If you are going to visit France at the first time, you should know some rules of this country. It will make your journey easier. There are 10 tips for a foreigner below.
1. You should not throw out your metro ticket before the end of the trip. The thing is, there are controllers in French metro. They can stop you and ask the ticket, if you do not have this one you have to pay the fine is 50 euros.
2. Do not take with you a 200/500-euro notes. The French in daylife have been using cards and they just have a little cash with them. The shops, cafes and restaurants might not accept big notes due to they do not have a change or afraid of fake.
3. You must not smoke in wrong places. The fine is 450 euros. Although the police try to treat tourists loyally you should not neglect the rules.
4. Do not stop in dangerous areas of Paris. Such as Northern 18th and 19th district, around Marx Dormoy, Porte de la Chapelle, La Chapelle, Porte de Clignancourt, Porte de la Villette. There are quite a lot migrants who commit crimes more frequently.
5. You should not take photos of police, military installations or even police cars. It is not allowed in France.
6. Do not expect fast service at cafes. The French are very unhurried nation. In a cafe you can wait for coffee up to half an hour and this will not be considered bad service. If you are hurry say the waiter about this.
7. You ought not to wear short skirts or dresses. The French prefer wearing casual so you will look vulgar in a short dress.
8. In shops or markets it is not good to touch fruit or vegetables before buying. If you want to behave like this, get ready for a negative reaction from sellers.
9. Do not give chrysanthemums. In France this flower is directly associated with death.
10. You should not bring the vine to a party. The French believe that this is how you show their inability to choose a good vine for an event.