#politeness

#politeness

Visiting France is often associated with great food, beautiful cities, and a strong sense of style. But what many travelers discover quickly is that daily life in France is guided by a set of unwritten etiquette rules. These rules are not about being overly polite or friendly at all costs. They are about showing respect for others, for shared spaces, and for social boundaries.

Robert Heinlein's assertion from 1982 highlights that a dying culture exhibits personal rudeness, noting a significant loss of politeness and gentle manners, more telling than riots.