French Foods and Eating Habits

French Foods and Eating Habits

10th Grade · World Languages · 99 min

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Learning Objective

I can compare and contrast French and American eating habits and express my opinion about eating habits in both country.

  • 1

    In France, meal times are very structured, with specific hours for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, unlike the more flexible eating schedules common in the US.

  • 2

    It is considered polite in France to eat almost everything with a fork and knife, even items like fries or pizza, which is a contrast to the more casual, hand-held eating habits in the United States.

  • 3

    The French concept of "apéro" involves enjoying drinks and small snacks between 5 and 7 PM, emphasizing community and preparing for a meal, while American "happy hour" often includes half-priced appetizers and a wider variety of food.