About fizzy drinks, vending machines are banned from schools so we are used to drink only water, which I think is great. The only vending machines we have are for condoms (96% of high schools are equipped with them). A question of choice 😂
Back in the 70's my school vending machine had coffee, chocolate, and if you hit the wrong button you would get soup! 😄 No fizzy drinks until university.
@@attrapehareng - Ha ha it is true that french parents try to teach their 8-year old children the taste of wine (usually a mouthful diluted with water). Of course they hate it and spit it out at first, but slowly they learn how to appreciate it.
As controversial as this might sound, I think that the relationship french people have with junk food really depends on..which social class you belong to. People from "lower classes" do tend to eat a lot of junk food and eat out at McDonald's or that kind of restaurant a lot.
(English version below) 🇫🇷 Hélas oui, car à notre époque ils ont du choix côté malbouffe. Ce qui n'était pas le cas il y a quelques décennies. Bien sûr il y avait déjà des Chips mais les parents enseignaient aux enfants que c'est une très mauvaise habitude (de grignoter aussi). 🇺🇲 Unfortunately (sadly) yes, because in our time they have a choice of junk food, that wasn't the case a few decades ago. Of course we had Chips but parents taught children that it's a very bad habit (of snacking generally speaking).
A Dutch once told me that if French people are said to be arrogant it's because they have something to be arrogant about. Like if a Dutchy was arrogant about Dutch food you wouldn't take this seriously because Dutch food is not well know to be one of the best gastronomy... I found this interesting (as a Frenchy 😂)
@@freewal You can see that with the person called JAY P, just above my answer, and who is apparently an immigration specialist as I was responding to his comment, ok?
I'm American with French heritage and love France. Most interesting, but know is their "apparent" rude reputation. I find this fascinating. Visitors to France simply don't do their homework because if they did they would find out that their actions as a guest in France are considered rude and so they (the French) have little time to tolerate which results in the visitors feeling like the French are rude. I speak very little French, but know the basics of hello, thank you and good bye. During my 5 visits to France I have never encounter the rumored French rudeness. I am taking my son and his wife on a two week trip to France and prepped them to greet everyone with a Bonjour/Bonsoir then proceed with parlez vous anglais, then a Merci Beaucoup, and end with Au revoir or abiento (which I learned from you). Its amazing how far a little preparatory study and just a few words do for a tourist. Thanks for keeping this going...its so informative!
You know I always thought it was common sense when going anywhere to use manners. Guess not, as an American I can say most don't WANT to put effort. So when ppl come back to the states ppl love to make comparisons. You don't have to learn the whole language but like you mentioned:bonjour,au revoir,merci and so much more will gain you a better time in France or any country where the language isn't English.
I think the best way to be understoud and polite is to speak the same language (way of speaking, not the idiom ) with any kind of person you meet , anywhere in the world. And secondly, appearences are not always what they seem to look to your eyes. It's more interesting to go beyond appearances than just to stick to what you see. That also works everywhere with everyone. 😉
It's been almost 2 months since I arrived in France and I can say that I was totally surprised by how warm people and strangers are ! They smile when eyes meet , try to help you if they can and thank you so many times if you helped them with the simplest thing, and they kindly try to speak English of you can't speak french , absolutely love it here! ( I'm not in Paris btw ) , I'm still anxious about people in school being unfriendly or unintrested in getting to know or talk to foreigners so we'll see when I go , hopefully they're not so cold🙏
About the fact we smile when we meet eyes, I really like that. Same in the US. People tend to acknowledge you quite a lot. I live in Spain and really miss it. People just stare at you but don't smile at you...
@@perthfanny3017 that's what we did where I'm from too , makes you feel safe and welcomed, unlike when they just stare and it makes you feel uncomfortable and awkward
I barely floss my teeth unless i have something stuck there, and i've barely seen people do it in France. Brush twice a day, don't eat sugary stuff, go to the dentist once or twice per year. Not a single cavity in 36 years so i guess it works. Also we do la bise but we dont hug much. Hugging is very intimate for us. I only hug my gf for instance.
@@tunturikuningas5393 Yeah I know. It's a full source of misunderstandings. If you want to make a french person freeze in discomfort, just hug him. Yeah the kissing is actually faking. Just cheek to cheek with the kissing noise (very important!). I agree that's weird, it's just the way it is, and we dont really think about it. Just like shaking hands. You don't use your mouth, unless you REALLY want to thank someone, or you're a perv. At my work, we just say a general hi/bye with a waving hand.
I ADORE your channel! My Mama Francais was born and grew up in Paris, moved to the USA alone in her 20’s, met my Musician American Father in Chicago and the rest is history.. I am the oldest of 3. I have returned to France to visit Famille-the last being 2018. I left my heart with them and I am sooo thankful for my Heritage Francais!!
Indeed we do complain about everything ^^ We sometimes sigh for absolutely no reason but yeah I guess "complaint" can be every French person second name
I feel the same, sometimes I'm just asked how it has been, and I have to find something to complain about, even if it's just weather or being tired because I did a city trip the weekend. And I'm tiring myself because of that 😑😑
Flossing with a wire is controversial. The bleeding that occurs sometimes when flossing is due to the fact that you are knocking the gums in between the tooth down exposing the most vulnerable part of the teeth. In France i never had a dentist recomand that i do it regularly one advised me against it for that very reason. He recomanded that if i did it i should use a little brush. Good brushing a yearly visits to the dentist are enough.
helllunteur Interesting! Because here in Canada they suggest that if your gums bleed when you floss it’s because you are not cleaning your teeth well enough and you have too much bacteria. However, honestly with dentistry I think everyone is still guessing half the time what is best. It’s definitely not an exact science! That said, now you’re having me wonder if flossing is contributing to people having receding gums, and if there are less cases of this in France due to no flossing. I will be curious to find out!
60% of the French people officially suffer from halitosis (bad breath) due to poor oral hygiene and the traditional animal protein rich diet. Easy-to-use dental floss is not even available in France. And you can only use the interdental brushes only if you miss teeth or have big gap between teeth!!
Our school education is based on arguing in order to think by ourselves . Arguing is an exercice that has been existing for centuries, especially at the french court . It's what de call french spirit 😉
And I have to admit that I learnt about flossing in the Netherlands... There everyone would floss their teeth but in France it's not so common I think. My dentist never advised me to do so
it's simply amazing there is a word in english to describe this concept. In italy we simply say :"use the dental floss" which is called "filo interdentale" which literally means "string you put between 2 teeth".
I learned the existence of this concept in this video ! I had to google it. I'm french and 30... and never had any dental problems so it must not be very important.
I don't floss. I wasn't taught it had to be done. Brushing my teeth was supposed to be enough. At least that's what they told me at school. I suppose flossing could deteriorate my gum and the usefullness is questionable.
I’m on exchange in France rn and honestly it’s not willpower, it’s just there is no time/space to eat between meals. I eat breakfast at 6, (imo a huge) lunch at school, I come back at 6pm and dinner is always at 7pm. I rarely have the time to munch on stuff and I really like it! I love that the meals are structured, good portioned, delicious and (apart from the amount of bread) quite healthy. I actually don’t miss the afternoon fridge dive in I have at home.
Soo true my french husband looks at me and judges me everytime he sees me snacking. He would say but dinner is in 2 hours. Im happy he is letting me do it now that im pregnant. Lol
mine totally does too!!!!! it was so annoying at first, I had to have long conversations about how I don't like to eat big meals, but that means I get hungry between meals. And I told him it usually hits the worst around 3-4 pm, and he would be like "well if you had a bigger lunch you wouldn't be having these cravings and it's a bad habit to have", and I'm like"then what the hell is GOUTER!!!!!!!!!" hahahahahahahhahahaahahahha
My husband doesn't like cheese, hahahah, even his family thinks it's weird, but his love of saucisson is incomparable, it's a good thing it's really hard to come by here in Korea, lol. But he's developed a bad habit of consuming Korean choco-pies (the bakery kind), lol, so bad that we had to put a ban on sweets from the bakery for a while
Hello, I'm a french speaking belgian (it's nearly the same than french people), I don't floss my teeth and I have a very good dentition. To floss teeth is not common here. But what I do every once in a while is a descaling.
I'm French and there is no one in my knowledge who floss their teeth. I don't even see why we should unless we have some food trapped in! Just brush your teeth 2 or 3 times a day and don't eat snacks your teeth will be healthy ;-)
French here, I floss but like, not all the time, like once or twice per week I'd say, or if I feel something is stuck but that's a bout it. I also go to the dentist 3 to 4 times a year (about every 3-4 months), to have a deep cleaning and overall check. I enjoy your videos a lot, I recognize myself and the people around me everytime when you talk about french people, ahah.
I think that the fact that you've been living mostly in Paris and furthermore, in the fashion industry in Paris might have soewhat biaised your views on French people, particularly regarding to how we deal with food. (oh my, wasn't that arrogant of me?!) But basically, you're not far from the truth. I wish I were as vertuous as you describe but yes, I don't typically skip meals and don't snack in between meals. And I do enjoy a Mc Do from time to time! I seldom floss, just when I ate somthing that would go in between my teeth (peach, corn, etc) but I brush my teeth at least twice a day. I don't like to spend the whole day in my PJ, gives me the impression that I'm sick. So I dress up on sundays, but casually. The parking by pushing the cars in front and behind you is DEFINITELY 100% Parisien! Try that in Marseille and you don't walk out safely!! lol We are productive (albeit I'm at work right now so disproving my statement?) but yes, we value our leasure time :) The letter H thing is true, not a thing in the french language, it's always a silent letter. See How Fleur Delacour is calling Harry Potter "Arry". S you'll never know if we're Hungry or angry (which, you know, as far as my man in concerned, is the same!) Thanks for your input and insight, alxays a pleasure to watch your content. xxx Cilou
First time I saw a car in Paris bump into the car behind just to park I could not believe it. I am German and if you would do that in Germany you would be arrested right away XD but after some years in France now I got used to the way of seeing cars as a thing you use, not a status object.
