du lait entre la France (je ne sais pas ce qu'il en est pour le reste de l'Europe, excepté les pays méditerranéens où le lait est aussi peu consommé à l'âge adulte) et, globalement, l'Amérique du Nord : en France, on boit du lait jusqu'à l'âge de 6 ans environ, puis on arrête. La consommation du lait vient alors sous forme de yaourt, de fromages, etc, mais plus sous sa forme pure 🙂

@Pierre-LucTremblay 8 місяців тому

@heliedecastanet1882 Oh et en Amérique, nous beurrons toujours notre pain. Il est tres inhabituel poyr nous de le manger nature comme a Paris sauf accompagné de fromages ou de pâtés.

@alexandremesturoux2851 2 роки тому

😍😍😍

@junomance Рік тому

wow cette vidéo m’a beaucoup aidé ! je suis une personne très anxieuse et j’ai toujours souhaité pouvoir trouver une vidéo qui explique tout et je l’ai enfin trouvée (: une question: quand on dit « l’addition svp » et « excusez-moi », c’est quand on établi un contact visuel avec le serveur ou la serveuse ou on ne les dit à personne spécifique ? ça me dépasse un peu. désolée si c’est une question bête haha. merci pour cette vidéo !

@thehungryparisian Рік тому

Merci! En effet, pour demander l'addition il vaut mieux établir le contact visuel d'abord :)

@junomance Рік тому

@@thehungryparisian merci pour la réponse ! tu n’as aucune idée à quel point tu m’aides (:

@JamiRayVintage 2 роки тому

I ordered milk with my dessert. They brought it to me in a creamer and when I went to drink it they were mortified. 😂😂. Also they didn’t ever bring enough water, Americans drink a lot more I think. And I did ask for butter at dinner. But I didn’t know it was a faux pas. We tried not to be loud and laugh to much. But I’m not sure we were successful. We definitely stuck out it was my husband and I with 8 ther woman so it was an odd group. But we had a blast.

@catieallan158 2 роки тому

Loved your video! I spent a year in France as a student but have been back many times. Eating in Paris especially is : in évènement

@catieallan158 2 роки тому

Love it!

@thehungryparisian 2 роки тому

Exactly! but that's what makes it so special!

@thehungryparisian 2 роки тому

Ah ah that is too funny! What is most important is that you enjoyed yourselves!

@jfrancobelge 2 роки тому

Very funny, I can imagine the waiter's face when you ordered milk, and when you drank it. In France usually only young children sometimes drink milk - and most often outside meals. The only acceptable drinks to go with fine food are water and wine, as well as beer or cider with some dishes. Unless you're a child, if you want to have a Coke or a soda, order it as an aperitif BEFORE starting the actual meal; the reason is that these sugary drinks will kill the taste of your food, whereas wine if correctly selected will enhance it. Water, of course, is neutral. Restaurants in France normally provide tap water for free, no limit in quantity - just ask for "une carafe d'eau".

@Hippy2021 9 місяців тому

Not totally true about noise. I was at le clerc the 7th arrondissement eating dinner with my daughter. There were many young french people next table, very close to us talking loudly to catch our attention by speaking English, but I recognized they are french by the accent. I was in french school from la maternelle to le baccalaurea. Nowadays french are loud too, not as the old time generation. They intend to copy american manners. Overall the french culture is more relaxed than american where everything is a rush, even in a course dinner. They don't rush customers but we can tell by the attitude to get rid of us asap after the plates are emptied, except for the michelin star restaurants where you pay over a thousand+tips for a 5 course meal for 2 (tip alone is over 150 dollars). Will be moving soon to live in France or italy (Florence). Merci pour les informations tres utile.

@FoodNerds 20 днів тому

I have several allergies specifically nuts and barley. So can I say “S'il vous plaît, je suis allergique aux noix et à l'orge,”?

@P.Galore 5 місяців тому

The last time I was in Paris at a brunch, I distinctly remember having to ask for EVERYTHING individually. You would think at a brunch they would bring croissants butter or oil, utensils, offer coffee and juices. Nope. You ask for bread, then you ask for butter, then you ask for utensils, then you ask for coffee, then you ask for milk/creme, then you ask for jelly/jam, then you ask for orange juice, then you ask for napkins. It was infuriating.

@daveman_50 15 днів тому

so sad....

@mtownz6215 7 місяців тому

I was going to call out "Garcon" and snap my fingers. lol jk

@calfencer Рік тому

If you can, ask service people in their language, e.g., cab/Uber drivers, waiters & hotel staff who are the biggest tippers. We have a small sample, but in Mexico City and Barcelona Spain they all said Americans are the most generous. 🤔

@kimboroughzarowny2629 7 місяців тому

Parfait mademoiselle!

@GiaGRitter Рік тому

Is it polite to order more throughout the meal / ask for the menu again?

@thehungryparisian Рік тому

It’s usually no problems, just make sure it’s not when the kitchen is about to close ;) but most of the time this is seen as a compliment to the chef that you want to order more!

