Culture Smart France: The essential guide to customs & culture (2nd ed. May 13)

By looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining how French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you how to fit in as a foreigner. It gives practical advice on how to avoid the pitfalls and how to do things the French way, and to get results as you do so. It takes you through French history, festivals and traditions, the French at home, on the road, in the restaurant, and at work. Above all, we show you how the French communicate, and how to get the best out of this occasionally frustrating yet totally charming and brilliant people.