Yeah the dentists here don't do very thorough professional cleanings, but I'm from the US where we have dental hygienists, and get our teeth polished, flossed, etc. by them while at the dentist's office.
Hey, I have a question for you, now that you are back in New-Zealand, what are the things that you miss most? Like, what are the foods that you miss most? what are the habits that you miss much? Or what, in the french way of life, do you miss most? I mean, living in France, you were a few hours away from England, Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands…. do you miss going to different countries for long Week-ends? About flossing, nope, never had. I just brush my teeth three times a day, after each meal, for at least 2 minutes (dentist's recommandation) and not eat between meals (not just to avoid gaining weight but also because if you eat just after brushing your teeth, well, it's no use brushing them at all !) AND yearly control visits to the dentist, even if nothing is wrong or painful.
In French, there are two pronunciations for 'h', silent h for words from Latin origin and aspirated h for words from Germanic origin. And it is already a mess to remember when 'h' is aspirated or silent in French. Regarding physical contact, perhaps it is the hug which is not really a thing.
The thing about dents and scratches is SO true! I worked as an au pair for a year and had to drive the children around sometimes and I was truly shocked. Especially in Paris, people drive like they couldn't care less about the state of their vehicle.
I must admit that it's the First video I'm TOTALLY agree with. Very very true, specially about coconut, and food (the best way to eat ^^). Sooo true. Thanks again for your videos, can you please talk about Parenting ?
The part about physical contact is kinda true. In fact “la bise” isn’t really a kiss, it’s more like a soft touch on the cheeks, you pretend to kiss but not really. We, for the majority, don’t hug our friends or siblings that much. Being in a couple is something else ;)
I guess the assumption about physical contact was related to hugs, and how the French see them as much more intimate than la bise (whereas we 'Anglo-Saxons' - I always find it hilarious how Brits /Americans/ Canadians/ Aussies/ Kiwis etc. are lumped into one category - see it the complete opposite way!).
What I have witnessed from my French friends concerning work, is that they are focused and work hard (kids also, with their schoolwork) but they are just as serious about leisure time. When they have vacation time, they are typically traveling with their whole family. I have yet to see any of them take time off from work and just be home; even for household projects. So basically it’s work hard, then play hard. As a rural American, I find it a little concerning that they seem to have no margin or downtime. Any Frenchies have thoughts on that?
Well, it really depends. Some people have a very scheduled life indeed, but I don't think it's a majority. Of course, when you have kids, your life has to be organized, but the vast majority of people I know has free time to spend in watching TV, visiting family, having dinner with friends, playing games, doing things in the house,... just chilling out. Generally, the more educated you are, the more scheduled your life is (imo).
Makes sense. Most of my French friends and acquaintances are urbanites with fairly good jobs, so maybe it’s just them and I just need to meet people in a different demographic to get a bigger picture. 🤷♀️
For the junk food part, I have to say that for me and most of my friends as child we were never exposed to McDonald’s and this type of fast food, actually my parents ( and most of my parents friends) hate it. 😂 And people, not from big cities, often don’t have fast food restaurants nearby and they don’t care 🤷🏻♂️ I remember maybe going like twice to a fast food restaurant between 0 and 15 or something. 🤔 Plus we are taught from young age to only drink water during meals, I guess it’s because sugary drinks alter your taste. And French people in general are not really fan of fizzy drinks.
When I went to visit my French friend last year she looked me up and down when I had my black leggings on. However the outfit was very nicely pulled together. I will say however it is a bit of a myth that everybody in Paris is thin. My middle-aged friends aren't . Also when I was there it was around Christmas and there was some serious snacking going on between meals. We were having mince pies with tea between meals, biscuits, Etc. It's kind of like the myth that everybody in New York City is super thin.
It depends on location and age. In big cities, especially Paris there’s a higher level of English speaking people. Every English speaking movie is available in native language in Paris’s movie theatres, and that’s not only for tourists. You’ll find more people speaking correct English between 30 to 50 years old. Older people generally didn’t had as good an English education, and the younger generation... well they seem to suck more at it (maybe because they grew up with things like Google translate and don’t want to bother). I guess also that in the 80’s and 90’s, English speaking was considered a real value on your resume (when everyone believed economics will all revolve around the USA in the future...). Plus American or English culture (movies and music) was a big influence for young French people. So there are lots of French people that know decent English, but I observed that for whatever reason, they don’t seem to hire them for jobs involving public relations (like cops, cashiers or waiters...). Then again, for all people that don’t want to be bothered by tourists, saying you don’t speak English is the easy way out...
se garer en touchant les autres voitures ? tolérable sur Paris sans doute... mais c'est loin d'être partout comme ça lol ! Je vis en Bretagne, et je vois quelqu'un faire ça avec ma voiture, il va m'entendre xD Pour le reste, je suis plutôt d'accord :)
I think flossing is more of an American thing. Im in UK,I don't floss and I don't know anyone who does.I brush and use mouth wash.I don't know if my French friends do either. As for eating,my friend is very strict on what he eats,when,not so much,but,he rarely snacks and if he does,its fruit.His younger brother snacks more though and his brother in law.May be a generational thing.
Rosie~ I so look forward to your videos. I am thinking about a late night snack, I'm in the US.... and now I'm re- thinking it even though I haven't flossed or brushed since dinner... I am curious too about what you miss about France. And what does your husband miss about it?
I don't know if any of you has ever realised that "rude" is a typically Anglo concept that is not really cross-translatable. When we speak a foreign language we automatically search for the right equivalent , so in French it would be something like "impoli" or in polish "niegrzeczny" "nieuprzejmy", but those words do not really capture fully this concept. And I think it is worthwhile to make a pause and try to dig a bit deeper into the meaning of words especially if we're communicating with foreigners using their language, only then we can truly follow their thoughts and intentions. To me it looks like in each language there are particular words and expressions that tell us a lot about what is relevant as well as undesirable or even despised of by the community that uses the language. Take the French "usine à gaz" used as a metaphore. The French use it all the time, doesn't it show that they notice the overcomplexity of processes in many spheres of life, something that is undesirable, yet very present and recurring. A sort of vicious circle. One might say that the fact we don't have a word for something doesn't mean necessarily that we don't have the concept, of course not, and any concept in any language of the world is conceivable by everyone. however, having a word for a thing and using it frequently somehow makes us more aware of it and makes us pay more attention to it.
Je crois que "Rude" est une combinaison de "impolite" "unfriendly" et "unhelpful". Effectivement il n'y a pas de traduction satisfaisante et a vrai dire, il n'y en a pas pour unhelpful non plus. Ce n'est pas un concept en France
Hello ! I'm french and I think that the rude impressions is also linked to our mistrust. There is a lot of scammers in the streets, especially in big towns like Paris, that's why we often ignore and avoid unknown people. And it is true that French people are judging, but it depends of the region. In the North, for example, people are really more warm and friendly than Paris.
Hershel Stein Yes I am from the Centre and had teachers from the North, it was culture shock, they said tu when we said vous .A neighbour from Lille lamented that she had the coffee pot on all day but nobody dropped by. She was homesick.
Les médecins français ne recommandent pas du tout d'utiliser du fil dentaire, trop agressif pour les gencives. Nous utilisons la brosse à dents et les bains de bouche. En bon français j'écris en français, est ce de l'arrogance??? 😂😉
Oh no we don't floss. It's absolutely true... and I think most of us don't even know why they should. We only brush our teeth 2 to 3 times a day (depending on where you are at lunch time)
I would say the French are prideful, which is not necessarily a bad thing. It just means that they are proud of who they are and of the culture. But, I wonder how pride interacts with newer cultures that are weaving themselves into the broader society. Or, is the classic French culture compartmentalized away from other values and norms that contradict French customs or ideals?
Wonderful vidéo, agree with you !👏👏 I am french and when you go to the dentist they don't mention that you need to floss🤣. We love to debate , we get loud, we laugh, we find it exiting, lol.
I confirm I lived in Paris and I had a better life balance/ work than when i moved to Ireland for example.I also say that with all the benefits linked to work, which Rosie describes very well in one of her video about the benefits in work. But i only realised all that when I left Paris, and moved to other countries. For people saying that the work life balance in paris is not good, is not specially true, as you can live in nice suburbs around Paris, like Versailles, Marly, le Vexin, around palace called Meaux, Fontaineblea. I mean the parisian region is great and you can commute to Paris.For my part I used to live in Paris in a place called La Campagne à Paris, and it was very peaceful. so it really all depends. You don't need to be away from Paris to enjoy life:)
French cheese is the best, I love it sooo much! Unfortunately most of them are pretty expensive here in Germany, but from time to time I just have to treat myself. And a hat tip to Jérémy, my former roommate who lives up to the cliché and is, well, a man of strong opinions :-D, but also taught me how to properly enjoy cheese. It definitely added quality to my life.
Well, there must be good cheeses all around the world, but, as the French especially like cheese, bread and good food, the French cheeses and breads are good. And as a good cheese is quite expensive in France, I dread to imagine what it costs in Germany !
@@JeanChordeiles Oh, there are of course good cheeses in other countries. Austria, Spain, Czech Republic, Italy spring to mind. And also Germany, of course. :-D But to my knowledge France has a much greater variety, especially of raw milk cheeses, which I looove. As for the prices: I don't think they're magnitudes higher than in France, but the ones I like the most are especially non-cheap. With one fortunate exception. :-) In regard of bread, I'm a typical German: I usually consider most non-German bread not as bread. There has to be rye, there has to be sour dough, there has to be substance. BUT: there are few things more delicious than fresh French baguette, straight from the boulangerie, still warm. And to go with French cheese it's in fact the only viable option. Unfortunately I have never come across an equally good baguette in Germany. Even the best are not as good as in France. I envy them for that.
