In light of the spreading novel coronavirus, this survey conducted on March 5, 2020 shows the reactions of French people to coronavirus related situations. Thus, 96 percent of French people stated not kissing strangers to introduce themselves or to greet them.
Currently, when you find yourself in situations or in the following situations, do you happen to ...?*
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Don't kiss strangers to introduce yourself or greet them
96%
Do not shake hands with strangers to introduce yourself or greet them
89%
Keep a minimum distance from people who seem sick to you
82%
Do not shake hands with people you know (e.g. relatives, friends, colleagues)
74%
Do not kiss people you know (e.g. relatives, friends, colleagues)
69%
Wear a mask when going to public places (e.g. transport, street)
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Actuellement, lorsque vous vous retrouvez dans les situations ou face aux situations suivantes, est ce qu’il vous arrive de … ?"
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IFOP. (March 9, 2020). Currently, when you find yourself in situations or in the following situations, do you happen to ...?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104252/coronavirus-preventive-reactions-adopted-france/
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IFOP. (2020). Currently, when you find yourself in situations or in the following situations, do you happen to ...?*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104252/coronavirus-preventive-reactions-adopted-france/
IFOP. "Currently, When You Find Yourself in Situations or in The following Situations, Do You Happen to ...?*." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Mar 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104252/coronavirus-preventive-reactions-adopted-france/
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