9.2 Traditions and Customs

• What is the French tradition called where people kiss each other on the cheek when greeting?

  La Bise
• Which major national holiday is celebrated in France on July 14th?

  Bastille Day
• Arrange the following French traditions in order of their historical origins, from oldest to most recent:

  1️⃣ La Bise

  2️⃣ Repas

  3️⃣ Apéro

  4️⃣ Bastille Day

  5️⃣ Fashion in Paris
• The French tradition of Apéro was originally intended to stimulate appetite before dinner.


  True
• Meals are a significant part of French social life and can last for several hours with multiple courses

  True
• Paris is a global fashion capital


  True
• The Apéro tradition started as a way to stimulate appetite before a rich, heavy meal
• French fashion gained global prominence during the reign of Louis XIV

  True
• Bastille Day celebrations now combine traditional elements like parades with modern music and dance


  True
• The French greeting tradition involves cheek kissing, also known as La Bise
• Paris is recognized as a global fashion capital
• In France, it is customary to give two kisses on each cheek when greeting someone.


  True
• French custom dictates that flowers are given for special occasions
• The French phrase for cheek kiss is La Bise
• Paris is renowned as the capital of fashion.


  True
• France places high value on art and literature
• The Repas tradition stems from agrarian life and shared harvests.


  True
• Modern French festivals blend traditional parades with contemporary music and dance
• The French phrase for traditions and customs is Les traditions et coutumes
• French meals often involve multiple courses and can last for several hours.


  True
• French culture places high value on art and literature.


  True
• What historical event led to the creation of Bastille Day as a major French festival?

  The French Revolution
• Which French tradition evolved from medieval social greetings?

  La Bise
• An informal pre-dinner gathering for drinks and snacks in France is called Apéro
• The custom of La Bise evolved from medieval social etiquette
• Bastille Day commemorates pivotal historical events that shaped French national identity


  True
• Arrange the modern variations of La Bise in order of formality:

  1️⃣ Cheek kissing with two or more kisses

  2️⃣ Cheek kissing with one kiss

  3️⃣ Handshake or nod in formal settings
• The French fashion industry has become more inclusive with an emphasis on sustainability and individuality
• Long, multi-course meals are considered important social events in France.

  True
• Order the following French traditions by their associated activity:

  1️⃣ La Bise - Greeting with cheek kissing

  2️⃣ Repas - Enjoying long, multi-course meals

  3️⃣ Apéro - Pre-dinner drinks and snacks

  4️⃣ Bastille Day - Celebrating historical events
• According to tradition, Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14
• People often gather at cafés or homes for apéro before dinner
• A meal in France is considered a significant social event.


  True
• The greeting involving cheek kissing in France is called La Bise
• Apéro began as a way to stimulate appetite before rich meals
• In formal settings, La Bise is sometimes replaced with a handshake or a nod
• The French greeting tradition involves La Bise, which is unique to French culture.

  False
• In France, it is customary to greet someone with La Bise.

  True
• An informal pre-dinner gathering for drinks and snacks in France is called Apéro
• Paris is globally recognized as a major fashion capital