A favorable history to the good French-Polish agreement

Poland and France had several times in their history a common combat. The fight for consecutive national independence with the divisions of Poland at the XVIIIth century was initially carried out from revolutionary France. Later, Napoleon Bonaparte facilitated the creation of the Polish Legions, which were integral party of the successes of his army. The reconstitution of the Big Duchy of Warsaw was the right reward of the rendered services. The consideration of Napoleon for the Polish cause, whose presence of Marie Walewska in her life undoubtedly played a role, unquestionably gave a positive and durable image of France in Poland. Today as in the past, a stay of studies in Paris belongs to the ingredients of a good education.

Socializing with the Poles

Heritage of the nobility obliges, the Poles with pleasure practise the courtesy with the foreigners. The men take off their hat to greet someone and tighten readily the hand. The courtesy is however much less clear in the polono-polish reports.

The proverb "a host at home, it's God in the house" is revealing kindness and hospitality of the Poles. Those are jovial fellows who appreciate the rich person well sprinkled banquets and can accomodate their guests liberally. The direction of humour has a quality among Poles and whom it is appreciate among foreigners. The Poles are undertaking people, but they are not stressed by time. The delay is not in general badly perceived. Passioned speakers, the Poles like to be launched out in political debates or jokes.

The French men are seldom insensitive to the charms of the Polish women, which are sometimes considered the most beautiful in the world. It is of use to tight the hand with the women, even to make them the hand-kissing.

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