Details of the French Lifestyle

One of the details of the French lifestyle is the refusal of a meal served within five or ten minutes.

We know that the French are gourmets and that for them, gastronomy occupies an important place in daily life. Public opinion polls consistently confirm the importance of eating well and respecting the tradition of lunch and dinner with family or friends.

Therefore, in France, the lunch break - pause déj. as it's called in French - is taken seriously. A survey conducted by Endered, the world's leading provider of prepaid services for companies, confirms once again the French attachment to their culinary rituals. Comparisons between various regions of the world show that France is characterized as the country where people truly devote time to lunch. The French spend over an hour on their midday break. Other nationalities opt for a sandwich inhaled in 10 or 15 minutes, or a lunch box made at home and eaten distractedly at work, amid reading newspapers and phones. In these countries, lunchtime means wasting time. This is the case, for example, for the English, who prefer the quick sandwich or salad box formula.

The French are demanding in every sense. The pause déj. is also a moment of relaxation. They leave the work environment, settle into a brasserie or bistro, and choose the classic ritual of starter, main course, and dessert. The survey doesn't reveal it, but I noticed that a daily glass of wine is part of the midday ritual and showcases the epicurean side of the French. A tasty lunch, shared with friends or in a tête-à-tête, is an integral part of the lifestyle, the art of living in this country. The French appreciate good things, especially products with

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