Jasmin Ermita and CJ Duran BSN 2-C

France Direct Communication: The

French tend to be very direct. One
reason for this is that the French
Source: language is quite precise; thus, it is
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/french- difficult not to be direct when using
culture/communication-0ffde593-478c-4097- it. Thisstyle is seen by the French
as diplomatic and polite rather than
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ill-intentioned.
Debating: The French generally
dislike public disagreements or
disputes, but enjoy a controlled
debate. Logic will often dominate
their arguments and many French
people tend to extensively analyse
the matter under discussion.
Compliments: Compliments are
often appreciated, but will usually
be received by humble denial
instead of a ‘thank you’.
Humour: The French tend not to
tell punchline jokes. They prefer
witty, satirical and ironic humour.
Humourous stories of real-life
situations are appreciated as well
as self-deprecating humour.
Gestures: French people tend to
use the ‘thumbs up’ sign to indicate
‘okay’. Making a circle with the
Direct Communication thumb and index finger means
‘zero’ in France.

Debating

Compliment

Humor Gestures
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