French versus American Eating Habits
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Objective
I can analyze the cultural differences in eating habits between France and America.
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Warm-up video
Lucie Villeneuve · 13:38
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Unlike Americans, French people do not typically eat in front of the TV or while working, as they believe meals should be fully experienced and enjoyed.
- 2
French people prefer to sit down and focus on their meal, even if it's just for a few minutes, rather than eating on the go like many Americans do.
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In France, meals are meant to be enjoyed and taken slowly, with time to chew, appreciate the food, and engage in conversations, whereas in the US, meals are often rushed and seen as transactional.
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Practice
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According to the video, what is one reason French people avoid eating in front of the TV?
Explain the difference in snacking habits between French and American cultures, as described in the video.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe three differences in eating habits between people in France and people in America, based on the video.”
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