tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post2491150074504599225..comments2023-11-03T09:04:24.122+01:00Comments on Fabulously French: Dos & don'ts of French mannersFabulously Frenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-43640567618267972032012-03-08T11:12:41.385+01:002012-03-08T11:12:41.385+01:00This was so interesting! Thank you so much for sha...This was so interesting! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful tips. When I next come to Paris I will remember all of your sage advice!<br /><br />Best wishes and merci!<br />Natasha In OzNatasha in Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975487981963489572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-67710955758276225612012-03-06T16:32:22.083+01:002012-03-06T16:32:22.083+01:00Interesting post! I can remember the first time I ...Interesting post! I can remember the first time I stayed with my French penfriend some years ago and her Mum explained that I should use 'vous' when speaking to the grandparents. Good advice which I don't think had really sunk in at school!<br />http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/miss bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210603421768133667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-35114567467264311182012-03-06T16:10:55.876+01:002012-03-06T16:10:55.876+01:00I was brought up with English manners, and even th...I was brought up with English manners, and even though they might be a bit different from the French, they are, after all, different people. But they do have manners, and I have found almost none in America. It does not surprise me that Americans ask how much one pays for something. I have always thought it very rude.hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-48221717826458882682012-03-06T01:29:19.268+01:002012-03-06T01:29:19.268+01:00Very interesting post! I't really amazing how ...Very interesting post! I't really amazing how different cultures are from one another. This would be very helpful if and when I get the chance to visit this wonderful place! <br />JenniferxxJen Beaudet https://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-76202432544199744102012-03-05T22:44:51.631+01:002012-03-05T22:44:51.631+01:00Thank you for this very informative lesson in Fren...Thank you for this very informative lesson in French manners...so important to honor others' customs. I have one French friend who coaches me each time we go out to eat and I have to say that if I had eaten in this manner as a child my very proper Southern mother would have scolded me. Oh well, when in Rome...<br /><br />JermaineFrench-Kissedhttp://www.french-kissed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-86025141835632898202012-03-05T17:21:22.230+01:002012-03-05T17:21:22.230+01:00I am bookmarking this post! I was taught manners ...I am bookmarking this post! I was taught manners my entire childhood, and it is irritating to be around those who have not been taught!<br />Thank you for sharing.<br />Happy Monday.<br />Teresa<br />xoxoSplendid Sasshttp://www.splendidsass.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-11567432649894589182012-03-05T16:41:39.199+01:002012-03-05T16:41:39.199+01:00Very interesting Leeann. I am a French native, and...Very interesting Leeann. I am a French native, and I can tell that many French people don't always know (or follow) the "rules" presented here even though my mother-in-law, a real Parisienne, always, always does ;-) It did not hurt to get reminded of some cultural codes and their origins. Politeness and common courtesy are very important and society. I teach my 12-year old to be polite. Since he is being raised in the US, he has a hard time understanding the "tu" and the "vous" when he speaks French, and that is hilarious! Bonne semaine. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)French Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-46765729287602176472012-03-05T14:44:17.486+01:002012-03-05T14:44:17.486+01:00The tips are very helpful. Thank you for taking t...The tips are very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to explain the small details. It always makes life easier if you have an idea what is the norm of each culture. <br /><br />Hmm I don't think Americans are in tears if the baker doesn't give us a smile. Growing up on the east coast your lucky they don't throw your purchase at you. If they're having a bad day. I now live in an area that people smile. I have to say I LOVE it. I've learned to give a person a kind smile can make their day. We have no idea what's happening in a person's life and a kind gesture can help a bit with their pain.<br /><br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-40064577563445838532012-03-05T13:20:52.806+01:002012-03-05T13:20:52.806+01:00great post. I was brought up to believe that manne...great post. I was brought up to believe that manners are extremely important. I am rather formal and very polite when meeting people socially and professionally, it takes me a long time to refer to "tu" and i find that the french, especially in the business world, have become quite casual. I have taught my children to always refer to Mister or Misses when addressing adults unless, open the door for a woman and be polite... at home... that is a different story unfortunately.Francine Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042631088215474109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-34424543279157751062012-03-05T09:31:56.026+01:002012-03-05T09:31:56.026+01:00Thank you so much. It's always good to have ti...Thank you so much. It's always good to have tips like these so I don't make a ninny of myself when I head back to France, hopefully later this year.<br /><br />I've never had any problems before but it's always nice to have a little knowledge just in case.<br />Thanks again<br />Lesley<br />xxMelbourne Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512877501524848674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-20098678703849792812012-03-05T09:15:36.189+01:002012-03-05T09:15:36.189+01:00Dearest Leeann,
Great post! Very to the point and...Dearest Leeann,<br /><br />Great post! Very to the point and it should get a lot more attention as it is so needed. For me, it has been always very difficult to show respect without being able to give the tutoiement or vouvoiement. It just doesn't exist in the English language. Of the seven languages that I've been using for the job of International Consultant, all do use that form of tutoiement or vouvoiement. It makes you often a bit uneasy as we are trained in it and in the Dutch language it sure does exist, but not in the English.<br />As for the photo of the American First Lady, she's not a great example for handling protocol. Both are not very apt at it I must say. Looking back at Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, she was quite a lady and so was Nancy Reagan. They made great First Couples!<br />Let's hope that there will be a shift in mannerism as it certainly does 'polish' life itself. Without any costs...<br />Love to you,<br /><br />MarietteMariettes Back to Basicshttp://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com