@@BlackAdder665 : Yes. A good cheese is generally expensive. When I want to treat myself, I go to a cheese shop (and not to a supermarket). The ones I like are generally the stinky ones. Their flavors are incomparable. With some of them (like Camembert) I like to take a sip of a red wine. But most don't need wine to be enjoyed. As well, I don't eat bread with all cheeses, only with the creamy ones. I'm not a fan of the standard baguette, because it's made with white flour and doesn't have much taste. In bakeries, you can find a variety of breads made with different flours and sourdough indeed, sometimes with a form of a baguette, sometimes looking like a flattened half globe. It's just fabulous. There are also breads made of whole grain rye, but it's a French version of it. The only "black bread" I like comes from the supermarket, it's organic and produced by Bjorg. Have a nice day, cheese friend !
I'm French and I wasn't taught to floss. We brush our teeth religiously and since you kind of have to go to the dentist every year, there is the yearly dental routine of whitenning your teeth after the dentist checked that everything was alright. So yeah, I guess, that because of our dental care, we don't really think about flossing much.
I think French people should floss, because 60% of them have bad breath according to studies. A Dutch journalist wrote about the disturbing smell in a Dutch newspaper
Nice video :) I like listening to you so it refreshes my English. However since you left France, you speak faster and faster. And you begin to eat some words.I'll be able to go to New Zealand soon at this rate ^^ That's a funny thing to notice how the way you speak is influenced by your vocal environment.
So funny because I also have a French partner and lived in small towns in the south and as an American i remember growing up with these assumptions ! I always say the French have their own driving rules lol Americans could never get away with the parking and driving i’ve witnessed here😂 Love your videos!
You should take a look at driving in Italy ! 😃 I think it's a southern syndrome, because driving in Marseille is worse than it is in Paris. Indeed, some people living there have their own rules. It also surprises us (I live in the middle west of France).
@@desireespringer4999 : Lately, I was talking with professional truck drivers and some of them told me they try to avoid being sent to Marseille, because they always lose a lot of time driving there and because people have a differente mindset, down there. One was telling us that the last time he was there, some car driver suddenly stopped his car in the middle of the street just because he needed to buy bread from the bakery. He just didn't care about blocking the traffic because, hey, he's got to eat and this bread is not going to buy itself ! And also, you never know what kind of guy you run into.
I'm French and I got to tell you that most of the time I don't understand French when they speak English, one day I got stuck on "caption this" that my sister told me, I heard "cap Sean diss" after 10min of arguing, my mom came and said with a perfect accent "caption This?" (with the most perfect *th*) and I was like "holy shit it was just "caption this"? Why god why
Have you seen the movie "coneheads"? This movie make me laught because it's about aliens that come to invad earth and because they are a little strange they say they come from France lol. It's intriguing that we look so weird for strangers. C'est une prise de conscience pour moi.
Loved watching this. I am a Canadian that is living in Montpellier France. I cant speak on anywhere else in France but I do find the majority of French ppl do not smile. In Canada when you make eye contact with anyone while walking down the street you politely smile. So I have to get use to that. The judgment of others is not to bad here. ppl in Montpellier are not stick thin like in Paris. There are many ppl here that love to workout and have a bootie 😉 So true you hardly ever seen them snacking. I would say that ppl 45 and up are dressed “proper” but 45 and down dress in legging, track suits, running shoes... Not everyone but i see many many ppl. OMG THE CARS ARE FULL OF DENTS!!!! I was shocked 😳
Heather Heaney I was in Canada and I didn’t specially see people smiling... does that mean they’re not nice? No it doesn’t.. I’ve also lived in Ireland and ppl were smiling a lot but they were actually not so friendly so we cannot really judge on that
Sabrina G did I say anywhere in my comment that French ppl are not nice or not nice for not smiling. No. I just said that they don’t really smile. It was not a judgment it was an observation. My French partner does not really smile much and he doesn’t smile at ppl he doesn’t know ie: like when walking down the street.
I feel like the French food culture is just their thing. They don't know any different and everyone eats pretty much at the same times, healthy and filling meals. I remember a high school French teacher explaining that yes, a French person may have a piece of pie or cheesecake for dessert in the evening, but then they don't sit in front of the TV all night eating a tub of ice cream, an entire package of Oreos and a bag of Doritos. When she put it like that, I really understood how much snacking we do as Americans.
Un grand et joyeux COCORICO to you !! ^_^ We can pronounce H easily, especially in a word like "atchoum", how about you ? ;-p Dans une discussion, nous attendons de notre interlocuteur qu'il développe ses arguments pour valider ou discuter ses assertions ... s'il ne dit mot ou ne peux étayer, why should we believe him or listen more ?
I didn't even heard of flossing before watching American movies, even dentists never mention it, it's not that we're lazy or don't want to floss, it's just not a thing so you don't even consider it (I'd have to check if it's really necessary)
Scratched cars are a Parisian thing. Most people everywhere in France prefer their car pristine, but Paris is a strange place to drive and to park. There are things in Paris you won't find anywhere else (for instance, there are no STOP signs in Paris, and I believe red lights on roundabout exits is also a local thing). Top that with a lot of Parisians ditching their car anywhere possible (like, free) for the week back from their week-end "province" trip and you get a lot of fender-bender opportunities. The only time I ever scratched a car was in Paris, an idiot backed up in a street for a parking spot and somehow didn't see I was right behind him. Outside Paris you can go literally weeks without seeing a scratched car.
Come on the French LOVES Mc Donalds... but it is also much much better than the ones in the US, which I personally never tried... My husband is French and his family loves the McD, however, they dont go often at all, only when they are traveling when they are on a tight schedule or hard to find proper restaurant on the road I guess. It is sort of like a cheat day treat and they are all pretty thin and fit...
Ce que tu dis a propos des heure où on mange est vrai mais pour ce qui est des McDonald's et des boissons gazeuses et tout est moins vrai, je pense que tu cadre les "french people" seulement au adulte, si tu prend les lycéens et les enfants tout ca a beaucoup changé donc très différent car en tant qu'adulte tu a des "devoirs sociaux" comme être bien habillé pour le travail, ce genre de chose. Au lycée tout le monde s'habille comme il veut et on mange beaucoup de "junkfood"
My observation. See what you think. The French had a revolution to get rid of the hated aristocracy, but that is the model that still runs their culture. Men peeing on walls. That is what the aristos did at Versailles. Visitors said the place was elegant, but smelled like a chamber pot. There used to be the stereotype that the French did not bathe enough, but used perfumes to cover up odors. The aristos at best wiped themselves down with astringents, and changed shirts regularly. There is the cliche of smelling like a French w____. I have heard that both men and women is France often go to a parfumerie to develop a scent that is distinctly their own. Did you find this to be true? It seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
About french so called lazyness, I believe you've understood very well. The vast majority of French people are not lazy, indeed, and they are not more lazy in public administration than in private sector (despite their own opinion about it, I can tell for having been working in each sector, and in various jobs). And it is also true that, besides this, one of the common value is "life is for living". Most often, it's not about making more (at least this kind of perspective seems much hated), it's about making better. It looks like quantity doesn't mean much without quality, in cultural values. And quality matters about work, and family life, and knowledge, and arts, and food, and so much more.
Laziness is really relative. I spent a month in Paris. I felt that they were kind of lazy. In my country, people just don't take two hours for lunch...which my butcher did all the time...though he always opened and closed for lunch exactly on time. It could be frustrating. But then right after, I spent a month in Barcelona and suddenly, I was nostalgic for Paris. What really got me was when I met a woman from Barcelona on the bus: "We are not like the rest of Spain. We are more like France. We are a much quicker culture. We are industrious and on the ball." That's when I decided maybe a trip to Andalusia was something I better think twice about!
In France you have to take a coffee at the end of a lunch because the lunch is so heavy that without a coffee you would feel tired and drowsy in the begining of the afternoon since digesting such a heavy meal is exausting. In France you have to queue a lot at mac donalds and other fast food restaurants because 12 A.M. - 2 P.M. are rush hours. Everybody's going to eat at the same moment. Unlike other french restaurants, fast food restaurants are still open after 2 o'clock but they're kinda empty then.
"the lunch is so heavy", "such a heavy meal"... Well, I disagree : everyone chooses the way they eat, but French meals in general are not heavy, imo. They can be, though, but it's up to you. About standing in line at McDo, you're right. But not all fast food restaurant stay open late at night. They all have different opening hours, even in the morning.
French lunch " so heavy " ? I don't agree. Most working french people eat simple at lunch ( often sandwich and salad ) to save time . They have heavier dinner , that's true.
Hey, about h dropping, don't say we can't, it's just that we massively agreed on adopting cockney accent! :-D There are so many features from cockney which make me think of our accent like h dropping and th sound replaced by z. About 3 meal day, even though nutritionists advise to take 5 meals a day, to me it makes no sense and I think that statistics are giving us credit as if you compare to other developed countries where the 5 meals/day is widespread, obesity and diabetes rates are lower in France. I live in Finland and people here are very proud of supposedly eating well, but what I see is that they are always snacking and overeating and Finland has actually a very high rate of obesity and diabetes, to me, it's unhealthy to have a heavy breakfast (eggs, porridge, cheese) in the morning and then have a first snack at 9.30, lunch at 11.30, then some kind of "goûter" at 15.00 and end by a dinner at 5-6 pm. It's very often followed by an early night snack. In the end, you end up eating many more calories. About our supposedly laziness, once again, if those people checked statistics, French workers are among the most productive workers in the world theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/how-france-plays-hard-while-being-one-of-the-worlds-most-productive-countries/ So it's true that manual workers and intermediate professions have strict and short working schedules (35 h/week), but they are usually focused only on their work, no distraction like youtube, even music in offices, is allowed. For higher educated professions, usually, people are more flexible on hours, and contracts for "cadres" don't mention working hours, but when you're in that kind of positions, you have so much flexibility and breaks in your day, so it's not effective working time.
Being Dutch, but I live in France, and I feel more French than Dutch if I had to compare ; French people can come across as proud and yes somewhere they have the right to in my opinion. But, being a marginal and not willing to conform but only to what I need
I didn't know what floss was until now, ahah I don't floss, I just brush my teeth three times a day, after each meal. And my teeth are very healthy. I only go to the dentist one every 2 or 3 years, just to check if my teeth are okay, and maybe clean them a little bit but that's all. And I never had any issues with my teeth. Flossing seems very agressive for the gums, I don't think I'll ever do it, no thanks.
