Verstehen · Kapitel 11
Society & Savoir-vivre
Visiting France without understanding the Savoir-vivre is like attending a concert without music. The French cultivate an art of living that is expressed in forms of politeness, table manners, political passion, and a deeply rooted pride in their own culture.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Savoir-vivre — the Art of Living
Savoir-vivre (literally: "knowing how to live") is not an empty phrase but the quintessence of French culture. It descr…
2
Secularism — Religion and State
France is the land of secularism (laïcité) — the strict separation of church and state, enshrined in the law of 1905. I…
3
La Bise & Etiquette
The Bise — the cheek kiss for greeting — is one of the most complex social rituals in the Western world. Two kisses? Th…
4
Strike Culture — La Grève
France strikes. Frequently, loudly, and passionately. With an average of 114 strike days per 1,000 employees , France l…
5
Regional Identities
On paper, France is one of the most centralized states in Europe — everything leads to Paris, administration is organiz…
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