1. Never say bon appetit! Parisians never actually say this.
2. Stick to wearing neutral colours and don’t have too much skin on show. French style is all about classic pieces in navys, neutrals, and monochromes - save the garish prints and bright colours for home, even if it’s summertime.
3. Always say Bonjour. Always. Be it to your waiter when he rst greets you, to a smiling passer by or to someone serving you at the bakery. Only after 7pm, do you switch to Bonsoir.
4. La Bise. A light kiss on each cheek is the appropriate greeting in so- cial situations in Paris between women and men and women. Between men though, stick to a handshake.
5. Avoid the Champs Elyseés like the plague. No Parisian actually shops here, save the queues for Louis Vuitton and Ladureé and hit up the trendier district of Le Marais instead, or explore the independent and vintage boutiques in Pigalle and Montmartre.
6. Put the damn sel e stick away. You’ll stand out as a tourist like a sore thumb and let’s face it, they’re really quite irritating. Stick to a subtle camera to capture your favourite moments and don’t even think of stopping a local and asking them to do it.
7. Picnic. When the sun’s out, Parisians get their food to go and ock to the closest bit of green. Pick a spot in one of the Jardins, on the steps of the Sacré Coeur or by Canal Saint Martin to enjoy your lunch and don’t be afraid to take a bottle of beer or wine too. Locals will often drink outside when the weather’s good.
8. Download City Mapper and Uber. These two free apps will easily assist your journey planning and won’t have you standing in the middle of a street staring at an enormous paper map.
9. Embrace your inner snob. A Parisian cliché, maybe, but still often true, so show a little snobbery here and you'll blend in seamlessly.
10.Walk with purpose. Parisians are busy or know exactly where they’re going, dawdling aimlessly is a de nite no-no.
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