Day 3188 (Sunday) 1 st March 2026 This is a very old photo of Villefranche – it hasn’t changed a bit. and this is the Old Port in Nice This is the rest of the article I started yesterday… French Workplace Culture Can be Confusing The French workplace can be a confusing and frustrating place for foreigners. This is because it is governed by a set of unwritten rules and customs that are not always easy to understand. For instance, the French have a hierarchical culture, and they typically follow those in positions of authority. This hierarchy is maintained when it comes to reports or decision-making, and many foreigners (especially Americans) can see it as traditional and maybe even old-fashioned. Nevertheless, formality and politeness rule the workplace, even when it comes to colleagues – French people will greet everyone in the office in the morning, and even sometimes exchange les bises (kisses). Work is never placed over anything else, though. T...