How to Pass off as a French Person

Having just gone to Paris, I learned a few things about French people and French culture.

Here’s the 10 requirements to passing off as a French Person :

1. Don’t Smile
2. Be Skinny
3. Drink More Wine Than Water
4. Don’t Wear a Beret - contrary to popular belief, very few French people wear berets. During my time in Paris I saw ONE guy with a Beret
5. Give Yourself a French Sounding Name - Especially important if you’re looking for a job in France
6. Have long meals, and be sure to chit chat and gesticulate during the entire course of the meal - you’re allowed to smile in this situation
7. Wear designer clothes - French people (and Italians as well) really know how to dress sharp.
8. Wear nice shoes - no sneakers - the easiest way to pick out an American Tourist in Paris is to look at their feet, they’re usually wearing sneakers!
9. Kiss your friends on the cheek when you meet them
10. And, of course, the most important, speak French PROPERLY