(自由，平等，博爱)

French Social Customs
——Social etiquette
French Social etiquette
Compared 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. 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”. You must make an appointment before every social activity. And you must prepare for their being late.
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.
3. Proud

French people have strong self-respect. They prefer domestics. French art, fashionable dress and 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.