What is the first thing you should say when you enter a store in France?


What is the first thing you should say when you enter a store in France? Whenever you enter a restaurant, store or café, always say bonjour when you enter. It's really an important ritual in French life. You'll often hear Parisians say something like Bonjour, monsieur-dame, to cover all possibilities of whether there's a man or women working in the store. Say au revoir when you leave.


Is it rude to call a waiter over in France?

A waitress is une serveuse. Yelling “Garçon !” to catch a waiter's attention in a restaurant (or a café) is rude and outdated.


Can I tip in dollars in France?

Tip in the local currency Whenever you tip during your trip to France it is important to use the local currency, that is - Euros.


Do they wear bras in France?

13% of French women under 25 go braless, according to a poll* in June 2022, a stunningly higher figure than Spain (3%), Italy (2%), the United Kingdom and Germany (1%.).


Is it rude not to tip in France?

In France, leaving a tip swings both ways. If you don't tip, that's fine – no one will think you're particularly rude. Pressuring you to leave a tip is exceedingly rare and I've only seen it happen in establishments that cater almost exclusively to tourists.