@karmacounselor 11 місяців тому

Garçon is used in Türkiye. Garson. They have a lot of French words.

@Kapoios111 6 місяців тому

Haha and Greece too! 😂

@melaniezette886 Рік тому

Garçon is almost regarded as an insult, s'il vous plaît +is the way to ask don't forget merci too

@jansvanaalst701 Рік тому

Your mobile on the table is rude in every culture!

@0601ac 2 місяці тому

Eating fries with a fork is insanity

@Benzijune 8 місяців тому

Face it ; You just don’t want Americans to come to France anymore 😂

@sandie157 9 місяців тому

From you very interesting video, I have to ask if the Parisian restauranteurs have ever heard of accomodating their clients? I mean for goodness sake, if I wish some butter with my bread, surely as a paying customer that is my prerogative . I don't expect to have to deal with the server's personal opinion of my choice. In fact such a response would be actually quite rude. From your video it seems that visitors have to mind their manners whilst the restaurant staff do not. Are matters really as rigid as you imply ? 🤔 As a youngster visiting France I don't recall it being like that. In fact I remember staff being very helpful to my mother and us girls. Perhaps things have changed greatly?

@thehungryparisian 9 місяців тому

Hi Sandie, many thanks for your comment. I would say it depends where you go to eat. Bread with butter before dinner is simply not in our way of doing things and for most waiter they would think you are expecting to not have enough to eat if you ask for that before your meal even starts. French waiter are not so impolite that they would refuse to serve it to you, but many take great pride in the quality of the food that is served where they work, so please also consider how a request for butter which may seem small and inconsequential to you might be taken the wrong way by someone from another culture :)

@userdetails1 8 місяців тому

She sounds American, not French

@stevennkathy Рік тому

Too many rules to go to France, here in America we accept all cultures, and how you are! 😅 I’ve done research on France and it just sounds like mainly anything offends, or are rude and arrogant!

@maureenbarstow1271 Рік тому

I've been to Paris and going again. As an American, I found everyone very accommodating and friendly. Paris was not a challenge, just don't be loud and demanding as a lot of Americans can be. We were a source of entertainment to children because of how we kept switching when we use the knife and fork. Yes, we accept all cultures, but Europe is to be appreciated for its unique and different cultures. Go and enjoy.

@miyakofugiyoka1600 Рік тому

I’m an American and have been to france before a couple years back and loved it so much I’m going again. Pretty much everyone was very nice and I had an amazing time. Hope to have some opportunities to practice my French now that I’m more fluent :)

@heliedecastanet1882 8 місяців тому

Dear Kathy, it is always quite funny to read comments like yours, pointing that a country can be arrogant, while you use the word "America" to speak about the USA, forgetting that America is a continent, with many countries. How arrogant is it, for you ? 😉

@stevennkathy 8 місяців тому

@@heliedecastanet1882 Of course trying to be perfect without being perfect is so French. This is how knowing how we AMERICANS speak. We refer to the US as America, because If I was talking about another place I would’ve said South America or Central America 😉 You see? You learned something new today 😂😉

@heliedecastanet1882 8 місяців тому

@@stevennkathy "Trying to be perfect without being perfect is so: French Italian English Welsh Spanish German Russian Scottish Flemish Belgium Iranian Egyptian Somalian Etc…" Oh !!! My Goodness, it works with everything ! Awesome ! It is so meaningless that you can use it with everyone ! Nobody's perfect. The only thing we can try to do is to do our best. I learned two things, indeed: first, that you were arrogant. Thanks to your second message, that you were also stupid to the point that only an arrogant uneducated person can be 🙂 (spoiler: I'm rude and arrogant, because it's always such a pleasure with someone as stupid as you 😉) America = North America + Central America + South America. United States is only the United States and part of North America (Canada + United States). They are not "America". (By the way, South America and Central America are not countries… just kidding. Not sure you'll get it though) Bisou ma chérie. You are so, so perfectly "perfect" in what you are 😘😘😘

@alliswell44596 Рік тому

U definately will need that bread, concidering the size of dishes. Most men feel almost as hungry as before and the bread helps to fill ppl up 🤣🤣🤣.

@eyrthren Рік тому

Depends on how much you're used to eat ^^ The dishes are usually a normal portion size, which would satisfy an average french person

@alliswell44596 Рік тому

@@eyrthren for me the portions were fine, but for all the male co-workers it was not enough where ever we went! They were leaving half-hangry and had to eat lots of bread to fill themselves up.

@eyrthren Рік тому

@@alliswell44596 maybe they were used to eating more which is ok! May I ask where in France you were? Certain regions have a larger serving size than others

@alliswell44596 Рік тому

@@eyrthren I lived in Paris and we went for lunch in many places in the area of Opera.

@eyrthren Рік тому

@@alliswell44596 ah yeah come visit l’Alsace, the portions in traditional restaurants are much larger haha