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- French Culture Facts and TriviaThis trivia quiz offers informational French trivia questions and answers. Share these French culture facts with your Francophone friends.
What American Tourists Should Understand About French CultureUnderstanding the pervasive stereotype of the "rude" French, tips for understanding French Culture, and common cultural misunderstandings between French and American Culture.
Best Movies About FranceAny Francophile will enjoy this list of films about France.- An Overview of Visual CultureIn order to begin this investigation, a general overview of what visual culture is and how it is utilized for better understanding modern culture must first be explicated.
Parisian Cuisine: Experience French Culture with Great FoodAlthough French restaurants are sure to be a highlight of a trip to Paris, why not try something new by preparing an authentic French picnic?- Fete de la Musique: Learn About the French CultureThere are certain cultural phenomena of the French that one can learn from sitting in a high school classroom in middle America at the mature age of 16...
- Where to Find French Macarons OnlineIf you are looking for French macarons for a special occasion there are a few great places to find them online.
- The French Will Never ForgetTo mark the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks
- Tips for Adapting to a New CultureAdapting to a new culture can be emotionally and socially challenging. To help understand some challenges someone may face when trying to adapt to a new culture and for tips on adapting to a new culture, I have interviewed therapist Hoay Cheah, LMHC, MS.
5 Ways to Act like a Local in FranceFrom dinner etiquette to grocery shopping, what you need to know about looking and acting like a local in France.
Gadget ParadiseBuzz Culture - Quatrain by Stephen C. Rose. We live in buzz culture, gadget paradise, turn-inward, eyes upon the screen culture, talk on the street as you go culture. Hosanna! Watch your back.
Ever Dreamed of Living in a Chateau in France?Retiring to France is a dream for many people who are attracted by the laid back way of life and beautiful countryside. Here are some tips for those who are consiering their dream retirement.
Are You Moving to France? 4 Tips to Help You PrepareAre you planning a move to France? Moving to a new country is a big change. You will meet a new language, a new culture and a new way of life. If you make the right preparations, you will move smoothly into French society.- Playing with the French 4: Harmony?4th in a series about an American french horn player living and playing music with the locals in the small village of Masseube in the south of France.
- Culture and SegmentationDealing with culture and it's segmentation. What are sub-cultures, what is cultural stagnation?
- What is Culture?A brief summary of culture.
- Meet French Men by Learning the Secrets of French Dating SceneDating can be very difficult as meeting people in today's fast paced world is a challenge. This article was written to show you effective methods for French dating and the secrets to meet French men.
- How to Dial FranceCallers making international calls to France must utilize a specific set of international dialing instructions. The complete number depends on the origin of the dialer. Callers using all of the applicable calling codes can dial France numbers.
- The Y GenerationHere are three different traits that make the Y Generation different from any other generation that has come before them.
- The American VoidA comparison of the United States and Europe from a historical perspective, and America's obsession with creating replicas of other countries history and/or culture.
- What is Business Culture?Business culture is a huge deal and can make or break you business. Don't take your culture for granted, it may bite you one day!
- French Retirement FussThis article looks into why the French have made such a big deal about the retirement age being raised from 60 to 62.
- Similarities and Differences Across Cultures in the Work PlaceThis essay will define culture and discuss the similarities and differences of cultures across the workplace. It will also discuss the impact of culture on the work place.
- Costs to Expect When Importing from FranceFrance is one of the world's largest trading entities, importing approximately $532.2 billion in 2009 alone. If you are planning on importing from France, here's a quick look at the breakdown of costs to expect during the trade process.
- Five Tips for Quickly and Easily Increasing Your French VocabularyTrying to learn the French language? Wish you knew the meaning of more French words? Learning a new language means learning a whole new vocabulary. Try these quick and easy tips for increasing your French vocabulary.
- Evaluating Import Opportunities in FranceAccording to the U.S. Department of Commerce, on any given day the commercial transactions between France and the U.S. total to over 1 billion. This indicates that there are a number of viable import market sectors.
Business Sense with Culturally Based Time ConflictsIn this article the author describes the monochronic as well as the polychronic cultural approached to time and how that can impact on business- Importing from FranceWhen importing from France businesses should know that France is the world's sixth largest economy with a strong industrial and agricultural base offering a variety of goods for profitable importing.
- French Striking CultureSpend just a small amount of time in France and you will discover very soon that the French go on strike very frequently. This article discusses some of the methods and results.
- Our Trip to FranceMy family and I traveled to France during the summer of 2002. It was a trip I will never forget. It was very enjoyable.
- How to Promote Quality Culture in a Business SettingLearn how to promote a diverse culture in a business setting.
- Georg Simmel and the Tragedy of CultureThis is an article in which I adress Simmel's theory into how cultures are created, reproduced, and eroded.
20 Essential Phrases a Traveler Would Need to Know in FranceFrance is a beautiful country with beautiful people and culture, but most Americans know very little, if any French. If you plan on traveling to France soon, get acclimated with these phrases.- French Colonial House Style: Key Features of French Colonial House PlansFrench Colonial house plans have several characteristics of traditional European homes combined with building styles and decorative accents from the West Indies. Here are the key features of the French Colonial home.
- Dealing with Differences: American Vs. French CultureDuring a stay in France I note the differences and similarities between the French and American cultures.
- Are the French Snobs?A discussion on the stereotypes of the French combined with my personal experience as well as a list of things to consider.
- Corning Ware 23-ounce French White Oval Dish: Too Elegant for Everyday UseA review of the Corning Ware 23-ounce French White Oval Dish.
Anatole France: Great French Writer Won Nobel Prize for LiteratureA short biography of Anatole France.- How to Demonstrate Acceptance of Immigrant Cultures at WorkA culturally diverse workplace can be a fun place to be, as you get to sample the cultures of people from many different regions and countries without having to get on a plane.
- How to Create French Chic DecorFrench Chic doesn't have to be all about Paris, but it can have a few touches.





