France Country Profile - Business Etiquette

French business etiquette places great emphasis on formality and courtesy. French business people will also be very impressed if you make an effort to learn a few phrases of French and apologies for not knowing more. In order to secure business meetings, appointments need to be made in advance. Business will often be conducted slowly, with no rush to make a decision. Decisions are made by those at the top of a company. Formal dress is important, with good attention to fashion detail impressing French business people.

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