Key words needed to enjoy life in France

Necessary French vocabulary: bonjour, au revoir, s'il vous plaît, merci, non merci, de rien and je vous en prie, pardon and excusez-moi, and the Magic Formula

Are the French friendly?

You want to feel welcome in France and make new friends.  Will you?  Or is their reputation for unfriendliness true?

Smiles and feeling welcome in France

You're not getting smiled at like you used to be in the States and you're wondering if you're really welcome here.