The values ​​of the French have a lot to do with government. The French are very proud of their nation and their government. They find it very offensive when their country is commented negatively. The tourist may misinterpret their attitudes as rude. According to De Rossi “From around the 16th century onwards, in Europe, culture became a term for the cultivation of the mind, of the intellect, of knowledge, of acceptable ways of behaviour”. The French embrace style and sophistication and take pride in the fact that even their public spaces have a regal tone. The French celebrate Christmas and Easter. They also celebrate Labor Day on May 1st. The religion commonly followed in France is Catholicism. In a poll by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP), “64% of the population (about 41.6 million people) identified themselves as Roman Catholic.” According to a 2010 survey by the Pew Research Center, “7.5% (4.7 million people) are