__1__The French take great pride in their language，so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners.Also，another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.

　　The first thing that you should do when meeting someone

　　new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye.In social meetings with friends，kissing is common.

　　__2__The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first，followed by their first name.

　　Dress well.__3__Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status.Always try to be tasteful and stylish.Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly.Wearing make­up is practised widely by businesswomen.

　　The French

　　are

　　passionate

　　about

　　food，so

　　lunches

　　are common in doing business in France，which usually consist of an appetizer，a main meal with wine，cheese，dessert and coffee，and normally take up to two hours.__4__

　　Do not begin eating until the host says “bon appetit”．Pass dishes to the left，keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate.__5__This may suggest that you find the food tasteless.If eating in a restaurant，the person who invites always pays.

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