Often times people associate French culture with Paris. As well, people associate Paris as a node of high fashion, fine cuisine, and the eiffel tower. However, there is much more to French culture than what is popularly thought of. In terms of resemblance of culture between the United states and France, there is much in common; for example the word culture derives from the french word culturer. Looking past language, the U.S. obtains many customs from France by reason of cultural diffusion. As a result, France and the U.S. has many cultural similarities. Although there are bountiful correlations amid the two countries they do share countless distinctions as well. Some of the topics regarding culture include cuisine, etiquette, and fashion.
One major discrepancy between French and American culture in the cuisine. In France food is cherished, and is full of cultural and social meanings. It is very common to eat multi-course meals with your family on a daily basis. While in the U.S. families tend to eat a quick meal together or just eat by themselves. The way food is prepared, the way it is eaten and they way it is served is different in each country. In France people go to different stores to buy food, depending on …show more content…
Fashion is an artform, a way of expression, and Paris is known by many as the fashion capitol of the world. Paris fashion week is held bi-annually, with a Spring/Summer show and a Winter/Fall show. During these weeks, the eyes of fashion admirers around the world are pointed to Paris. In France most people invest in less but more expensive and higher quality than in the U.S.. In the U.S. many girls have a large selection of purses, all with a different style. However in France most women only have one purse that they use for everything. In addition in the U.S. many young people always try and stay with the latest trends and stay “in style”. Yet, in France it is more socially acceptable to have a unique
One major discrepancy between French and American culture in the cuisine. In France food is cherished, and is full of cultural and social meanings. It is very common to eat multi-course meals with your family on a daily basis. While in the U.S. families tend to eat a quick meal together or just eat by themselves. The way food is prepared, the way it is eaten and they way it is served is different in each country. In France people go to different stores to buy food, depending on …show more content…
Fashion is an artform, a way of expression, and Paris is known by many as the fashion capitol of the world. Paris fashion week is held bi-annually, with a Spring/Summer show and a Winter/Fall show. During these weeks, the eyes of fashion admirers around the world are pointed to Paris. In France most people invest in less but more expensive and higher quality than in the U.S.. In the U.S. many girls have a large selection of purses, all with a different style. However in France most women only have one purse that they use for everything. In addition in the U.S. many young people always try and stay with the latest trends and stay “in style”. Yet, in France it is more socially acceptable to have a unique