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

Jolie Porter
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3 min readJul 18, 2023

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Most of us are trying our best to be polite and courteous to others. Despite this, being polite can sometimes be tricky when traveling abroad since social rules can change from country to country. I have lived in France for years and have noticed some habits that seem well-mannered in the U.S. can be seen as rude in France. Sometimes I see American tourists in France and wish I could help…

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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!