Why French People Always Say No and Other French Conversation Secrets Revealed

Sign up for my email list and get practical info about life in France delivered straight to your inbox: https://fired-up-in-france-2.kit.com/... The Bonjour Effect, by Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau: Check your local library, order a copy second-hand, or purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/4jATHjP (Note: This is an affiliate link—buying through here helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!) After 17 years living in France, I dive deep into "The Bonjour Effect" to share insights from the book about French conversation culture, what I think it gets right, and what I’m not sure I totally agree with. As an American married to a French person, I break down the real rules of French conversation, from why French people seem to always say "no" to why they correct others. I share my husband's authentic French perspective on these cultural observations, along with real-life examples from my daily interactions in France. Whether you're planning to move to France or struggling with French social dynamics, this honest review will help you understand the hidden codes of French conversation and navigate them more confidently. I also compare insights from "Almost French" and share practical tips for Americans trying to adapt to French communication styles. Coming to Dijon? Stay with us! Check out our listing on Airbnb: airbnb.fr/h/dijonauditorium Signing up to host on Airbnb? Get a 🎁 BONUS after you complete your first qualifying stay as a host by using our link: www.airbnb.fr/r/suzannap62 and then click on “get started.” Once your listing is up, we can meet online for an hour, during which time I’ll give you some feedback and you can ask me any questions you may have. Contact me at [email protected] OTHER FINANCE IN FRANCE BONUS CODES (subject to change): Wise - to send money abroad. Give it a try with a fee-free transfer of up to 500 GBP 👉 https://wise.com/invite/ihpn/cedricp136 La Première Brique, get an extra 1% interest on your first project using this link 👉 https://app.lapremierebrique.fr/fr/us... (***Do your own due diligence before investing in any crowdfunding campaign.) Fortuneo -🎁 BONUS for you of 100€ if you open a PEA - and Fortuneo reimburses all transfer fees up to 2000€ if you have a PEA already somewhere else, or 🎁 BONUS of 120€ if you open an assurance vie. When you open your account, type my referral code 👉 13043713 🎁 Great deal on cell phone service: 15€ bonus if you sign up for Red by SFR using this code: REDD26D52C 📌All of these product or service links are things that my we (my husband and I) personally use and would recommend even without an affiliate link. Chapters 00:00 Intro 05:17 12 Guiding Principles of French Conversation 18:29 Dos and Don’ts of French Conversation 28:32 Topics You Can Discuss Anywhere in France 31:24 Topics You Should Broach with Care #FrenchConversation #LivingInFrance #ExpatLife #FrenchCulture #AmericanInFrance #FrenchLanguage #CulturalDifferences #FrenchSociety #ExpatsInFrance #FrenchPeople #BookReview #FrenchEtiquette #CrossCulturalCommunication #FrenchLifestyle #AmericanExpat #FrenchSocialRules #LearnFrench #FrenchCustoms #ExpatStories #FrenchCommunication #TheBonjourEffect