Thursday, 10 July 2025
8 am-9 am
Politeness is the ability to behave appropriately within a social group. It is closely tied to the values and cultural codes of each nation. Knowing polite expressions is essential when traveling abroad – especially to France, a country known for its “bon ton” for centuries. However, phrases that may seem simple are often not so easy to use.
We’ll talk about this during our next online Breakfast session: “Not Just ‘Bonjour’ – Politeness in French Culture”, on Thursday, July 10 at 8:00 AM.
Among other things, you’ll find out:
- When not to say pardon?
- What are the 7 stages of a handshake?
- How should you address your French mother-in-law?
- What annoys French waiters the most?
- Does using first names mean you’re automatically on a first-name basis?
- Which cultures are considered “coconut countries” and which ones are “peach countries”?
The meeting will be held by Kamila Radzyńska – business coach, specialised in intercultural communication, member of SIETAR Polska, R&D Manager experienced in foreign trade, romanist, passionate about the Far East, and winner of the Knowledge about France Competition organised by PR III radio and France Inter.
The meeting will be held in Polish.
To confirm your participation, please contact:
Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl ;tel.: +48 601 913 446