READ MORE: Where to go in Paris that’s not a tourist trapMoving to France can sound like a fairytale. Photo / 123rfYou think you know French, but you probably don’tWe’ve found learning conversational French to be quite challenging, despite the four years of French I took in high school. Photo / Mihai Halmi-Nistor on UnsplashManners are a HUGE deal, until they aren’tIf you’ve gotten an icy reception from French locals, you’ve probably ignored a rule about manners. By now most visitors know that they should offer a “Bonjour” upon entry to any establishment in France. It really doesn’t matter what you wearDespite our proximity to Paris, we’ve seen it all.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 10, 2026 03:01 UTC