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A Slower Pace - Living in France By Dave Kettner Getting to live abroad is the chance of a lifetime. And getting to live in is a dream come true. But before you pack up your things and move to the French countryside, there are a few things you should know about culture, language, and living
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Learning French
Probably the most important thing you can do to make the most of your time living in is to learn to speak French. While many people in France, especially in large cities, do speak English, you will be much better received if you at least make the effort to speak French. Take a class before you move, either a traditional class or one online, and brush up on your vocabulary. The French people are proud of their language, and are generally quick to help if you make the effort to learn their language. The more you speak, the better you will become. In fact, totally immersing yourself in the language is the quickest way to learn.
Embrace the Differences
Yes, living in is different than living in the United States. But instead of trying to make your time in more like home, embrace the differences and live like the French do. French kitchens are far smaller than kitchens in the United States. With smaller refrigerators and not much storage space, most people shop daily. While there are some grocery stores, most shopping is done at local markets. Vegetables are purchased at the garden stand, meat from the butcher, and bread from the bakery. While McDonalds have cropped up around the country, fast food isn’t really a part of life as it is in the United States. Living in you will learn to embrace the slower pace of French meals and the joy that is associated with eating.
Living in you will also find that few people have cars. Most people walk or take public transportation to get where they need to go. When you read about how “French women don’t get fat,” one of the main reasons is that they walk instead of drive to get places. Smoking is also much more accepted in than in the United States. While there are more and more restaurants that offer non-smoking sections, it is widely accepted to smoke in public. Living in you will also find that the French take leisurely lunch breaks and long vacations. They love life, and there is a culture of living life to its fullest. Be sure to take your lunch breaks, enjoy sitting in a café, and using the opportunity of your vacation to see what else Europe has to offer.
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