Introduction to the real life of French immigrants

Introduce the real life of French immigrants

First of all, not all French people are romantic, and even France is really not very romantic. These are the stereotypes that music and movies give us. If you have to say romance, French men are not as romantic as Italian men. The French think very differently from us. They don't care about other people's eyes, and they don't judge others at will, which forms a very free and relaxed social environment in France as a whole, whether for the elderly, women or the disabled. Maybe French people generally enjoy life, so France is a slow country in all aspects compared with China. No matter the economic development or the pace of life, the ups and downs of details, mobile payment, high-tech communications and even many industries have not developed, and China is already in a state of saturation.

When it comes to work, people will definitely think of strikes, lazy French. It is said that France is the most pleasant country in the world. Some people sum up the French people's life for one year: going to work in spring, having a holiday in summer, going on strike in autumn and having a holiday in winter.

The French only work 35 hours a week, and they carry it out thoroughly, not more than one second. And all employees who have been employed for one year have 35 days of paid vacation every year, which is a holiday other than normal legal holidays. No colleagues and bosses will bother you on weekends and holidays. Similarly, at this time, they will not reply to any work information or email, even if it is very important. This attitude towards work and even life has been engraved in the bones of every Frenchman who doesn't like work. They will strike from time to time and fight for their rights seriously, so they will be serious and efficient in their work.

Unlike China, the French have no habit of taking a lunch break. Even after lunch, they just take a cup of coffee and a sandwich to satisfy their hunger and go to work immediately after eating. They also have a strong concept of the time after work. At that time, even if they haven't finished the work at hand, they won't stay for another second, and they won't work overtime as usual. The minimum wage smic in France is 65,438+0,526,5438+0.22 Euro before tax. This salary can be enjoyed well in any French city except Paris, because the cost of living in Paris is much higher than that in other cities, just like China, Beijing and Shanghai.

Although the work looks lazy, they actually have their own characteristics and are relatively relaxed. At work, they will also be very involved in this production process, and when they play, they will enjoy life freely.

Moreover, their tourism industry is particularly developed and rich in tourism resources, which can attract many people to travel. These people will consume and contribute 7% to GDP. Their luxury goods are also particularly famous, so some wine, perfume and so on. You can get a good income by selling it.

The second chapter introduces the real life of French immigrants

France is the third largest country in Europe and the largest country in Western Europe, with a population of 66,665,438+600,000 and a land area of 554,000 square kilometers. France is a highly developed capitalist country, one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, a founding member of the European Union and NATO, a member of the Group of Eight and the Schengen Convention, and one of the major economic and political entities on the European continent.

Eat:

Let's talk about "food" first. China people say that "food is the most important thing for the people". The French put more energy and money into food than we do. Dairy products are very important in French life, including cheese, cream, milk, yogurt, butter and so on. All kinds of dairy products have different tastes. In addition, French cuisine is also divided into: exquisite, civilian, local and improvisational.

French people pay attention to wine tasting, such as red wine, champagne and beer. And usually have an aperitif at the table first. When eating, red wine is served with red meat (such as beef, mutton and pork), white wine with white meat (such as fish and chicken), and dessert is usually served with sweet wine. The French diet is unique and diverse.

Wear:

The second is "wearing". French people pay attention to taste, wear suits and dresses on formal occasions, and dress gracefully at friends' parties. Old people pay attention to traditional customs, especially old women, who like to wear skirts in their lives; Middle-aged office workers wear professional clothes and casual clothes after work: Young people wear hats relatively casually, but they don't "dress casually" to highlight their individuality. From their casual clothes, we can see everyone's character and accomplishment.

Communication etiquette:

Communication etiquette, France is a country that pays attention to etiquette. Give the guests a "hand kiss" when they have a certain social status. In life, people express their goodwill and respect through "face-to-face ceremony". Many people are used to "shaking hands", but the shaking time should not be too long. Don't shake hands hard. Generally speaking, women reach out to men first, and old people reach out to young people first.

