Doing Business in France

*Dress conservative in well tailored clothing
*French businessmen do not loosen their ties or take off their jackets in the office
*Women should avoid flashy jewelry
*The French handshake is brief with short eye contact
*Apologize if you don't speak much of the French language
*Punctuality is treated very casually in France
*Business can be conducted during any meal but lunch is preferred
*Don't speak with a loud voice in restaurants, meetings or on the street
*The French use frequent and sometimes intense eye contact, don't be intimidated