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Kiss or shake hands in France: 5 golden rules

Salut c’est Géraldine! Everytime you meet a French person, you have to greet her. On top of a simple « Bonjour », you’ll kiss (faire la bise) or shake her hand (serrer la main). Here comes THE big question: “When to kiss and when to shake hands?”.

How to pay at the restaurant in France

Salut ! You’re in France, at the restaurant with friends. « La note » ou « l’addition », the bill arrives. Who pays? How much? For what? Ahah. That’s very cultural. It’s in Montreal, Quebec, that it struck me how different it can be, from one country to the

How to book a table at the restaurant

Salut ça va ? When in France, it’s always good to go to the restaurant. To try new food, and have a great time with your family and friends. And if you want to be SURE to get a table at THIS restaurant down the

How to go to the hairdresser in France

Salut ça va ? Many readers sent me the question: how to go to the hairdresser in France? What to say, what to ask so I don’t enter brunette and leave blond (or the opposite) or shaved. I see what you mean as I personnaly

How to find your dream flat in France

Bonjour ! Finding a flat in France is difficult. Even for French people! And you don’t speak French so well. And you know how red tape works… So you google your search: « 2 bedroom flat in Paris ». And you waste time. And money. And time.

How to solve a problem in a shop in French!

Bonjour ! When you have a problem at a store but you don’t manage to resolve it like you would have done in your country just because you don’t know what to say. You’re not a twit! It’s just that you don’t know how to

How to buy towels and tampons in France

Bonjour ! Today’s topic might not be the sexiest on Earth but girls, let’s be honest, we’ve all been through it. Think about this: Oh no! You have your period and only ONE tampon left! You will have to go out and buy a box.

How to buy fish at the market in France

Bonjour ! Today’s episode of Comme une Française TV come from a question from Mickey. How to buy fish the Sunday Morning market in France. And mostly how to avoid having to take the scales, bones and guts YOURSELF in the kitchen. pouah. Why? Because

What to bring to a French dinner

Bonjour bonjour, Tu vas bien ? When I was in England, I loved being invited by locals. So I could see what stories we shared, what we laughed about together, what we would eat… Every invitation was an awesome insight on their culture, for me,

Wine in France: Don’t Make this Expat Mistake

It’s cold and snowy in France right now. Even Paris was all white this WE, it’s been all over the news! Well, let’s start with what I told you last week. (drumroll) I’m happy to present in exclusivity: (cheering and clapping in the public) Each

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