The French love food and enjoying it is a bit of a national pastime. From simple dishes prepared well to…
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France calculates these 8 things in a totally different way than the U.S.
Holy heck are cultural differences fascinating. I’ve been blogging here on Oui In France since 2012 and there’s no shortage…
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9 Common features of American homes that you won’t find in France
If you’ve spent any time in France, you’ve probably marveled at all the beautiful things the French do differently. From…
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8 MORE things you can do in the USA but NOT France
A few years ago, I wrote a post about 17 things you can do in France but not the USA…
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How do you get to know French people if small talk isn’t a thing?
Over the years on my blog and YouTube channel, I’ve talked about French social norms and mentioned that small talk…
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Avoid these American social norms in France that don’t translate
If you grow up in one area of the world, you become very accustomed to how to behave socially there….
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16 American concepts that don’t exist in France
Depending on where you live, what you’re used to and how observant you are, a trip to France might seem…
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Everyday USA conveniences you won’t find in France
The USA is a huge country, and no matter where you go, you’ll find all types of everyday conveniences that make our lives easier and more efficient. In France, many things we take for granted in the USA are done a little differently. Let’s talk about these French cultural differences.
I finally got air conditioning in France
As I type this at 9:56 p.m., it’s 95 F/35 C outside. Temps topped 100 F today and there’s no…
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7 Little things that still confuse me about life in France
When I moved to France, there are all kinds of everyday things that confuse me. I felt like my adult self was tossed back to infancy in some ways. From French culture, to the language to general know-how, moving to France as a foreigner can be pretty confusing.
French 7 explained: American vs. French and how we write numbers
Do you know how the French write numbers? Let’s talk about how to write numbers in French. There are a few slight differences between the way Americans and the French write numbers. Let me show you what numbers are written differently and what to watch out for. Handwriting isn’t always clear so the way the French write numbers is something to be aware of when in France.
Questions French people ask me… all the time!
Depending on how long you’ve been in France and who you socialize with, French people have probably asked you some strange questions. And a bunch of normal ones as well. Here are the top questions French people ask me.
22 Things I can do in the USA that I can’t in France
My post on things you can do in France that you can’t in the USA was a hit, so here’s the reverse: Things you can do in the USA that you can’t in France.
A French perspective: Surviving my first couple of months in the USA
today I’m sharing a different point of view. For my final guest post this winter, I have a piece written by a French woman who now lives in the USA. Catherine Rochereul-Portier was born and raised in France and then moved to Germany. Over 20 years later, in 2013, she gave up her consulting business and moved with her family to the United States.
French grocery store adventures that will turn you into a vegetarian
I’ve always loved grocery shopping and my outings to French grocery stores delight me even 5 years in. There’s always something new to be discovered. I respect the fact that people have their own eating habits and preferences but I can’t say you’ll ever see me willingly ingest any of the meat at French grocery stores you see below.
7 Things the French are more relaxed about than Americans
When you think of Americans and the French, who seems more relaxed overall? For me, it’s a tossup and here are 7 things the French are more relaxed about than Americans.
Customer service in France vs. the USA
What’s customer service in France like? The customer is almost always wrong. It’s often frustrating to get even minor issues resolved and French companies seem to have a different definition of “service” than American companies.
Quirks you notice about your French husband
My French husband has a few quirks but are they because he’s French or are they just part of his personality? What kind of French husband quirks am I talking about?
The French don’t do lunch boxes
I’m on the hunt for a lunch box in France after realizing they don’t really exist here.
Very normal French things that would never fly in the USA
At first glance, French and American cultures don’t seem that different. But the longer you live in France and the…
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