Politeness: the Key to French Culture 🔑

🎬 About this episode

Why do the French care SO much about bonjour? This clip explains the politeness code — the single highest-leverage cultural skill for any visitor.

🔊 Key phrases for this topic

🔑 The language point

• Greet FIRST, always — bonjour before any request is non-negotiable politeness in France.
• Add madame/monsieur to upgrade any greeting: « Bonjour, monsieur ».
• The full etiquette tour: French culture facts and the politeness chart.