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French Social EtiquetteCompared with German and American, French behave differently in social interaction. Overall, Frenchman has the following characteristics in social interaction. 1. Sociable. Social activity is an important part of French people’s daily life. For them, living without social activities is unbelievable. Frenchmen tend to be hearty and enthusiasm in communication. They like to joke. They dislike people who talk less and hate people who always frown（皱眉）. Be influenced by traditional culture, Frenchmen like adventures and romantic experiences. 2. Free and liberal Though Frenchmen obey the law, they are lack of discipline. They are liberals. Their national motto is “Freedom, equality and fraternity（友爱）”. You must make an appointment before every social activity. And you must prepare for their being late. 3. Proud French people have strong self-respect. They prefer domestics. French art, fashionable dress and delicacy are widely praised, so French people have strong national self-respect and national pride. To them, everything in France is the best in the world. When you talk to French, speaking a little French will make them happy. 4.Knightlike Although today in France, equites骑士阶级 and royal court no longer exist. But French still value chivalry（骑士精神）. The core of chivalry is to respect and protect woman.自由，平等，博爱 The French dress etiquette The French for clothing of exquisite, in the world is the most famous. On formal occasions: French usually should wear a suit, a dress or a suit color is more blue, gray or black, quality of a material it is pure wool. Attend ceremony when: generally want to wear a dress. Men wear more for the match with bowknot a tuxedo, or black suit sets; lady who wear it is dress style DaLiFu monochrome（灰，白，单一色彩） or small for formal attire.For the dress, the French people think that focuses on whether collocation wisely.French cuisine French cuisine is considered one of the best cuisine in the world and there is an ave