The Cultural Differences Between France
CONTENTS
The Cultural Differences Between France and China 1
OVERVIEW 1
The Differences on NAMEs 1
The Differences on Courtesy 2
The Differences on Repast 2
The Differences on Living Habits 4
The Differences on Personalities 5
CONCLUTION 6
The Cultural Differences Between France and China
OVERVIEW
With the development of the technology and the economic, more and more Chinese are studying at France. More or less we have known something about France when I was in China. But discover the differences between France and China through book is unilateral. The best way to explore the cultural differences is to experience them and compare them by your own. After came to France for almost three months, I’ve explored many cultural differences between this two countries. So let’s see what are these differences I have found.
The Differences on NAMEs
The first difference I found is that in France, people’s first name comes first, followed by their family name. While in China it is on the contrary, our family name should be in front of people’s first. I think the difference is because French people are more focus on themselves, they are more focus on individuals. Chinese people put family name first is because we think our ancestor and our family are more important.
The second difference on names is that we could know the sexuality of French just through his or her first name. Normally, girls’ first names end with an “e” while boys’ first name without it. If you want to judge a Chinese sexuality through his or her name, it will impossible or very difficult. Because in the past, most parents want to have boys more than girls, and if their wish couldn’t come true, they will give their daughter(s) a male name to hope they could have a boy.
The Differences on Courtesy
Say “Hello!”
In France, when people met those who are not familiar they will say “Bonjour”, while in China people will say “吃了吗”, the literal meaning is “did you ate something”. Besides, when French meet their
The Cultural Differences Between France and China 1
OVERVIEW 1
The Differences on NAMEs 1
The Differences on Courtesy 2
The Differences on Repast 2
The Differences on Living Habits 4
The Differences on Personalities 5
CONCLUTION 6
The Cultural Differences Between France and China
OVERVIEW
With the development of the technology and the economic, more and more Chinese are studying at France. More or less we have known something about France when I was in China. But discover the differences between France and China through book is unilateral. The best way to explore the cultural differences is to experience them and compare them by your own. After came to France for almost three months, I’ve explored many cultural differences between this two countries. So let’s see what are these differences I have found.
The Differences on NAMEs
The first difference I found is that in France, people’s first name comes first, followed by their family name. While in China it is on the contrary, our family name should be in front of people’s first. I think the difference is because French people are more focus on themselves, they are more focus on individuals. Chinese people put family name first is because we think our ancestor and our family are more important.
The second difference on names is that we could know the sexuality of French just through his or her first name. Normally, girls’ first names end with an “e” while boys’ first name without it. If you want to judge a Chinese sexuality through his or her name, it will impossible or very difficult. Because in the past, most parents want to have boys more than girls, and if their wish couldn’t come true, they will give their daughter(s) a male name to hope they could have a boy.
The Differences on Courtesy
Say “Hello!”
In France, when people met those who are not familiar they will say “Bonjour”, while in China people will say “吃了吗”, the literal meaning is “did you ate something”. Besides, when French meet their