Greetings and Partings in France
Greetings and Partings in France, French I
6 short videos (transcriptions are available) https://langmedia.fivecolleges.edu/lbc-subtopic/123575
-A formal greeting
-Greeting a close friend
-Visiting a close friend
-Did you have a good trip?
-Did you sleep well?
-So, goodbye
Greetings between friends and relatives vary from region to region in France. In Southern France, three kisses are given on alternate checks. In Northern France, four kisses are given and in Paris, simply two kisses from one cheek to another. These kisses are used as ways of parting as well. One does not offer a hug along with the kisses.
When a younger person greets an elder, a handshake is
appropriate as well as the formal use of the second person. When meeting for
business, a handshake is appropriate.