France: Dos and Donts

France is one of the most highly developed countries of Europe. France is well known for its rich cultural heritage. Visitors from all across the globe visit France to spend their dream vacation with their friends and relatives. Being a highly cultured and developed country there are certain do's and don't. The tourist should know about the Do's and Don'ts in France to make their stay in France a hassle free one. The tourists can also refer the France Useful Information guide to know more about the country.

Here are some Do's and Don'ts in France. They are as follows:

  -   The visitors must learn some French phrases like Bonjour which means Hello, Merci which means Thank you, Au Revoir which means Goodbye and much more.

  -   Do present gifts to your friends and relatives. If you are presenting flowers then present flowers in odd numbers but don't present flowers in 13 because it is considered unluckily. Don't present red carnations to your friends as this flower is believed to symbolize bad will in France.

  -   The visitors of France can take a ride in the metro. But don't throw your metro ticket. If you don't have your ticket with you, you may be charged with a fine of about 35€.

  -   Don't sit with legs spread apart as it is considered impolite in France.

  -   The people of France maintain certain table manners. Start your eating in France only when the hostess says 'bon appetit'.

  -   The French are very fashionable people, so try to dress well.

  -   To avoid traffic in France you can take a metro.

The France Do's and Don'ts will make you to spend your vacation in a memorable way. The Do's and Don't in France are very helpful for its visitors. The visitors can also refer the France Travel Guide to know more about France.