Corporate Culture in France

Business gifts
Don’t give gift until business relationship has been developed
Gift(s) should represent your organization.
Don’t give French chrysanthemums (sign for mourning), carnations
(sign for bad luck), or
roses (for romantically
involved only)

Attitude to humour
The French do not tell or like to hear jokes. They prefer intelligent talks.

Eating habbits
Business entertainment is done mostly in restaurants
The French do not like to discuss business during dinner
Leaving food on your plate is impolite

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