The French Art of social behaviour

In France and abroad...

Definition

 

Formula of rules, ceremonial, way of life, politeness, French behaviour adapted to all circumstances.

 

1 - The art of receiving in the French way for an accomplished hostess.

 

  • Adapt the invitation according to the reception that one is giving.
  • Presentation of the guests.
  • The art to develop, to receive and to hold an adapted conversation.

 

2 – The art of entertaining

 

  • Preparation and organization of the dinner
  • Elaboration of the menu and adaptation according to the particularities of each guest 

    (vegetarian, kosher, special diets… )

 

  • Organising  and decorating the place for the reception
  • Laying the table according to the type of reception.

 

.   Lay tables according to protocol

 

.   Political lunches in Paris

 

.   Lunches in honour of a personality

 

.   Private dinners in honour of a foreign visitor

 

.   Social dinners

 

.   Official dinners

 

  • Place the guests in order of precedence
  • Wines and other drinks
  • Foresee the aperitif according to the guests: Champagne, Porto, Whisky, fruit juice, non-alcoholic drinks, all accompanied by appetizers
  • Choose the wine according to the menu and not for the price or renown.
  • Prepare for serving the wine
  • Foresee coffee or herbal tea and also fruit juice for after the dinner in the lounge
  • Eventually foresee liqueurs.

 

3 – The hostess and holding the conversation

 

  • Avoid controversial subjects
  • Re-launch the conversation
  • See that nobody is kept apart.

 

4 – The formulas (d’appel) and politeness- the exact titles and way to use.

 

To know how to receive guests will show your attachment to traditions and will also show the  special attention that you give in order to satisfy your friends.

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