French culture vs. German stereotypes since I moved to France… culture shock – Justine Leconte officiel

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9AazHLsAyw

Summary

### Summary

The speaker shares their experience of living in both France and Germany and notices the cultural differences between the two countries. They mention food, punctuality, traffic lights, train schedules, attitudes towards cars, enjoyment of life, language nuances, design preferences, and fashion trends. The main takeaway is that each culture has unique aspects and it’s important to appreciate and recognize these differences.

Highlights

• French people love their food and spend more on quality food than Germans. 🍽️🥩
• French cuisine is specific, with detailed menus and a wide variety of local cheeses.
• French people are more focused on enjoying life now (hedonistic), while Germans are more practical and plan for the future.
• Language differences: French is less direct and requires understanding nuances, German is more straightforward.
• Design preferences: Germans prefer fully finished and designed homes, while French people are more flexible and care less about cohesive design.
• Fashion preferences: French place more emphasis on aesthetics, German fashion is more functional and practical.

Key Takeaways

• Recognize the cultural differences between France and Germany.
• Appreciate the unique aspects of each culture.
• Embrace the diversity in food, punctuality, traffic lights, train schedules, attitudes towards cars, enjoyment of life, language nuances, design preferences, and fashion trends.