There was a civilian exchange between the British and the French

While learning new fighting techniques in the wilds of North America, the British and French also made an effort to treat one another with respect. The honors of war, or special treatment, were frequently given even if one side lost a fight. The defeated might be able to march out in surrender while waving their flags. Even the option of keeping their firearms is possible.

During the British assault on France's Fort Louisbourg in Nova Scotia in June 1758, there was a noteworthy instance of civility. During the battle, British Major General Jeffrey Amherst despatched a messenger with two pineapples for the wife of the French commander to the fort. A note apologizing for the mayhem the dispute must be making in her home was delivered with the fruit. Marie Anne de Drucour sent back five bottles of champagne as a token of thanks. Later, the French sent back homemade butter while the British sent more pineapples. Additionally, Commander Drucour offered any injured English officers the assistance of his French surgeons.