To be invited for a meal

Foreign student, intern or expat:

• You are temporarily staying or living in Lyon and its surrouding area.

• You’d like to better know the French culture and way of life sharing a meal with local people.
  

• You are willing to take part in the special events organised by our association.

Get in touch with us by e-mail (contact@lyon-international.org) or contact our correspondent in your university or school. Our volonteers will put you in contact with our members and will inform you about our scheduled events.Discover the testimony of Pedro Uzcategui from Venezuela and our member Pierre Ringeisen in the framework of our partnership with Alliance Française de Lyon :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgpEiFBGXE

French savoir-vivre

Sharing a meal is sharing what is essential for life: eating and drinking. It also means to honor the guest or simply share a moment of friendship. “Add an extra plate on our table …” is the motto of Lyon International.

Each culture expresses the same feeling, but in different ways; in France we really appreciate the friendly atmosphere of a good  meal.

So what should you to when you’re invited?

- First, answer as quickly as possible to the family.
- Then, be on time for appointments.
- If you can’t make it, make sure to let your host know. Choking an invitation is a considered very rude to the family who invited you.

Remember that all families are happy to welcome you, they do it for free and they will be happy to keep in touch with you afterwards if you wish.

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