I moved to France last year. Living here has taught me what Americans misunderstand about French culture.

I moved to France last year. Living here has taught me what Americans misunderstand about French culture.

Living abroad has taught me that there's a lot Americans don't understand about French culture.Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty ImagesBefore I moved to France, there was a lot I didn't understand about French culture.Now that I live here, I've recognized the importance of following basic etiquette customs.I recommend that tourists learn a few key French phrases and stay patient in restaurants and cafés.Years before moving to France, I went to P…