Island Cultures
Corsica
The Island of Beauty: - Fierce independence - Italian influences - Clan traditions - Vendetta history - Napoleon complex - Tourist tensions
Unique Etiquette: - Respect independence - Don't call them French - Avoid Napoleon jokes - Appreciate local products - Learn basic Corsican phrases - Respect private property
DOM-TOM Territories
Overseas France: - Caribbean rhythms (Martinique, Guadeloupe) - Creole languages - Different social codes - Colonial history sensitive - Unique cuisines - Time flexibility
Cultural Adaptations: - More relaxed timing - Physical warmth - Music/dance central - Religious diversity - Mixed cultural codes - Metropolitan tensions