People in France commonly greet each other with a quick light handshake. A firm handshake is considered impolite. Upon entering a room, you should greet everyone present. A French woman will initiate a handshake. Some typical French signs: A circle made of thumb and index finger held against the nose means that someone's drunk. In some parts of France the OK sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle with other fingers held out straight) means zero or worthless. Pretending to play an imaginary flute means that someone is talking too long and is becoming pretty irritating.

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