Don't just pick up stuff in stores! In small towns outside the main tourist areas it's polite to ask permission before handling retail merchandise.
--Christine F
When you enter a shop (bakery, cafe, etc.), it's polite to greet the owner/attendant. A simple "Bonjour!" will do!
--Dave
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Arriving at a Customer Meeting or in a room With unknown people, say hello to everyone personally and introduce yourself if possible or wave the hand/node the head if there is too much people as it can be perceive arrogant or impolite to “ignore” people.
--FrenchinGermany
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And when leaving, say thanks, and goodbye - 'bonne continuation' is an idiomatic way to say 'have a good rest of the day' - and this applies too at, e.g., deli counters in supermarkets, and checkouts.
--jim h
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learn some basic French and pronounce phrases well as they usually don't speak English. I offer some French language courses and pay a lot of attention to prononciation on my instagram @french.lu
--French.lu
