November 18 Cultural Aspects of French Business Communication

with Camille Meritan and Kathleen Antonioli

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Description: For American businesspeople engaging with companies in France – and local businesses that have French travelers as customers – this webinar will highlight cultural differences between France and the US that may be important to appreciate in business contexts, especially inhospitality. This includes helpful suggestions for interacting with French tourists during the upcoming FIFA® World Cup matches, as well as more general information about French business culture. Topics include: • cultural differences relevant to business • communication etiquette • verbal and non-verbal communication • tipping practices • French expectations in restaurants and hotels Presenters: Dr. Camille Méritan, Teaching Assistant Professor of French and Kathleen Antonioli, Associate Professor of French in the Department of Modern Languages, Kansas State University.