Nice video! Yes that's true, we don't floss, we discover this when we're abroad, but in France dentist tell to brush your teeth but not to floss, that's just the reason why we don't do it... :)
I'm 30 yo French, living in Wellington 😊 I don't floss. Watching this video made me feel self conscious about it 😓 But really , no one tells you to floss in France, dentists, orthodontists, parents, school, it's all about brushing you teeth 2 times a day for 3 minutes ( we use to have little 3minutes hourglasses by the bathroom sink as kids to know when it's done ) I have always had very good teeth and gums, never a single issue my whole life. ( Although I have never been to the dentist since in Welly because it's so expensive ! ) For the rest of the video I agree and disagree. It depends a lot from what social level you are from I guess. But I was definitely a victim of body shaming during my childhood/teenage years , and a lot of "don't eat that, you're going to get fat" , and so on. It led us to me having a lot of eating disorder. A lot of judgement.period. in general. I must say I love Wellington and I can be myself here without getting any judgement whatsoever. I would never want to go back to France, too many bad memories/experiences.
About flossing, I would just say that when I was younger, the dentist actually never recommended it. I only learned to do it in my 20s when living abroad 😅
As a French, I only floss whenever I have something in my teeth. I brush my teeth after each meal and mouthwash too. From your perspective, it seems like most French people don't like snacking, fast foods, etc... But from my point of view, I can see many French people drawn to Mac Donald's, Burger King or else, some people go there several times a week. Or for example in supermarkets, it is common to see people buying mostly industrial, unhealthy products very high in fat, sugar or salt. I am often the only customer at the fruit and vegetable counter. I personally don't do these kind of food and eating habits, because I just don't like it and want to preserve my health. I workout every day and if I want a snack it will be a fruit or an unsweetened yoghourt. Occasionally, when I want cookies or something more "gourmand", I prefer to bake them myself, this way I know what is in there and in what amounts. Plus, home cooking is always the best one! Anyway maybe I have this perspective because I don't live in Paris, and perhaps Parisians are more strict towards their eating habits.
I've notice that lapse among the bloggers of France. They're usually talking about an older, mature bourgeois model of French sensibility--a model popularized by foreign language textbooks and women's magazines. Young people dress hip hop. They are more disaffected, due to their horrible job prospects. Also, many young people in Paris are from colonial zones like Africa. So, a lot of the generalizations pivot upon a decidedly white vision of normative Paris. And please: French people don't snack? Who eats all those amazing pastries in the windows of all the bakeries? It can't be just the touristes!
Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/n51OdFlOi1o/v-deo.html I wouldn't go as far as saying it's tolerated because even parisians don't want their cars to be scratched. But i've witnessed it enough to conclude that it's something quite common in Paris. i'm wondering if french car manufacturer take it into account when designing a car now...
I think, I read not long ago, that the British are the ones that don't floss much. Could that be obvious??? Probably more depends on the individual, not the nationality. Question...so, if the French get stoned on hash or maconha, do they not suddenly want a sweet or something fatty to eat to counter the munchies? Maybe champagne might be better for this?
I'm french, i've never had a dental carie, and i do not floss on a regular basis. I brush my teeth, no problem with that. About the junk food, France is the 2nd most profitable country for Mcdonald's after the US, but the portion are smaller than in the US.
Never dress sloppy? Please come check out people who work at Airbus in Toulouse. Paris doesn't represent the entire country and I'm sure you're aware of that. :)
En fait, on a juste des grooos stéréotypes qui font qu'on n'apprécie pas tellement les anglophones... :) Au niveau de la nourriture, je peux vous assurer qu'on mange souvent des hamburgers, des kebabs, des paninis... Et NON, il est impossible de manger le goûter à 15 heures (3 heures de l'après-midi). XD Pour les vêtements, vous devriez voir à peu près toutes mes connaissances... Tu te réveilles chez un(e) ami(e) ? Descends en pyjama, on s'occupera des vêtements plus tard ! ^^
I'm french, and I am a terrible (no I mean seriously, a TERRIBLE) parker. But maybe if I feel so terrible about it, it's because french people are super good at it 🙂
People from the US are so funny, even comical for the rest of the world. They judge everybody according to their domestic culture. As soon as you’re different, you’re labelled ‘arrogant’ ‘rude’ ‘unfriendly’. Their problem is that when they travel abroad they expect to see different monuments, but people behaving like Americans. In that case, they should stay at home. Being polite, in France, means being formal, showing respect, using the ‘vous’ form. For the people from the US that’s considered cold, distant. That’s exactly what the French intend to do trying to be polite. They don’t small talk with strangers, then don’t ask intrusive questions about your family, your job, your salary just because you’re sitting beside you on a bus. They respect your privacy. In the US, being polite means being friendly, over smiling to unknown people, trying to make you feeling at ease. Cultural differences. So the French look cold and rude for the Americans. And the Americans sound loud, look hypocrite and fake being so friendly with someone they will forget as soon as they quit him. When you travel abroad, don’t judge people. Observe the differences. Nobody is right or wrong. Just different. That’s why travelling is interesting.
I'm French and I don't floss, never have, don't think I've really ever spoken to any others about flossing, but it's not something I've ever been taught to do. I brush my teeth minimum twice a day and do take care of my dental hygiene, but I always viewed flossing as like the extra mile...
I actually recently scratched the whole back door of my car because someone had parked right in front of the underground parking entrance (I live in the suburbs around Paris). And because I'm so stubborn I actually tried to go through anyways... I thought I'd only scratched it a little but it looks horrible. 😭
The cliché about laziness dies hard... Even in France itself, thanks to the ricochet effect.... But many international studies have prooven that French average employees are much more productive in 35 hours per week than average employees from other countries with more working hours. (time.com/4621185/worker-productivity-countries/ ) French people do work less but are much more efficient !! Many countries from northern Europe (Norway, Sweden, Danmark) are also very productive with around 36-37 hours per week ! Even more, Sweden made an experiment to work for only 30 hours per week... On the other hand, Japanese employees work between 40 and 60 hours per weeks and are very much less productive (they are well known for falling asleep on their desks). All those things proove that working more is nothing more but a capitalistic heresy of blinded and/or greedy managers who don't want to trust their employees and/or acknowledge that pushing people at work is just counterproductive. Free time IS a fundamental thing to increase people's well being and well being is a key thing to have productivity...
About fizzy drinks, vending machines are banned from schools so we are used to drink only water, which I think is great. The only vending machines we have are for condoms (96% of high schools are equipped with them). A question of choice 😂
Back in the 70's my school vending machine had coffee, chocolate, and if you hit the wrong button you would get soup! 😄 No fizzy drinks until university.
HAHAH cool!
"only water"... and wine and beers as well! You start drinking some alcohol as a kid with your parents!
@@isabellem1945 oh yeah! I remember the soup ahaha, that wasn't good soup tho!
@@attrapehareng - Ha ha it is true that french parents try to teach their 8-year old children the taste of wine (usually a mouthful diluted with water). Of course they hate it and spit it out at first, but slowly they learn how to appreciate it.
As controversial as this might sound, I think that the relationship french people have with junk food really depends on..which social class you belong to. People from "lower classes" do tend to eat a lot of junk food and eat out at McDonald's or that kind of restaurant a lot.
Amen ! And same thing for students !
I totally agree!
(English version below) 🇫🇷 Hélas oui, car à notre époque ils ont du choix côté malbouffe. Ce qui n'était pas le cas il y a quelques décennies. Bien sûr il y avait déjà des Chips mais les parents enseignaient aux enfants que c'est une très mauvaise habitude (de grignoter aussi).
🇺🇲 Unfortunately (sadly) yes, because in our time they have a choice of junk food, that wasn't the case a few decades ago. Of course we had Chips but parents taught children that it's a very bad habit (of snacking generally speaking).
France is the second biggest market for McDonald's in the world.
A Dutch once told me that if French people are said to be arrogant it's because they have something to be arrogant about. Like if a Dutchy was arrogant about Dutch food you wouldn't take this seriously because Dutch food is not well know to be one of the best gastronomy... I found this interesting (as a Frenchy 😂)
it means primarily, in my opinion, that dutch people are much gentle.
Maybe France's immigration problem is going to finally humble them then.
@@sabrinag4512 That's racist, and can provoke a legal action against the owner...
@@freewal You can see that with the person called JAY P, just above my answer, and who is apparently an immigration specialist as I was responding to his comment, ok?
@@sabrinag4512 I wasn't accused you...
I'm American with French heritage and love France. Most interesting, but know is their "apparent" rude reputation. I find this fascinating. Visitors to France simply don't do their homework because if they did they would find out that their actions as a guest in France are considered rude and so they (the French) have little time to tolerate which results in the visitors feeling like the French are rude. I speak very little French, but know the basics of hello, thank you and good bye. During my 5 visits to France I have never encounter the rumored French rudeness. I am taking my son and his wife on a two week trip to France and prepped them to greet everyone with a Bonjour/Bonsoir then proceed with parlez vous anglais, then a Merci Beaucoup, and end with Au revoir or abiento (which I learned from you). Its amazing how far a little preparatory study and just a few words do for a tourist. Thanks for keeping this going...its so informative!
Joe, you got it all figured out ! Congratulations and thank you !
Your name shouldn't be _Brouillard,_ but _Lumière_ ! ;D
You know I always thought it was common sense when going anywhere to use manners. Guess not, as an American I can say most don't WANT to put effort. So when ppl come back to the states ppl love to make comparisons. You don't have to learn the whole language but like you mentioned:bonjour,au revoir,merci and so much more will gain you a better time in France or any country where the language isn't English.
