They avoid distractions at mealtime.

It's not uncommon to find Americans eating a sad lunch at their desk or scarfing down a granola bar in the car. That kind of behavior is kept to a minimum in France. Meals there are free of distractions like TV, driving, or working on your laptop. Mealtime is a social event enjoyed in the company of friends and family.

[Photo via @parisinfourmonths]

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