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For the French: If an American tells you that they speak French, they don't. Be kind with their attempts…
For the French: If an American tells you that they speak French, they don't. Be kind with their attempts…
For the Americans: Every French person will have a different level of English ability. But they most certainly know more English than you do French, so be patient!
For the Americans: Every French person will have a different level of English ability. But they most certainly know more English than you do French, so be patient!
For the French: The United States is massive. And we have many states represented! Boston and New York are rival cities. Fair warning.
For the French: The United States is massive. And we have many states represented! Boston and New York are rival cities. Fair warning.
For the Americans: Don't assume that all our French guests are from Paris. You may be surprised!
For the Americans: Don't assume that all our French guests are from Paris. You may be surprised!
For the French: La bise is a very foreign gesture to Americans (and may seem very intimate to them)! A handshake or hug is the norm.
For the French: La bise is a very foreign gesture to Americans (and may seem very intimate to them)! A handshake or hug is the norm.
For the Americans: Don't be surprised by close proximity during conversations or light cheek kisses ("la bise") as a greeting. Welcome to the family!
For the Americans: Don't be surprised by close proximity during conversations or light cheek kisses ("la bise") as a greeting. Welcome to the family!
For the French: Americans watch ice hockey, basketball, American football, golf, and baseball basically year-round. They don't care too much about "real" football…
For the French: Americans watch ice hockey, basketball, American football, golf, and baseball basically year-round. They don't care too much about "real" football…
For the Americans: Soccer is called football and it's super important to them. Allez les bleus! Talk about PSG and you'll be fast friends.
For the Americans: Soccer is called football and it's super important to them. Allez les bleus! Talk about PSG and you'll be fast friends.
For the French: When an American asks "How are you?", a simple "Good, thanks. And you?" is the best response. Don't actually provide a detailed explanation of your well-being.
For the French: When an American asks "How are you?", a simple "Good, thanks. And you?" is the best response. Don't actually provide a detailed explanation of your well-being.
For the Americans: If you ask a French person how they are doing, they will answer honestly and with detail. Proceed with caution.
For the Americans: If you ask a French person how they are doing, they will answer honestly and with detail. Proceed with caution.
We are all one family now, so embrace the diversity of language, culture, and fun!
We are all one family now, so embrace the diversity of language, culture, and fun!
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