Business

Conducted in
France
By: Alejandro Pantoja,
Angie Rivera, George
Souror, Nicholas Di Lando

George In France

History of the French

French Republic established 1792
Population of 66 million people
Founding member of the United Nations
(UN)
Ranked 9th largest economy

Cultural Five Dimensions

Power distance score 68, High
Individualism score 71, High
Masculinity score 43, low
Uncertainty Avoidance score 86, Very High
Long Term Orientation scrore 63, High

Time Structure of the Typical

Business Day

Gender Roles

Appearance and Dress

People pay more attention to their appearance
France is the World's fashion Center
New generation adopt American Fashion Trends
Casual during the day, Formal during the night

Greetings & Body Language

Handshakes
kissing on the cheeks
Eye contact is key but not too much!
Know your position

Gift Giving
Gift giving is not common in France, but appreciated
To show appreciation, host a special event/dinner
Guests are recommended to bring something

Be sure to send a thank-you card the next day

Meal & Dining Etiquette

Great honor if invited
Bon appetite!
Wait for the signal or dessert time

Decision making Traditions

Decisions are made from the highest level of authority
and are not questioned
Communication is key, to know exactly what is going on
A good leader gives clear instruction

In business interrupting is permitted as long as its part

of the debate they are interacting in

Attitude Towards Authority

Attitude Towards Conflict

Resolutions
Emotional techniques
Defensive tactics such as changing the question or
inflexible position
Sending of ual message
Common ways French people handle conflict they
always try to avoid all out wars

American Business in France

VERY SUCCESSFUL
J.P Morgan (1852), New York Times (1887), American Express
(1895), Exxon (1902), IBM, Ford, Mcdonalds, Coca Cola, Disney, and
etc..
Richard Kuisel says The Walt Disney Magic Kingdom was meant to
be a fantasized America in a park
Mcdonalds diversified its menu, but the food setting, operations and
basic appeal were copied from the U.S.

Conclusion
Hand shakes are expected
France tolerates diversity