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How to use our private CFI groups

Hi guys! 🙂
Let me take a few minutes to share about how we can make the most of CFI groups.

First of all, what is CFI?


All info here: https://www.clubfranceinternational.com/about-cfi/
CFI is global, so this message is for all CFI members in the world.

How do CFI groups work?


In addition to the public pages that you can follow and comment on, we have many CFI groups which are private, and to be used by members and friends for interaction.
It wouldn’t really be a club, if the club members couldn’t interact with each other.

Platforms currently used:


✅ WhatsApp community (main channel) with groups by location, or by theme (CV & Jobs, News…).
âś… Telegram group, worldwide, with topics by location.
âś… WeChat groups, by location.
âś… Facebook groups.

Who can be in the groups?


Anyone can be in the groups. There is no need to be French or to speak French.
➡ WhatsApp and WeChat: Anyone can be added in the local groups where they live. You are welcome to add your friends.
âš  Only members can join groups of locations where they do not live in.
➡ Telegram: Everyone is welcome to join the group, which is worldwide.
➡ Facebook: Everyone can join all groups in the world.
🙏 Reminder: “Anyone” doesn’t really mean anyone. CFI is a private club of like-minded and trustworthy people, therefore if you add some people, we will automatically assume that you recommend them.
⚠ Only real people can be in the groups (no bots, no AI…) and only people at least one other group member knows. No one can be anonymous.
From time to time, admins may remove profiles that no one knows, have never joined any event, have no profile picture, no real name, and therefore no apparent reason to be in the group.

What language do we use?


It depends on the group members. Usually, we will use English because CFI is open to everyone, including non-French speakers.
Of course it is acceptable to use French, especially in French speaking countries like Switzerland.
It is also acceptable to use the local language, for example Chinese in China.

What can we post in the groups?


Keep in mind that we are a community, so anything which can be useful for the community is fine!
âś… Usual topics are events, where to meet, what to do, where are the best parties in town.
We are a club, a community, so we should know each other, we should meet each other, and we should do things together.
These are not groups to chit-chat online or send advertisements. We are looking to meet in person, in real life.
✅ We are also supporting each other, so feel free to ask questions about life locally, for example directions, transportation, payment methods, advices, looking for accommodation…
✅ You can also use the groups to look for business partners, suppliers, clients, staff, find a job, and more… CFI is about networking!
âš  Do NOT talk about politics.
âš  Do NOT talk about religions.
âš  Do NOT start or get into any polemics or spam the group with too many messages.

Who can promote products/services/events?


Please do not do any self-promotion, unless approved by the local admins.
âś… CFI groups are mostly to share information about CFI events and CFI partners.
âś… CFI members can share from time-to-time information about their activities.

Non affiliated CFI events and news may also be shared if they are from:
âś… The local French Chamber of Commerce
âś… The local French Tech
âś… The local French Consulate or Embassy

Any thoughts? Feel free to share them with me.
See you soon!
Marc

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