I’ve always liked going grocery shopping and even after 10 years in France, I still get excited to go to the French grocery store. I always find new (or new to me) products to try and it neve…| Oui In France
In the 7 years I’ve lived in France, I’ve seen my fair share of bad tourist behavior from people who don’t know anything about etiquette in France. Here are the 3 top France trave…| Oui In France
When I first came to France, I’d hear people cheerily greet each other with “coucou” and I didn’t think it was French at first. To me, coucou in French sounded like a cuckoo…| Oui In France
Maybe you’re heading to France soon or you just moved here. Congrats! But getting up to speed culturally can be a bit of a challenge. To that end, let me save you from majorly embarrassing yo…| Oui In France
Thinking of moving to France? You’re not alone. I was in your shoes back in the day. But before you pack your bags, there are a bunch of points to consider and some might even fall into the c…| Oui In France
Let me start with a story that I don’t think I’ve ever shared here. Several years before I moved to France, an older, well-traveled friend warned me about the French. I had plans to go …| Oui In France
Bonjour, mes amis! Are you planning a trip to France soon? While you may be excited to immerse yourself in French culture, keep in mind that there are certain tourist behaviors that might raise eye…| Oui In France
Over the years on my blog and YouTube channel, I’ve talked about French social norms and mentioned that small talk isn’t as prevalent in France. The French make a distinction between th…| Oui In France
Curious about the meaning of bonjour? You don’t have to spend more than a couple of days in France to notice that bonjour is said all the time and for good reason. A simple hello is the magic…| Oui In France
French culture is known for its elegance, delicious food, and rich history. However, some of the customs and habits that are commonplace in France may come across as rude or off-putting to American…| Oui In France
If you grow up in one area of the world, you become very accustomed to how to behave socially there. You know what’s normal and what’s a no-no. Upon visiting other areas of the world, w…| Oui In France
Since 2012, I’ve regaled you with tons of content (this is my 953rd post!) including mistakes I’ve made over the years as a foreigner in France. I’ve told you about 45 things I di…| Oui In France
Moving to France has been one of my best life decisions… and also the one where I’ve made the most mistakes. From adapting to French culture to figuring out simple grocery shopping, I’d like …| Oui In France
The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. Learning about cultural differences is fascinating and fun. But sometimes it can be confusing, especially when cultural differences come a…| Oui In France