Belief taboo:

Belief taboo, most French people believe in Catholicism. Life taboo "13" and "Friday", color taboo yellow and dark green, animals don't talk much about peacocks and cranes, and consider chickens as mascots, chrysanthemums, azaleas and walnuts as ominous things.

Wedding custom festival:

On wedding festivals, French people get engaged before marriage. Generally, the parents of the woman entertain the parents of the man, and other relatives, sometimes one or two friends, can also be invited to attend. The wedding has also changed from complicated to simple, but it is still solemn and sacred. Generally speaking, the wedding is presided over by the mayor or his deputy, and the time is from 9 am to 5 pm. After marriage, as in China, there is usually a grand banquet, and some places have the custom of bridal chamber.

There are many festivals in France, such as Christmas, Easter, Jesus ascensiontide and Advent. Religious festivals include New Year's Day, National Day, Labor Day, World War I and World War II Memorial Day. Plus a five-week paid holiday every year, the French can say that they don't have to go to work less during the holidays. In addition, there are various cultural festivals, such as cultural heritage day, music festival, film festival, drama festival, dance festival and so on.

Extended reading: conditions and procedures for French immigrants

I. Visa conditions for French immigrants

According to the Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners promulgated by France, foreigners who are allowed to enter France enjoy three residence qualifications during their stay in France. The first is the temporary population, mainly including tourists, international students, businessmen and seasonal workers. For example, temporary workers in Italy and Spain are generally allowed to stay for 3 months, 6 months or 1 year; The second type is short-term residents, mainly labor immigrants who sign contracts, and the residence period is 3 years; The third type is long-term residents, including family members of French citizens, refugees and applicants in the second type mentioned above. After approval, the first two kinds of people can change their residence status and become long-term residents, that is, they have obtained the qualification of permanent residence in France.

Requirements for applying for an immigrant visa In order to reduce the number of foreign immigrants, the French government has imposed strict restrictions on foreigners applying for immigration. Immediate family members of non-French citizens or foreign nationals, specially approved contract workers and political asylum seekers are not allowed to obtain immigration permits. Only those who meet the following conditions can be approved:

(1) French citizens' spouses, unmarried couples, children under the age of 2/kloc-0, parents, etc.

(2) spouses of foreigners who have obtained long-term residency and children under the age of 18;

(3) Accepting the employment of the employer, and the labor contract industry is approved by the Immigration Bureau;

(4) Refugees whose status has been approved and who have obtained the legal right of abode.

The French embassy in China is not responsible for accepting immigration applications. Therefore, if China citizens intend to move to France, they should first apply to the French Immigration Bureau by their French relatives, namely the entry guarantor. The specific procedure is:

Second, immigration visa application procedures

(1) The guarantor applies to the governor of the province where he is located, and at the same time delivers proof of residence, identification, proof of the guarantor's residence and economic conditions, such as rent receipt, electricity and gas receipt, and proof of kinship showing the relationship between the two parties. The last kind of proof needs to be handled by the applicant in our country at the notary office of his place of residence. After being certified by the Chinese Embassy in France, it should be submitted to the French authorities.

(2) After accepting the application, the Governor will forward all the materials to the Immigration Bureau for detailed investigation. After investigation, if the guarantor is a French citizen or a foreigner with long-term residency, and his living area and economic income meet the conditions of family reunion, he can obtain an entry permit.

(3) If the entry is approved, the Immigration Bureau will notify the embassy in China, and then the embassy will send a notice to the applicant and start the visa formalities.

(4) After receiving the notice from the French Embassy in China, the applicant first goes to the local provincial or municipal hospital for physical examination, and the report of the examination results must be signed by the doctor and stamped with the official seal.

(5) Finally, apply for an entry visa at the French Embassy in China with your passport, notice, photo and health certificate.