I think the best way to be understoud and polite is to speak the same language (way of speaking, not the idiom ) with any kind of person you meet , anywhere in the world. And secondly, appearences are not always what they seem to look to your eyes. It's more interesting to go beyond appearances than just to stick to what you see. That also works everywhere with everyone. 😉
It's been almost 2 months since I arrived in France and I can say that I was totally surprised by how warm people and strangers are ! They smile when eyes meet , try to help you if they can and thank you so many times if you helped them with the simplest thing, and they kindly try to speak English of you can't speak french , absolutely love it here! ( I'm not in Paris btw ) , I'm still anxious about people in school being unfriendly or unintrested in getting to know or talk to foreigners so we'll see when I go , hopefully they're not so cold🙏
About the fact we smile when we meet eyes, I really like that. Same in the US. People tend to acknowledge you quite a lot. I live in Spain and really miss it. People just stare at you but don't smile at you...
@@perthfanny3017 that's what we did where I'm from too , makes you feel safe and welcomed, unlike when they just stare and it makes you feel uncomfortable and awkward
@@Aizenjnn where are you from? Just curious!
@@perthfanny3017 Palestine 😊
@@Aizenjnn nice!
I barely floss my teeth unless i have something stuck there, and i've barely seen people do it in France. Brush twice a day, don't eat sugary stuff, go to the dentist once or twice per year. Not a single cavity in 36 years so i guess it works.
Also we do la bise but we dont hug much. Hugging is very intimate for us. I only hug my gf for instance.
Weird, for us Finns that kissing thing seems very intimate.
Tunturikuningas you touch only a super small surface on the cheek with your own cheek, while hugging is a full body thing 😱
@@tunturikuningas5393 Yeah I know. It's a full source of misunderstandings. If you want to make a french person freeze in discomfort, just hug him. Yeah the kissing is actually faking. Just cheek to cheek with the kissing noise (very important!). I agree that's weird, it's just the way it is, and we dont really think about it. Just like shaking hands. You don't use your mouth, unless you REALLY want to thank someone, or you're a perv. At my work, we just say a general hi/bye with a waving hand.
@@mightyaxolotl74 oh yeah. i had to watch a video on how to do it:D
@@NounourSOAD ok, so when i'm visiting my friend in France in the next few months for the first time, im gonna hug her when we meet ! Right?:D
I ADORE your channel! My Mama Francais was born and grew up in Paris, moved to the USA alone in her 20’s, met my Musician American Father in Chicago and the rest is history..
I am the oldest of 3.
I have returned to France to visit Famille-the last being 2018.
I left my heart with them and I am sooo thankful for my Heritage Francais!!
In Québec, we say that French people from France complains a lot about everything. They are chauvinist too. We still like them like cousins. :)
Indeed we do complain about everything ^^ We sometimes sigh for absolutely no reason but yeah I guess "complaint" can be every French person second name
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I prefer to think of it as : we strive for perfection 🤷 everything Can be better. 😁
@@ErikaDraeug 🤣
I feel the same, sometimes I'm just asked how it has been, and I have to find something to complain about, even if it's just weather or being tired because I did a city trip the weekend.
And I'm tiring myself because of that 😑😑
Hi, Rosie,
Thank you for this clarification. Everything you said is absolutely correct.
By combating prejudices, you're acting for a better world. 👍
Flossing with a wire is controversial. The bleeding that occurs sometimes when flossing is due to the fact that you are knocking the gums in between the tooth down exposing the most vulnerable part of the teeth. In France i never had a dentist recomand that i do it regularly one advised me against it for that very reason. He recomanded that if i did it i should use a little brush. Good brushing a yearly visits to the dentist are enough.
Thanks for your professional medical opinion.
Last time I went to the dentist she actually freaked out when I told her about the metal floss stick wire hook thing I sometimes use. 🤣
@@rossignollyr Whaaa'?! :-D
helllunteur Interesting! Because here in Canada they suggest that if your gums bleed when you floss it’s because you are not cleaning your teeth well enough and you have too much bacteria. However, honestly with dentistry I think everyone is still guessing half the time what is best. It’s definitely not an exact science!
That said, now you’re having me wonder if flossing is contributing to people having receding gums, and if there are less cases of this in France due to no flossing. I will be curious to find out!
60% of the French people officially suffer from halitosis (bad breath) due to poor oral hygiene and the traditional animal protein rich diet. Easy-to-use dental floss is not even available in France. And you can only use the interdental brushes only if you miss teeth or have big gap between teeth!!
So non-french people says French are arrogant. Isn't that jugemental from them ?
Our school education is based on arguing in order to think by ourselves . Arguing is an exercice that has been existing for centuries, especially at the french court . It's what de call french spirit 😉
And I have to admit that I learnt about flossing in the Netherlands... There everyone would floss their teeth but in France it's not so common I think. My dentist never advised me to do so
A Dutch correspondant in Paris wrote about the French people's bad breath in a Dutch newspaper. 60% of the French people have bad breath
we DON'T FLOSS. I don't even think half of French people know what flossing is!
Yup. First time of my life I flossed was about 2 years ago at 24. Dentists don't even recommend it. Just brush your teeth 2 or 3 times a day!
it's simply amazing there is a word in english to describe this concept. In italy we simply say :"use the
dental floss" which is called "filo interdentale" which literally means "string you put between 2 teeth".
@@andreadifolca8038 yes, in french it's the same, we say "fil dentaire", no specific word for this action!
I learned the existence of this concept in this video ! I had to google it. I'm french and 30... and never had any dental problems so it must not be very important.
I don't floss. I wasn't taught it had to be done. Brushing my teeth was supposed to be enough. At least that's what they told me at school. I suppose flossing could deteriorate my gum and the usefullness is questionable.
I’m on exchange in France rn and honestly it’s not willpower, it’s just there is no time/space to eat between meals. I eat breakfast at 6, (imo a huge) lunch at school, I come back at 6pm and dinner is always at 7pm. I rarely have the time to munch on stuff and I really like it! I love that the meals are structured, good portioned, delicious and (apart from the amount of bread) quite healthy. I actually don’t miss the afternoon fridge dive in I have at home.
Soo true my french husband looks at me and judges me everytime he sees me snacking. He would say but dinner is in 2 hours. Im happy he is letting me do it now that im pregnant. Lol
mine totally does too!!!!! it was so annoying at first, I had to have long conversations about how I don't like to eat big meals, but that means I get hungry between meals. And I told him it usually hits the worst around 3-4 pm, and he would be like "well if you had a bigger lunch you wouldn't be having these cravings and it's a bad habit to have", and I'm like"then what the hell is GOUTER!!!!!!!!!" hahahahahahahhahahaahahahha
@@aeolia80 trueeee... To get even i judge his cheese consumption ! He just answers "but cheese is so good !"🤣
My husband doesn't like cheese, hahahah, even his family thinks it's weird, but his love of saucisson is incomparable, it's a good thing it's really hard to come by here in Korea, lol. But he's developed a bad habit of consuming Korean choco-pies (the bakery kind), lol, so bad that we had to put a ban on sweets from the bakery for a while
@@aeolia80 haha yes their love for saucissons. French men are funny 🤣
that sounds like a toxic relationship tbh
Hello, I'm a french speaking belgian (it's nearly the same than french people), I don't floss my teeth and I have a very good dentition. To floss teeth is not common here. But what I do every once in a while is a descaling.
60% of the French people have bad breath. It's annoying for foreigners, a Dutch journalist in Paris even wrote about this in a Dutch newspaper
I'm French and there is no one in my knowledge who floss their teeth. I don't even see why we should unless we have some food trapped in! Just brush your teeth 2 or 3 times a day and don't eat snacks your teeth will be healthy ;-)
French here, I floss but like, not all the time, like once or twice per week I'd say, or if I feel something is stuck but that's a bout it. I also go to the dentist 3 to 4 times a year (about every 3-4 months), to have a deep cleaning and overall check.
I enjoy your videos a lot, I recognize myself and the people around me everytime when you talk about french people, ahah.
You should do a video about immigrating in New Zealand since it's in the top destination for French people with Canada. :)
I think that the fact that you've been living mostly in Paris and furthermore, in the fashion industry in Paris might have soewhat biaised your views on French people, particularly regarding to how we deal with food. (oh my, wasn't that arrogant of me?!)
But basically, you're not far from the truth.
I wish I were as vertuous as you describe but yes, I don't typically skip meals and don't snack in between meals. And I do enjoy a Mc Do from time to time!
I seldom floss, just when I ate somthing that would go in between my teeth (peach, corn, etc) but I brush my teeth at least twice a day.
I don't like to spend the whole day in my PJ, gives me the impression that I'm sick. So I dress up on sundays, but casually.
The parking by pushing the cars in front and behind you is DEFINITELY 100% Parisien! Try that in Marseille and you don't walk out safely!! lol
We are productive (albeit I'm at work right now so disproving my statement?) but yes, we value our leasure time :)
The letter H thing is true, not a thing in the french language, it's always a silent letter. See How Fleur Delacour is calling Harry Potter "Arry". S you'll never know if we're Hungry or angry (which, you know, as far as my man in concerned, is the same!)
Thanks for your input and insight, alxays a pleasure to watch your content.
xxx
Cilou
Most French people have bad breath.
First time I saw a car in Paris bump into the car behind just to park I could not believe it. I am German and if you would do that in Germany you would be arrested right away XD but after some years in France now I got used to the way of seeing cars as a thing you use, not a status object.
I've seen this many times in Italy, also bumping into the wall to make sure they reached the final point.
So true, a car is a tool, in North America it is a personal identification, so the bigger, shinier... the better.
But bumping a car to make room for yours is lacking respect in my book and I would complain about the insult.
My French boyfriend didn’t even know what flossing was until he met me lol (he’s 25) 😅
i had to look at google translation to know what it is... and i'm 36 ! ^^
@@Barak43 same I didn't know what it was. In fact French doesn't even have a word to translate it.
Yeah the dentists here don't do very thorough professional cleanings, but I'm from the US where we have dental hygienists, and get our teeth polished, flossed, etc. by them while at the dentist's office.
Hey, I have a question for you, now that you are back in New-Zealand, what are the things that you miss most? Like, what are the foods that you miss most? what are the habits that you miss much? Or what, in the french way of life, do you miss most?
