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🗝️10 Keys to Successfully Integrate into French Culture 🗺️ Immersing yourself in a new culture means accepting to lose your bearings and take a leap into the unknown. How can you successfully integrate into French culture? Here are 10 keys to help you: 1. Learn the language: French is known for being challenging, but immersion makes it more accessible. Participating in language courses or language exchanges can greatly facilitate your learning. 2. Master the codes: "Tu" or "vous"? Handshake or kisses? Although Covid temporarily slowed down physical closeness, it's back. It's hard to escape! Observing and imitating locals will help you navigate these nuances. 3. Become a gastronomy pro: In France, people eat, taste, and talk about food constantly. Eating cheese is a good start, but there's so much more to discover. Explore local markets and try new recipes. 4. Enjoy the terraces: Sit at a terrace and soak up the local atmosphere. It's a great way to observe daily life and mingle with residents. 5. Appreciate the bakery: Queuing in front of a bakery is always worth it—the bread is delicious! Try different specialties like croissants, pains au chocolat, and traditional baguettes. 6. Integrate at work: Get familiar with the coffee machine and listen carefully. This is often where important information circulates and where you'll build your professional network. Participating in coffee breaks can help you better understand your work environment's dynamics. 7. Accept dinner invitations: In France, people invite each other "at home" to get to know each other. It's a cultural tradition. Always bring a small gift, like a bottle of wine or flowers, to thank your hosts. 8. Reciprocate the invitation: Don't worry about your culinary skills; the French are open to new gastronomic experiences. It's the thought that counts, and they will appreciate your effort to reciprocate. 9. Get involved in an association: Whether cultural, sports, or charitable, it will allow you to meet people and make friends quickly. It also shows your interest in the local community. 10. Dare to complain: It seems to be one of the characteristics that distinguish the French! Moderate complaining can even help break the ice and create bonds. 😍 Are you planning to visit France soon and looking for personalized support to better understand French culture and integrate successfully? You're making the right choice! Contact us for a warm welcome and a smooth, successful expatriation. #CulturalIntegration #LivingInFrance #ExpatLife #FrenchCulture #LearnFrench #FrenchCuisine #LifeInFrance #Expatriation #WorkingInFrance #CulturalExchange #LocalLife #InternationalMove #ExpatCommunity #ProfessionalNetworking

Traveling isn't just about seeing new places; it's about immersing yourself in different cultures and forming meaningful connections. This week, we're sharing tips on how to truly experience the essence of a country. 👉 Learning basic phrases in their local language. 👉 Researching about local customs & etiquette. 👉 Trying out the local cuisine.

2024 threw me a curveball I didn’t see coming... In 2020, after my 3-year stint with Protea Hotel by Marriott® Kampala Skyz I thought I had quit the hospitality management scene, yet life had other plans. I'm now the proud brand ambassador for #Clamato (in Bukoto, opposite Tales). Yeah, you read that right. The same guy who once ENJOYED the chaos of "Hanz Grill" is now the face of his favorite food spot. Funny how things turn out, right? Let me tell you, Hanz Grill was our little secret. It wasn’t much to look at, but the vibes? Unmatched. My buddies and I practically lived there. So much so, that we convinced the manager to jazz up the place. Next thing we knew, we had the best lounge with a killer view right in Bukoto. By the way, I’m not just some guy handing out flyers; For me, it's all about making sure everyone who walks in feels like they're hanging out at a friend’s. I want to lead with a customer experience feel that we perfected at the Protea Hotels by Marriott® hotels. As I step into my new role as a brand ambassador, my first task is crafting a customer feedback form that gauges satisfaction but also inspires people to keep coming back. It's the same passion that transformed me and my friends into regulars at Hanz Grill. Now here's where I could use some advice: any tips on how to excel in this role and make Clamato the go-to place, just like our “Hanz Grill” was?

In order to make the hotel industry appealing to future generations, we must continually seek out learning opportunities that educate our people for life and not just for the job at hand. This includes involving team members in the back of house areas who may not always be visible, but whose contributions are just as valuable. Given the opportunity, every person has the ability to make a difference, and we should invite them to be part of any important conversations and brainstorming for innovation. You will see an explosion of creativity and renewed interest in the work. The people closest to the work often have the answers to daily challenges and see new opportunities, and they should lead the dialogue. As a former dish person, I can attest to this. #employeedevelopment

I love this “learning opportunities that educate our people for life and not just for the job at hand” When I step in to work with teams in the hotels and restaurants I engage, my first goal is to understand where people are at and what their dreams and aspirations are for the environments they work in before I even start training. As a trainer we should be equipping people for not only their current roles but to grow into the future. Take a look at this great insight below. #makingmagichappen

"Gain a deep understanding of Thai culture and lifestyle in my recent interview on www.thaispire.com. Discover the importance of family and community, traditional morning routines, diverse job sectors, popular leisure activities, culinary practices, transportation modes, and evening routines. Gain insight into the balance between tradition and modernity that shapes life in Thailand today."

When it comes to On Job Trainings' techniques, role plays are the funniest 😀 we can say that we are enjoying our "comfort zone" here as It is an added value being at work and in the same time doing mistakes with ease. this is the core of learning.. Also, no worries as guests are not around (sometime they are, and they're enjoying it too 😁) mingling procedures with fun and Heartist way with passion. Wait for presentations, and TWIs 👍 Grow, Learn & Enjoy Hotel Novotel Sharm El-Sheikh #hospitalityindustry #allinclusivevacation #traininganddevelopment #onthejobtraining #hospitality #accorhotels #accor #accorlivelimitless #sharmelsheikh #finedining #foodandbeverage #foodanddrinkindustry #foodanddrinks #courtesy #sustainability #futureleaders #emergingleaders #grow_learn_enjoy

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