Miguel Gonzalez-Hector Aguillon-Gerardo Lopez

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Largest Industries In France Agricultural/Food Processing-France is the leading agricultural

power of the European Union, also the world’s second-ranking exporter of food products.

- Dairy -Beef - Wine - pork - corn - Forestry - poultry - Fruits - Fishery - Apple Productions -Vegetables Tourism- 76 Million overseas visitors in 2003, making the 1st

tourist destination in the world. Machinery- One of the main things that are exported out of

France.

Official language used in businessFrench(45%)English(34%)Spanish(13%)German(8%)

Working Hours & Days in FranceWork a total of 35 hrs. per weekThey work 7 hrs. a day

France Public HolidaysJanuary 1st: New yearsMay 1st: Labor DayMay 8th: WWII Victory DayJuly 14th: Bastille DayAugust 15th: Assumption of the blessed Virgin

MarieNovember 1st: All Saints DayNovember 11th: Armistice DayDecember 25th: Christmas DayDecember 26th: 2nd Day of Christmas

3 Tips before conducting Business in FranceKnow the French languageKnow their greeting customsKnow their religious beliefs

Proper Title or form of Address of Business in France They greet each other by saying “Bonjour”

which means Hello, Good morning, or Good Afternoon

The Protocols concerning Business Gifts in France If you get wine, make sure it is of the highest

quality. The French appreciate their wines.Flowers should be given in odd numbers but

not 13, which is considered an unlucky number.

Gifts are usually open when received.

Proper Greeting in a Business Setting in FranceAt a business or social meeting, shake hands

with everyone present when arriving and leaving. A handshake may be quick with a light grip.

Maintain direct eye contact while speaking.

A role a woman plays in the Business WorldWomen are gaining an increasingly

prominent position in French business life- with particularly strong representation in retail and service industry.

Women have to achieve a suitable level of education.

The Predominant Religions in France Roman Catholic( 85%)Muslim(10%)Protestant(2%)Jewish(1%)

A Business custom in the US that would be considered an insult in France In a better French restaurant salt and

pepper do not appear on the table, it is considered an insult to the chef and a sign that he has not done his job properly.

A common business dinner dish in France

Usually consist of an appetizer, main meal(with wine), cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally takes up to 2 hours.