I mean, living in France, you were a few hours away from England, Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands…. do you miss going to different countries for long Week-ends?
About flossing, nope, never had. I just brush my teeth three times a day, after each meal, for at least 2 minutes (dentist's recommandation) and not eat between meals (not just to avoid gaining weight but also because if you eat just after brushing your teeth, well, it's no use brushing them at all !) AND yearly control visits to the dentist, even if nothing is wrong or painful.
60% of the French people officially suffer from halitosis (bad breath) due to poor oral hygiene and a diet rich in animal protein...
In French, there are two pronunciations for 'h', silent h for words from Latin origin and aspirated h for words from Germanic origin. And it is already a mess to remember when 'h' is aspirated or silent in French.
Regarding physical contact, perhaps it is the hug which is not really a thing.
The thing about dents and scratches is SO true! I worked as an au pair for a year and had to drive the children around sometimes and I was truly shocked. Especially in Paris, people drive like they couldn't care less about the state of their vehicle.
that is because a car is just a commodity not a status also you can hire a car for the day or by the hour so meh it is just a car
I don't floss my teeth but I brush my teeth 3 times/ day and like, 3/4 minutes each times
This confirms what I have been learning for the last year. Thanks so much Rosie!
I must admit that it's the First video I'm TOTALLY agree with. Very very true, specially about coconut, and food (the best way to eat ^^). Sooo true. Thanks again for your videos, can you please talk about Parenting ?
"I'm agree" Yup, French haha
@@terahlunah 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈
Rosie, You have such a nice way of explaining things. Thank you for your video. I hope you are doing well in New Zealand. 😊
My French soldier buddy has killed my stereotypes, he listens to country music. I had no idea radio stations in France played American country music.
what? French radio play country music... never hear it! I learned something today.
French radio stations don't really play country music, but it doesn't mean French people don't listen to it ;)
There actually is a French radio station dedicated to country music. I know that for a fact because my mom listens to it.
@@rossignollyr Really? Do you know its name by any chance?
@@rossignollyr Yeah, I know it exists, but that is about it lol
The part about physical contact is kinda true. In fact “la bise” isn’t really a kiss, it’s more like a soft touch on the cheeks, you pretend to kiss but not really. We, for the majority, don’t hug our friends or siblings that much. Being in a couple is something else ;)
I guess the assumption about physical contact was related to hugs, and how the French see them as much more intimate than la bise (whereas we 'Anglo-Saxons' - I always find it hilarious how Brits /Americans/ Canadians/ Aussies/ Kiwis etc. are lumped into one category - see it the complete opposite way!).
That was - as always - fun to listen to and mull over.
What I have witnessed from my French friends concerning work, is that they are focused and work hard (kids also, with their schoolwork) but they are just as serious about leisure time. When they have vacation time, they are typically traveling with their whole family. I have yet to see any of them take time off from work and just be home; even for household projects.
So basically it’s work hard, then play hard. As a rural American, I find it a little concerning that they seem to have no margin or downtime. Any Frenchies have thoughts on that?
Well, it really depends. Some people have a very scheduled life indeed, but I don't think it's a majority. Of course, when you have kids, your life has to be organized, but the vast majority of people I know has free time to spend in watching TV, visiting family, having dinner with friends, playing games, doing things in the house,... just chilling out. Generally, the more educated you are, the more scheduled your life is (imo).
Makes sense. Most of my French friends and acquaintances are urbanites with fairly good jobs, so maybe it’s just them and I just need to meet people in a different demographic to get a bigger picture. 🤷♀️
For the junk food part, I have to say that for me and most of my friends as child we were never exposed to McDonald’s and this type of fast food, actually my parents ( and most of my parents friends) hate it. 😂
And people, not from big cities, often don’t have fast food restaurants nearby and they don’t care 🤷🏻♂️
I remember maybe going like twice to a fast food restaurant between 0 and 15 or something. 🤔
Plus we are taught from young age to only drink water during meals, I guess it’s because sugary drinks alter your taste. And French people in general are not really fan of fizzy drinks.
When I went to visit my French friend last year she looked me up and down when I had my black leggings on. However the outfit was very nicely pulled together. I will say however it is a bit of a myth that everybody in Paris is thin. My middle-aged friends aren't . Also when I was there it was around Christmas and there was some serious snacking going on between meals. We were having mince pies with tea between meals, biscuits, Etc. It's kind of like the myth that everybody in New York City is super thin.
Generally good French parkers don't touch while parking they get very closed but they don't touch. It happens sometime but nor often at all
It depends on location and age. In big cities, especially Paris there’s a higher level of English speaking people. Every English speaking movie is available in native language in Paris’s movie theatres, and that’s not only for tourists. You’ll find more people speaking correct English between 30 to 50 years old. Older people generally didn’t had as good an English education, and the younger generation... well they seem to suck more at it (maybe because they grew up with things like Google translate and don’t want to bother). I guess also that in the 80’s and 90’s, English speaking was considered a real value on your resume (when everyone believed economics will all revolve around the USA in the future...). Plus American or English culture (movies and music) was a big influence for young French people.
So there are lots of French people that know decent English, but I observed that for whatever reason, they don’t seem to hire them for jobs involving public relations (like cops, cashiers or waiters...).
Then again, for all people that don’t want to be bothered by tourists, saying you don’t speak English is the easy way out...
se garer en touchant les autres voitures ? tolérable sur Paris sans doute... mais c'est loin d'être partout comme ça lol ! Je vis en Bretagne, et je vois quelqu'un faire ça avec ma voiture, il va m'entendre xD Pour le reste, je suis plutôt d'accord :)
I am french and yeah it is true, and the food part really annoys me in france too for I like to eat when I am hungry and not at set times
I think flossing is more of an American thing. Im in UK,I don't floss and I don't know anyone who does.I brush and use mouth wash.I don't know if my French friends do either. As for eating,my friend is very strict on what he eats,when,not so much,but,he rarely snacks and if he does,its fruit.His younger brother snacks more though and his brother in law.May be a generational thing.
Two of my top favorite places on the planet are Paris and NZ, so 'love your channel.
Rosie~ I so look forward to your videos. I am thinking about a late night snack, I'm in the US.... and now I'm re- thinking it even though I haven't flossed or brushed since dinner...
I am curious too about what you miss about France. And what does your husband miss about it?
I don't know if any of you has ever realised that "rude" is a typically Anglo concept that is not really cross-translatable. When we speak a foreign language we automatically search for the right equivalent , so in French it would be something like "impoli" or in polish "niegrzeczny" "nieuprzejmy", but those words do not really capture fully this concept. And I think it is worthwhile to make a pause and try to dig a bit deeper into the meaning of words especially if we're communicating with foreigners using their language, only then we can truly follow their thoughts and intentions. To me it looks like in each language there are particular words and expressions that tell us a lot about what is relevant as well as undesirable or even despised of by the community that uses the language. Take the French "usine à gaz" used as a metaphore. The French use it all the time, doesn't it show that they notice the overcomplexity of processes in many spheres of life, something that is undesirable, yet very present and recurring. A sort of vicious circle. One might say that the fact we don't have a word for something doesn't mean necessarily that we don't have the concept, of course not, and any concept in any language of the world is conceivable by everyone. however, having a word for a thing and using it frequently somehow makes us more aware of it and makes us pay more attention to it.
Je crois que "Rude" est une combinaison de "impolite" "unfriendly" et "unhelpful". Effectivement il n'y a pas de traduction satisfaisante et a vrai dire, il n'y en a pas pour unhelpful non plus. Ce n'est pas un concept en France
Hello ! I'm french and I think that the rude impressions is also linked to our mistrust. There is a lot of scammers in the streets, especially in big towns like Paris, that's why we often ignore and avoid unknown people. And it is true that French people are judging, but it depends of the region. In the North, for example, people are really more warm and friendly than Paris.
Hershel Stein Yes I am from the Centre and had teachers from the North, it was culture shock, they said tu when we said vous .A neighbour from Lille lamented that she had the coffee pot on all day but nobody dropped by. She was homesick.
I lived 4 years in Lille and I didn't really feel that people was warmer over there. Very chauvinistic actually.
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May I ask where are you from?
Les médecins français ne recommandent pas du tout d'utiliser du fil dentaire, trop agressif pour les gencives. Nous utilisons la brosse à dents et les bains de bouche. En bon français j'écris en français, est ce de l'arrogance??? 😂😉
The French dentists should know better :-( the majority of the French people have bad breath. Even a Dutch journalist in Paris wrote about this
Come outside Paris, come :)
Paris is not the entire France (fortunately :D )
Growing up (in Southern France) we were never encouraged to floss. Dentists would say that if not done properly, it could hurt your gum.
Oh no we don't floss. It's absolutely true... and I think most of us don't even know why they should. We only brush our teeth 2 to 3 times a day (depending on where you are at lunch time)
You should because most French people have bad breath.
I would say the French are prideful, which is not necessarily a bad thing. It just means that they are proud of who they are and of the culture. But, I wonder how pride interacts with newer cultures that are weaving themselves into the broader society. Or, is the classic French culture compartmentalized away from other values and norms that contradict French customs or ideals?
Wonderful vidéo, agree with you !👏👏 I am french and when you go to the dentist they don't mention that you need to floss🤣. We love to debate , we get loud, we laugh, we find it exiting, lol.
I just envy the French outlook on work/ life balance. (New York, USA)
Come to France ;)
But in Paris, the work/life balance isn't good. You have to go to another city.
I confirm I lived in Paris and I had a better life balance/ work than when i moved to Ireland for example.I also say that with all the benefits linked to work, which Rosie describes very well in one of her video about the benefits in work. But i only realised all that when I left Paris, and moved to other countries. For people saying that the work life balance in paris is not good, is not specially true, as you can live in nice suburbs around Paris, like Versailles, Marly, le Vexin, around palace called Meaux, Fontaineblea. I mean the parisian region is great and you can commute to Paris.For my part I used to live in Paris in a place called La Campagne à Paris, and it was very peaceful. so it really all depends. You don't need to be away from Paris to enjoy life:)
French cheese is the best, I love it sooo much! Unfortunately most of them are pretty expensive here in Germany, but from time to time I just have to treat myself.
