as i have learnt before when greeting in french u have to shake the hands of each and every one ur greeting but what if am just asking for direction am i supposed to shake the hands of who ever am inquiring from or do i have shake it if they forward it first
french culture and travel

mariam-n2
January 17, 2013
Marie-Claire-Riviere
February 3, 2013
Bonjour mariam,
If you are asking a stranger for directions then you would not be required to shake hands with them. Simply say "Excusez-nous" or "Excusez-moi" (depending or whether you are with people or alone) and then carry on with your question.
I hope this helps!
- Marie-Claire