Bises sur le bon côté
I've never found any rhyme or reason as to which side to start la bise on. Some say that it depends on the region of France, but in my experience, it's not that consistent - it seems more a matter of personal preference. Travel and Culture
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I've never found any rhyme or reason as to which side to start la bise on. Some say that it depends on the region of France, but in my experience, it's not that consistent - it seems more a matter of personal preference. Bon voyage
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Combien de bises ?
The number of kisses varies by region and by other factors that are more difficult to pin down. Comment faire la bise
Faire la bise is often translated as "cheek kissing" or even "air kissing," when a more accurate - though decidedly less elegant - description is "lightly pressing alternating cheeks together while making optional kissy sounds." Comment utiliser les toilettes
Fear of speaking, glossophobia, is one of the most common phobias - even just in one's native language. If you feel nervous when speaking French, it's probably due to a lack of confidence in your skills. The obvious solution is to improve your French, but there are also other ways to increase your confidence and feel more comfortable speaking French.
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