Question

Search the Internet to find out more about the different ways in which people greet and say good-bye to each other in French-speaking countries. Then, based on your research, write a short essay in English of about 100-150 words comparing and contrasting expressions of greeting and parting used in French-speaking countries and the United States. Remember to mention which greetings and leave-taking expressions are used in formal and informal situations.

Answer 1

Answer:

French people kisses each other on the cheeks two times or more depending on the different region in France. It is called, "La bises." Men don't usually kiss each other on the cheeks but maybe except for family. Handshakes are most commonly used for men. There are different greeting formalities in French. You have to greet formally to the people older than you, teachers, and strangers. You can greet informally to friends, family, people your age, or people younger than you. There is a thing called Vouvoyer and Tutoyé. Vouvoyer basically means that you have to adress a person as vous which is formal, and Tutoyé means that you have to adress a person as tu which is more informal. In the United States, people usually like to greet each other with a hug or with a handshake. A hug is more informal and a handshake is more formal. French people are not used to greet with hugs and American people are not used to kisses on cheeks.

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This is what I know. Hope it helps a bit.