The French are "different." You'll often hear this in conversations
among the "Anglo-Saxons," as the French like to call English-speakers.
"Different" means charming, challenging, questioning, stylish, and doing
things in their own way and to their own advantage. So what qualities
make them so distinctive? And how do you get through to them?
By looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining how
French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you how to
fit in as a foreigner. It gives practical advice on how to avoid faux
pas and how to behave in different contexts. It takes you through French
history, festivals, and traditions, and describes the French at home, on
the road, in the restaurant, and at work. Above all, we show you how the
French communicate, and how to get the best out of this idiosyncratic
and brilliant people.