2007-01-18 19:42:34 · 5 answers · asked by Geek 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
A faux pas, (IPA /ˌfoʊˈpɑː/, plural: faux pas /ˌfoʊˈpɑː(z)/) (French for false step) is a violation of accepted, although unwritten, social rules. Faux pas vary widely from culture to culture and what is considered good manners in one culture can be considered a faux pas in another. For example, in English-speaking Western countries it is usually considered a nice gesture to bring a bottle of wine when going to someone's house for dinner. In France, however, this is considered insulting as it suggests the hosts are unable to provide their own good wine. However, bringing flowers to the hostess is rarely a faux pas, although one sometimes needs to be careful what kind of flowers to bring.
2007-01-18 19:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a social blunder. Kinda like one of your dates!
2007-01-18 19:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by Joel A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mistake or social blunder.
2007-01-18 19:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by tantiemeg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
big hair
2007-01-18 19:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by angie_65611 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont have any idea
2007-01-18 19:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by jurich_28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