And a hat tip to Jérémy, my former roommate who lives up to the cliché and is, well, a man of strong opinions :-D, but also taught me how to properly enjoy cheese. It definitely added quality to my life.
Well, there must be good cheeses all around the world, but, as the French especially like cheese, bread and good food, the French cheeses and breads are good. And as a good cheese is quite expensive in France, I dread to imagine what it costs in Germany !
@@JeanChordeiles Oh, there are of course good cheeses in other countries. Austria, Spain, Czech Republic, Italy spring to mind. And also Germany, of course. :-D But to my knowledge France has a much greater variety, especially of raw milk cheeses, which I looove.
As for the prices: I don't think they're magnitudes higher than in France, but the ones I like the most are especially non-cheap. With one fortunate exception. :-)
In regard of bread, I'm a typical German: I usually consider most non-German bread not as bread. There has to be rye, there has to be sour dough, there has to be substance. BUT: there are few things more delicious than fresh French baguette, straight from the boulangerie, still warm. And to go with French cheese it's in fact the only viable option. Unfortunately I have never come across an equally good baguette in Germany. Even the best are not as good as in France. I envy them for that.
@@BlackAdder665 : Yes. A good cheese is generally expensive. When I want to treat myself, I go to a cheese shop (and not to a supermarket). The ones I like are generally the stinky ones. Their flavors are incomparable.
With some of them (like Camembert) I like to take a sip of a red wine. But most don't need wine to be enjoyed.
As well, I don't eat bread with all cheeses, only with the creamy ones. I'm not a fan of the standard baguette, because it's made with white flour and doesn't have much taste.
In bakeries, you can find a variety of breads made with different flours and sourdough indeed, sometimes with a form of a baguette, sometimes looking like a flattened half globe. It's just fabulous.
There are also breads made of whole grain rye, but it's a French version of it. The only "black bread" I like comes from the supermarket, it's organic and produced by Bjorg.
Have a nice day, cheese friend !
I'm French and I wasn't taught to floss.
We brush our teeth religiously and since you kind of have to go to the dentist every year, there is the yearly dental routine of whitenning your teeth after the dentist checked that everything was alright.
So yeah, I guess, that because of our dental care, we don't really think about flossing much.
Americans typically get a thorough dental cleaning twice a year (if you have insurance) and we're told to brush twice a day and floss daily.
The french are said to brush their teeth thrice a day but they don't. And they don't floss at all. It's seen as useless and damaging for the gum
I think French people should floss, because 60% of them have bad breath according to studies. A Dutch journalist wrote about the disturbing smell in a Dutch newspaper
Nice video :) I like listening to you so it refreshes my English. However since you left France, you speak faster and faster. And you begin to eat some words.I'll be able to go to New Zealand soon at this rate ^^ That's a funny thing to notice how the way you speak is influenced by your vocal environment.
So funny because I also have a French partner and lived in small towns in the south and as an American i remember growing up with these assumptions ! I always say the French have their own driving rules lol Americans could never get away with the parking and driving i’ve witnessed here😂 Love your videos!
You should take a look at driving in Italy ! 😃 I think it's a southern syndrome, because driving in Marseille is worse than it is in Paris. Indeed, some people living there have their own rules. It also surprises us (I live in the middle west of France).
@@JeanChordeiles haha yes! I don't live too far from Marseille but i refuse to drive in that city lol
@@desireespringer4999 : Lately, I was talking with professional truck drivers and some of them told me they try to avoid being sent to Marseille, because they always lose a lot of time driving there and because people have a differente mindset, down there.
One was telling us that the last time he was there, some car driver suddenly stopped his car in the middle of the street just because he needed to buy bread from the bakery. He just didn't care about blocking the traffic because, hey, he's got to eat and this bread is not going to buy itself !
And also, you never know what kind of guy you run into.
No snack ? What about the « goûter / 4h » 🤣 Even as an adult it’s mandatory ^^
I would say allowed more than mandatory x)
No no maaaaaandatory 😂
I'm French and I got to tell you that most of the time I don't understand French when they speak English, one day I got stuck on "caption this" that my sister told me, I heard "cap Sean diss" after 10min of arguing, my mom came and said with a perfect accent "caption This?" (with the most perfect *th*) and I was like "holy shit it was just "caption this"? Why god why
Have you seen the movie "coneheads"? This movie make me laught because it's about aliens that come to invad earth and because they are a little strange they say they come from France lol. It's intriguing that we look so weird for strangers. C'est une prise de conscience pour moi.
Loved watching this. I am a Canadian that is living in Montpellier France. I cant speak on anywhere else in France but I do find the majority of French ppl do not smile. In Canada when you make eye contact with anyone while walking down the street you politely smile. So I have to get use to that.
The judgment of others is not to bad here. ppl in Montpellier are not stick thin like in Paris. There are many ppl here that love to workout and have a bootie 😉
So true you hardly ever seen them snacking. I would say that ppl 45 and up are dressed “proper” but 45 and down dress in legging, track suits, running shoes...
Not everyone but i see many many ppl. OMG THE CARS ARE FULL OF DENTS!!!! I was shocked 😳
Heather Heaney I was in Canada and I didn’t specially see people smiling... does that mean they’re not nice? No it doesn’t.. I’ve also lived in Ireland and ppl were smiling a lot but they were actually not so friendly so we cannot really judge on that
Sabrina G did I say anywhere in my comment that French ppl are not nice or not nice for not smiling. No. I just said that they don’t really smile. It was not a judgment it was an observation. My French partner does not really smile much and he doesn’t smile at ppl he doesn’t know ie: like when walking down the street.
I feel like the French food culture is just their thing. They don't know any different and everyone eats pretty much at the same times, healthy and filling meals. I remember a high school French teacher explaining that yes, a French person may have a piece of pie or cheesecake for dessert in the evening, but then they don't sit in front of the TV all night eating a tub of ice cream, an entire package of Oreos and a bag of Doritos. When she put it like that, I really understood how much snacking we do as Americans.
Un grand et joyeux COCORICO to you !! ^_^
We can pronounce H easily, especially in a word like "atchoum", how about you ? ;-p
Dans une discussion, nous attendons de notre interlocuteur qu'il développe ses arguments pour valider ou discuter ses assertions ... s'il ne dit mot ou ne peux étayer, why should we believe him or listen more ?
Nice video ! About France vs fast food, i must add that McDonald's makes is 2nd best world benefits in France (after the US obviously)
I didn't even heard of flossing before watching American movies, even dentists never mention it, it's not that we're lazy or don't want to floss, it's just not a thing so you don't even consider it (I'd have to check if it's really necessary)
The majority of the French have bad breath. Flossing would prevent this.
And for the tracksuits/jogging outfits, I see that fairly frequently. I guess it's more of a "racaille" look though!
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Scratched cars are a Parisian thing. Most people everywhere in France prefer their car pristine, but Paris is a strange place to drive and to park. There are things in Paris you won't find anywhere else (for instance, there are no STOP signs in Paris, and I believe red lights on roundabout exits is also a local thing). Top that with a lot of Parisians ditching their car anywhere possible (like, free) for the week back from their week-end "province" trip and you get a lot of fender-bender opportunities. The only time I ever scratched a car was in Paris, an idiot backed up in a street for a parking spot and somehow didn't see I was right behind him. Outside Paris you can go literally weeks without seeing a scratched car.
Have you heard of Marseille, Nice, Toulon...?
Come on the French LOVES Mc Donalds... but it is also much much better than the ones in the US, which I personally never tried... My husband is French and his family loves the McD, however, they dont go often at all, only when they are traveling when they are on a tight schedule or hard to find proper restaurant on the road I guess. It is sort of like a cheat day treat and they are all pretty thin and fit...
Ce que tu dis a propos des heure où on mange est vrai mais pour ce qui est des McDonald's et des boissons gazeuses et tout est moins vrai, je pense que tu cadre les "french people" seulement au adulte, si tu prend les lycéens et les enfants tout ca a beaucoup changé donc très différent car en tant qu'adulte tu a des "devoirs sociaux" comme être bien habillé pour le travail, ce genre de chose.
Au lycée tout le monde s'habille comme il veut et on mange beaucoup de "junkfood"
My observation. See what you think. The French had a revolution to get rid of the hated aristocracy, but that is the model that still runs their culture. Men peeing on walls. That is what the aristos did at Versailles. Visitors said the place was elegant, but smelled like a chamber pot. There used to be the stereotype that the French did not bathe enough, but used perfumes to cover up odors. The aristos at best wiped themselves down with astringents, and changed shirts regularly. There is the cliche of smelling like a French w____. I have heard that both men and women is France often go to a parfumerie to develop a scent that is distinctly their own. Did you find this to be true? It seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
About french so called lazyness, I believe you've understood very well. The vast majority of French people are not lazy, indeed, and they are not more lazy in public administration than in private sector (despite their own opinion about it, I can tell for having been working in each sector, and in various jobs). And it is also true that, besides this, one of the common value is "life is for living". Most often, it's not about making more (at least this kind of perspective seems much hated), it's about making better. It looks like quantity doesn't mean much without quality, in cultural values. And quality matters about work, and family life, and knowledge, and arts, and food, and so much more.
Laziness is really relative. I spent a month in Paris. I felt that they were kind of lazy. In my country, people just don't take two hours for lunch...which my butcher did all the time...though he always opened and closed for lunch exactly on time. It could be frustrating. But then right after, I spent a month in Barcelona and suddenly, I was nostalgic for Paris. What really got me was when I met a woman from Barcelona on the bus: "We are not like the rest of Spain. We are more like France. We are a much quicker culture. We are industrious and on the ball." That's when I decided maybe a trip to Andalusia was something I better think twice about!
In France you have to take a coffee at the end of a lunch because the lunch is so heavy that without a coffee you would feel tired and drowsy in the begining of the afternoon since digesting such a heavy meal is exausting.
