03 Never enter anywhere without saying "Bonjour!"
In France, it’s customary to greet people when you walk into an establishment such as a restaurant or store. Sometimes, it's even customary to greet the bus driver when you hop onto a bus. When in doubt, simply say “Bonjour!” or “Bonsoir!” Bonsoir means “good evening,” and the French tend to switch to this from around 5 pm. Greeting people in France can be the difference between having a good dining experience or a bad. Furthermore, don’t forget to say goodbye, either. A couple of phrases that will come in handy here are “bon journée” and “bon soirée,” which means “have a good day” and "have a good evening" respectively.
