Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Business Etiquette in France

    Uploaded by

    madaraapsite112
    25 views12 pages
    This document provides an overview of business etiquette in France. It begins with an introduction and outlines the aims of the document which are to introduce general facts about France and inform about business style. It then outlines the table of contents which covers general information about France, business communication style, gifts and business cards, clothing etiquette, business dining, important notes, and conclusions. The document then delves into each section providing details on straightforward communication, not mixing private and work life, being polite and professional, appropriate gifts and business cards, business dress code, dining etiquette tips, and concludes that being professional, valuing personal time, and direct communication are highly appreciated in French business culture.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    Business etiquette in France

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    This document provides an overview of business etiquette in France. It begins with an introduction and outlines the aims of the document which are to introduce general facts about France and inform about business style. It then outlines the table of contents which covers general information about France, business communication style, gifts and business cards, clothing etiquette, business dining, important notes, and conclusions. The document then delves into each section providing details on straightforward communication, not mixing private and work life, being polite and professional, appropriate gifts and business cards, business dress code, dining etiquette tips, and concludes that being professional, valuing personal time, and direct communication are highly appreciated in French business culture.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    25 views12 pages

    Business Etiquette in France

    Uploaded by

    madaraapsite112
    This document provides an overview of business etiquette in France. It begins with an introduction and outlines the aims of the document which are to introduce general facts about France and inform about business style. It then outlines the table of contents which covers general information about France, business communication style, gifts and business cards, clothing etiquette, business dining, important notes, and conclusions. The document then delves into each section providing details on straightforward communication, not mixing private and work life, being polite and professional, appropriate gifts and business cards, business dress code, dining etiquette tips, and concludes that being professional, valuing personal time, and direct communication are highly appreciated in French business culture.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 12

    Turiba University

    Faculty of International business


    management
    Madara Apsīte
    SKL1S_AG01

    BUSINESS
    ETIQUETTE IN
    FRANCE
    Adviser: Viola Ēvele
    Department of Languages

    Riga, 2023
    Aim and tasks

    To provide general facts about


    01 France

    02 To inform about business style


    in France
    03 To analyse French culture

    04 To find out how to approach


    french people in business

    Aim: To introduce and educate about


    French business etiquette
    Table of content
    General information about
    01 France

    02 Business communication style

    03 Gifts and business cards

    04 Clothing etiquette

    05 Business dining

    06 Important notes

    07 Conclusions
    General
    Information
    about 01 7th largest economy worldwide

    France
    The most visited country 02

    03 Largest country in EU

    National dish of France is 04


    Pot-au-Feu
    Business
    communication
    style
    Be straightforward

    Don’t mix private


    and work life
    Business
    Always be polite and
    professional
    Communication

    Express your opinions on


    topics you are faliliar with

    Praise french cusine, art


    and music
    Gifts and business
    cards

    Stakeholder Name
    Give gifts in person Giving business card with a gift

    Offer your business card Gift with your company’s logo


    at the beginning or end

    Gifts are appropriate Red roses


    during holidays or as a
    thank you
    Business dresscode
    Rule #1 Rule #2 Rule #3

    Don’t show up casual. Casual wear in


    Hair and facial hair should always be neat Men should wear suits and ties, women
    business is inappropriate, especially
    and trimmed should wear pantsuits, modest suits, dresses
    sneakers
    Dining etiquette

    Morgan
    Maxwell
    Tips for a great
    business meeting

    1.Make direct eye contact


    2.Be prepared to discuss and debate
    3.Be punctual
    4.Speak some french Morgan
    5.Expect small talk Maxwell
    6.Decisions may take time, be patient
    Conclusions

    Being professional is highly appreciated in France

    Personal time and space is very important to


    develop successful balance
    Morgan
    Being too friendly can cause misunderstandings
    Maxwell

    Being direct and honest is one of the most


    important skills
    Resources

    https://www.expatica.com/fr/working/employment-basics/french-
    business-etiquette-108353/

    https://www.berlitz.com/blog/business-french-etiquette-culture-
    vocab

    https://www.thelocal.fr/20130304/top-ten-french-business-
    etiquette
    Morgan
    Maxwell
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?
    v=jalNvCaA6q4&pp=ygUZZnJlbmNoIGJ1c2luZXNzIGV0aXF1ZXR0ZQ%
    3D%3D

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1jltHQuA72U
    THANK
    YOU
    au revoir!

    You might also like