In France you have to queue a lot at mac donalds and other fast food restaurants because 12 A.M. - 2 P.M. are rush hours. Everybody's going to eat at the same moment. Unlike other french restaurants, fast food restaurants are still open after 2 o'clock but they're kinda empty then.
"the lunch is so heavy", "such a heavy meal"... Well, I disagree : everyone chooses the way they eat, but French meals in general are not heavy, imo. They can be, though, but it's up to you.
About standing in line at McDo, you're right. But not all fast food restaurant stay open late at night. They all have different opening hours, even in the morning.
French lunch " so heavy " ? I don't agree. Most working french people eat simple at lunch ( often sandwich and salad ) to save time . They have heavier dinner , that's true.
Hey, about h dropping, don't say we can't, it's just that we massively agreed on adopting cockney accent! :-D There are so many features from cockney which make me think of our accent like h dropping and th sound replaced by z. About 3 meal day, even though nutritionists advise to take 5 meals a day, to me it makes no sense and I think that statistics are giving us credit as if you compare to other developed countries where the 5 meals/day is widespread, obesity and diabetes rates are lower in France. I live in Finland and people here are very proud of supposedly eating well, but what I see is that they are always snacking and overeating and Finland has actually a very high rate of obesity and diabetes, to me, it's unhealthy to have a heavy breakfast (eggs, porridge, cheese) in the morning and then have a first snack at 9.30, lunch at 11.30, then some kind of "goûter" at 15.00 and end by a dinner at 5-6 pm. It's very often followed by an early night snack. In the end, you end up eating many more calories. About our supposedly laziness, once again, if those people checked statistics, French workers are among the most productive workers in the world theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/how-france-plays-hard-while-being-one-of-the-worlds-most-productive-countries/ So it's true that manual workers and intermediate professions have strict and short working schedules (35 h/week), but they are usually focused only on their work, no distraction like youtube, even music in offices, is allowed. For higher educated professions, usually, people are more flexible on hours, and contracts for "cadres" don't mention working hours, but when you're in that kind of positions, you have so much flexibility and breaks in your day, so it's not effective working time.
I never floss but I brush my teeth minimum twice a day. I don't have cavities and my teeth are in good health.
I'm French and I never flossed, and I never saw any of my friends or my relatives to do it either
Being Dutch, but I live in France, and I feel more French than Dutch if I had to compare ; French people can come across as proud and yes somewhere they have the right to in my opinion.
But, being a marginal and not willing to conform but only to what I need
I started flossing when I moved abroad, so never during the first 20 years of my life :/
I didn't know what floss was until now, ahah
I don't floss, I just brush my teeth three times a day, after each meal. And my teeth are very healthy. I only go to the dentist one every 2 or 3 years, just to check if my teeth are okay, and maybe clean them a little bit but that's all. And I never had any issues with my teeth.
Flossing seems very agressive for the gums, I don't think I'll ever do it, no thanks.
Nice video!
Yes that's true, we don't floss, we discover this when we're abroad, but in France dentist tell to brush your teeth but not to floss, that's just the reason why we don't do it... :)
Most French people have bad breath.
We dont floss. I dont even know how to floss. Ive only seen it in movies. It seems so agressive for the gums.
It's actually great for the gums. It prevents gums from receding.
I'm 30 yo French, living in Wellington 😊
I don't floss. Watching this video made me feel self conscious about it 😓
But really , no one tells you to floss in France, dentists, orthodontists, parents, school, it's all about brushing you teeth 2 times a day for 3 minutes ( we use to have little 3minutes hourglasses by the bathroom sink as kids to know when it's done )
I have always had very good teeth and gums, never a single issue my whole life. ( Although I have never been to the dentist since in Welly because it's so expensive ! )
For the rest of the video I agree and disagree. It depends a lot from what social level you are from I guess. But I was definitely a victim of body shaming during my childhood/teenage years , and a lot of "don't eat that, you're going to get fat" , and so on. It led us to me having a lot of eating disorder.
A lot of judgement.period. in general.
I must say I love Wellington and I can be myself here without getting any judgement whatsoever. I would never want to go back to France, too many bad memories/experiences.
About flossing, I would just say that when I was younger, the dentist actually never recommended it. I only learned to do it in my 20s when living abroad 😅
As a French, I only floss whenever I have something in my teeth. I brush my teeth after each meal and mouthwash too.
From your perspective, it seems like most French people don't like snacking, fast foods, etc... But from my point of view, I can see many French people drawn to Mac Donald's, Burger King or else, some people go there several times a week. Or for example in supermarkets, it is common to see people buying mostly industrial, unhealthy products very high in fat, sugar or salt. I am often the only customer at the fruit and vegetable counter.
I personally don't do these kind of food and eating habits, because I just don't like it and want to preserve my health. I workout every day and if I want a snack it will be a fruit or an unsweetened yoghourt. Occasionally, when I want cookies or something more "gourmand", I prefer to bake them myself, this way I know what is in there and in what amounts. Plus, home cooking is always the best one!
Anyway maybe I have this perspective because I don't live in Paris, and perhaps Parisians are more strict towards their eating habits.
Ô là là ! Merci
Yeah actually we never learn to floss but we are being teached to brush our teeth after every meal
It's true we are being taught how to brush our geeky after every meal
You should floss to not bother foreigners with your bad breath.
I feel like some of the things you say are not always true for younger french people ( clothes, fast food, and some others)
I've notice that lapse among the bloggers of France. They're usually talking about an older, mature bourgeois model of French sensibility--a model popularized by foreign language textbooks and women's magazines. Young people dress hip hop. They are more disaffected, due to their horrible job prospects. Also, many young people in Paris are from colonial zones like Africa. So, a lot of the generalizations pivot upon a decidedly white vision of normative Paris. And please: French people don't snack? Who eats all those amazing pastries in the windows of all the bakeries? It can't be just the touristes!
@@swicheroo1 dunno if we are disaffected but you're for the most part right
Are there any good videos of Parisians parking? I imagine it to be intertaining.
Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/n51OdFlOi1o/v-deo.html
I wouldn't go as far as saying it's tolerated because even parisians don't want their cars to be scratched. But i've witnessed it enough to conclude that it's something quite common in Paris. i'm wondering if french car manufacturer take it into account when designing a car now...
I think, I read not long ago, that the British are the ones that don't floss much. Could that be obvious??? Probably more depends on the individual, not the nationality.
Question...so, if the French get stoned on hash or maconha, do they not suddenly want a sweet or something fatty to eat to counter the munchies? Maybe champagne might be better for this?
I'm french, i've never had a dental carie, and i do not floss on a regular basis. I brush my teeth, no problem with that.
About the junk food, France is the 2nd most profitable country for Mcdonald's after the US, but the portion are smaller than in the US.
LOL. Love your statistic!
Never dress sloppy? Please come check out people who work at Airbus in Toulouse.
Paris doesn't represent the entire country and I'm sure you're aware of that. :)
En fait, on a juste des grooos stéréotypes qui font qu'on n'apprécie pas tellement les anglophones... :)
Au niveau de la nourriture, je peux vous assurer qu'on mange souvent des hamburgers, des kebabs, des paninis... Et NON, il est impossible de manger le goûter à 15 heures (3 heures de l'après-midi). XD
Pour les vêtements, vous devriez voir à peu près toutes mes connaissances... Tu te réveilles chez un(e) ami(e) ? Descends en pyjama, on s'occupera des vêtements plus tard ! ^^
I'm french, and I am a terrible (no I mean seriously, a TERRIBLE) parker. But maybe if I feel so terrible about it, it's because french people are super good at it 🙂
People from the US are so funny, even comical for the rest of the world. They judge everybody according to their domestic culture. As soon as you’re different, you’re labelled ‘arrogant’ ‘rude’ ‘unfriendly’.
Their problem is that when they travel abroad they expect to see different monuments, but people behaving like Americans. In that case, they should stay at home.
Being polite, in France, means being formal, showing respect, using the ‘vous’ form. For the people from the US that’s considered cold, distant. That’s exactly what the French intend to do trying to be polite. They don’t small talk with strangers, then don’t ask intrusive questions about your family, your job, your salary just because you’re sitting beside you on a bus. They respect your privacy.
In the US, being polite means being friendly, over smiling to unknown people, trying to make you feeling at ease.
Cultural differences.
So the French look cold and rude for the Americans. And the Americans sound loud, look hypocrite and fake being so friendly with someone they will forget as soon as they quit him.
When you travel abroad, don’t judge people. Observe the differences. Nobody is right or wrong. Just different. That’s why travelling is interesting.
I'm French and I don't floss, never have, don't think I've really ever spoken to any others about flossing, but it's not something I've ever been taught to do. I brush my teeth minimum twice a day and do take care of my dental hygiene, but I always viewed flossing as like the extra mile...
Maybe you should? Most French people have bad breath according to studies.
I'm French and I can live in pyjamas forever.
I love this video !
(And I don't floss 🙈 I'm French)
I'm french and I never flossed until I was 30. Now, i'm doing it from time to time..
I actually recently scratched the whole back door of my car because someone had parked right in front of the underground parking entrance (I live in the suburbs around Paris). And because I'm so stubborn I actually tried to go through anyways... I thought I'd only scratched it a little but it looks horrible. 😭
The cliché about laziness dies hard... Even in France itself, thanks to the ricochet effect.... But many international studies have prooven that French average employees are much more productive in 35 hours per week than average employees from other countries with more working hours. (time.com/4621185/worker-productivity-countries/ ) French people do work less but are much more efficient !! Many countries from northern Europe (Norway, Sweden, Danmark) are also very productive with around 36-37 hours per week ! Even more, Sweden made an experiment to work for only 30 hours per week... On the other hand, Japanese employees work between 40 and 60 hours per weeks and are very much less productive (they are well known for falling asleep on their desks). All those things proove that working more is nothing more but a capitalistic heresy of blinded and/or greedy managers who don't want to trust their employees and/or acknowledge that pushing people at work is just counterproductive. Free time IS a fundamental thing to increase people's well being and well being is a key thing to have productivity...