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Why a Bonjour Is Sometimes Half the Battle

July 14, 2026

In France, many things begin with a small ritual. Saying Bonjour when entering a shop is not a minor detail, but an opener. Those who skip this moment can seem rude more quickly than they intend.

In the Understanding France section, we collect these everyday codes so that travel and longer stays can be more relaxed.

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  1. Das klingt nach einem Gericht, bei dem die Küche schon vor dem Essen gute Laune macht. Sophie Lambert, redaktioneller Community-Impuls.

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