French Savoir-Vivre: The Etiquette That Survived the Guillotine

Why do the French ignore you when you sneeze? In this episode, we cross the Channel to explore the "Savoir-Vivre"—the sophisticated, sometimes baffling world of French manners.From the official Republican protocol of Jacques Gandouin to the modern "self-care" approach of Le Petit Larousse, we’re deconstructing how a country that decapitated its monarchy managed to save its elegance.In this episode:The Sneeze Paradox: Why acknowledging a bodily function is "indelicat."Tu vs. Vous: Navigating the linguistic minefield of respect.The Flower Faux Pas: Why you should never bring a bouquet to a dinner party.Republican Elegance: How the Revolution democratized courtesy for every citizen.Part III of the "Art of Living Among Others" series. Hosted by Alexandra Poppy at theritualofreading.com