• Miaou@jlai.lu
    11·
    9 months ago

    In case you’re not joking, yes, the French are extremely formal, and starting any interaction without a “hi” will get you weird looks. Main reason Americans think the French are assholes, I guess

    • SendMePhotos@lemmy.world
      5·
      9 months ago

      Yeah… American here… In my area, a greeting isn’t necessary. It can be appreciated but isn’t required. Even ending conversation without a closing is not uncommon. Spouse gets mad because people just hang up the phone when done instead of a proper goodbye.

    • SubArcticTundra
      2·
      9 months ago

      Hahaha, the French sternness/politeness reminds me of over here in Czechia