France
French etiquette draws sharp lines: a handshake for business, la bise for friends, never the two crossed. It also has firmer opinions than most cultures about the literal table — where your hands go, where your bread goes, and what you say before you say anything else.
6 rules.
Category
Country
Rules in France
Shake hands in business settings, skip la bise
FranceBusiness
Put bread directly on the tablecloth
FranceDining
Keep your hands on the table
FranceDining
Skip chrysanthemums and even numbers when gifting flowers
FranceGifts
Greet friends with la bise, not a hug
FranceSocial
Always say "Bonjour" before anything else
FranceSocial