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Wine Etiquette for Non-Drinkers: How to Handle a Dinner Without Drinking
Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 4/1/26 Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 4/1/26

Wine Etiquette for Non-Drinkers: How to Handle a Dinner Without Drinking

You do not need to drink to master wine at a dinner. Learn the etiquette, the phrases and the questions that keep non-drinkers fully in the conversation. Wine literacy is not optional — it is an asset.

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French Business Culture: Etiquette, Hierarchy and the Codes of Professional Life
Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 1/1/26 Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 1/1/26

French Business Culture: Etiquette, Hierarchy and the Codes of Professional Life

French business culture decoded: hierarchy, tu vs vous, email etiquette, meetings, trust and the cultural differences that shape doing business in France.

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The Social Code of Giving Wine: What Your Bottle Says About You
Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 11/1/25 Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 11/1/25

The Social Code of Giving Wine: What Your Bottle Says About You

Choosing a wine as a gift is never neutral: it reveals taste, knowledge and intent. From a wine’s gift potential to the subtleties of selecting the right bottle, discover what makes a French wine an appropriate gift in both professional and private settings — and what it communicates beyond the bottle.

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“Bon Appétit”: What It Really Means in France — And What It Says About Your Rank
Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 10/1/25 Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 10/1/25

“Bon Appétit”: What It Really Means in France — And What It Says About Your Rank

Bon appétit means more than “enjoy your meal” in France. Who says it, when, and why. A cultural intelligence analysis of the codes that decide rank at the French table — for those who need more than good manners.

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French Table Manners: The Social Codes Behind Every Gesture
Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 5/1/25 Etiquette & Codes Maria Kumessa 5/1/25

French Table Manners: The Social Codes Behind Every Gesture

From Louis XIV to the business lunch: how French table manners and dining etiquette still encode power, status and belonging — and what every gesture really signals.

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