The people of France are some of the most interesting and colorful human beings one can ever come across with. Whether living or vacationing in France, there are certain fascinating things one can discover among French people that can be of inspiration. Here are some of them.
1. Learning the art of "flaneuring"
The word flaneuring doesn't have an exact English counterpart but it essentially means going around the city, absorbing all its contours, patterns and its people. French people enjoy strolling, walking along zigzag roads, narrow alleyways and taking their time moving around markets.
They can easily teach the rest of the world to enjoy the scenery and bask in it, instead of rushing all the time, missing out on the small things around that can easily brighten up anyone's day.
2. Taking a long lunch
Between the hours of 1:00pm to 3:00pm, many Parisians are seated in cafes, enjoying a delicious plate of lunch while people watching, reading or simply seated, taking their time eating and resting afterwards.
French people take their long lunch time seriously that it's quite a challenge to reach anyone during these hours when trying to get through a company line. The people of France give high regard to eating slowly and resting their minds for a long time afterwards, which has proven to promote more productivity once they go back to work.
3. Speaking quietly
When tourists walk into a Parisian café, the only voices they will hear are of other tourists as well. Parisians seem to talk a lot more quietly but still be able to hear each other.
Locals believe it has something to do with the tone of their language. Between English and French words, the latter calls for more monotones as well as a lower pitch. This makes it always a pleasure to listen to them talking and be able to relay strong points with such graceful tones.
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