HOW CLOSE SHOULD I STAND? 
Stand about 2 feet apart at the first meeting. After the initial handshake, personal space may contract based upon the formality or informality of the situation, the age of the participants, and the volume of your voice. The louder you are, the more space the French may give you. The closer they approach, the better the rapport.
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