The Journal
Wine, Culture and Power
Original analysis on French wine, professional culture, and the hidden codes of power.
For executives, and culturally engaged readers worldwide.
One feature or essay per month.
The Art of Doing Business in France, and Why the Rules Are Being Rewritten
From first-name protocols to the three-hour lunch: French professional culture rewards those who master its codes. And those codes are being rewritten. A guide for international executives.
The Parisian Lunch as a Turing Test: What “Bon Appétit” Really Says About Your Rank
Why saying "Bon appétit" at a Paris business lunch can quietly close a door. A cultural intelligence analysis of the codes that decide rank at the French table — for executives who need more than good manners.