Habits That Are Normal In France That Are Rude in The U.S.

Jolie Porter
ILLUMINATION
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4 min readJul 17, 2023

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When I decided to move to France, I knew I would most likely experience culture shocks and have to readjust to my new life. Though aware of this, I don’t think I knew to what degree I would be readjusting my definitions of normalcy. What’s polite or not can vastly change in different countries. Even after living in France for years, I still discover new things daily! Here are a few habits…

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Jolie Porter
ILLUMINATION

American girl living in France. I love meeting new people and discovering different cultures. If we are brave enough to live boldly, life can be an adventure!