Bonjour, tout le monde! Today I’m back with even more little things France does differently than the U.S. You seem…
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5 Things the U.S. does better than France
Bonjour! A few months back, I published a post about things France does better than the U.S. In the name…
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6 Normal French things that seem odd to Americans
France, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and undeniable je ne sais quoi, is a dream destination for many of…
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These 7 things are smaller in France (than the U.S.)
Bonjour, mes amis! Does size matter? Is bigger actually better? If you’ve spent some time in France, you’ve definitely noticed…
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6 Strange things I now do in the U.S. because I live in France
For over a decade here on Oui In France, I’ve been discussing cultural differences between the U.S. and France as…
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7 Normal French habits that would be rude in the U.S.
French culture is known for its elegance, delicious food, and rich history. However, some of the customs and habits that…
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8 American habits that French people think are rude
The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. Learning about cultural differences is fascinating and…
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5 Popular American comfort foods that French people don’t eat
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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6 Examples of American convenience culture 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.
