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Local etiquette in Paris

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Always start with 'Bonjour'

Greeting shop staff, waiters and drivers with 'Bonjour, Madame/Monsieur' before asking anything is essential in France. Skipping it comes across as rude and changes the welcome you get. After about 18:00, say 'Bonsoir'.

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