Differences in our French Countryside life vs the USA

Long story short, this is called civilized living. All the issues are not just French the same goes for almost all European countries. The USA is a money-driven circus show. Please enjoy your life here in French

Also if you forgot an ingredient on a Sunday, you can always go & ask your neighbors if they have it. It is perfectly fine to do here in France. You just invite them for dinner next Sunday :)

One of the solution for delivery is to choose the delivery to be done to a partner shop near your home. Once you get the delivery mail or SMS you can go pick up your parcel at a convenient time for you, avoiding waiting at home all day long or getting the famous "avis de passage" even if you were home... A lot of your relaxed French life comes from the fact of living in the countryside. Life in the Paris, Marseille or Lyon areas is much more stressful and with a lot less social interaction.

Hi guys I am french and it’s so lovely to hear your feedback about my country. Makes me smile and re-discover my country. Would love to have you as my neighbors 😘😘

When I moved to France, I didnt realize there was less advertising. I only did when I went back to the US to visit family that I noticed how it was everywhere. I grew up used to it but after living in France for a while I just can't watch TV in the US anymore because of it. In France an hour long tv show will have one commercial break, in the US it'd be 4 or 5. Yet you always hear french people complaining about how there's too much advertising on TV or radio. That's why brands and medias cant spam them more, because it'd have a counter effect and would make french people hate them. In the US we like to make fun of the french constant complaining but it works, that's how they keep their government and big corps on their toes. Another great video, love your channel.

Two very positive things I’ve noticed about France is that they don’t have advertising that brainwashes kids about food. In the US, kids’ tv shows are full of ads for unhealthy, hyper-processed foods. They’ll also refer to kids as picky eaters, which they aren’t, naturally. I’ve never seen that in France. Another thing I like is that French pharmacies are individually-owned & a pharmacist can own only 1 pharmacy. The result is fantastic customer service, pharmacists who actually know many of their clients & a thoughtful selection of things they sell apart from medication. I’ll also add that the expression “Americans live to work & the French work to live” is 💯% true. I’m glad you’re enjoying the lifestyle.

I am french and I love watching your videos in order to improve my english understanding skills !

I'm American and moved to the south of France nearly 5 years ago. I think to sum up what you said, the French are more "group" rather than "individual" minded. They eat together and bsically at the same time. Employees are encouraged to go out of the work place to eat by giving them dining checks. People seem to be more wary of each other on the road. You really feel like you are part of a community on a daily basis. picking up your baguette in the mornings, catching up with those who grow your food at the market, etc. You walk more and beause of that you run into people you know often! In the U.S. you are in a car much of the day and eat lunch at your desk. Then at the end of the day, you get a mere few moments before it's time to go to bed and face the "mill" again the next morning.

La poste used to be a public company but it's still a kind of public service and many postmen postwomen have kept this nice spirit. Everything is not just about money 😊

I am a french man and I enjoy so much my sundays. Great time for hiking and resting.

Even from a French person perspective, these kind of comparison videos are fascinating. It's very factual, very accurate and informative about both lifestyle. The last point about last mile delivery was hilariously accurate guys. But I guess if you're an American subscriber living in an area with a ton of package theft, knowing that in France, if you're not home, your local delivery driver won't leave your package out in the open unattended and will make it available in a secure delivery point for you to go get it at a later time can be super reassuring. Keep'em coming guys! Another great vid!

Hello I am French, I have seen several of your videos and I find you so kind, friendly and open-minded! I hope your life in France will not disappoint you and I wish you the best! 🥰

It’s nice to see that France is still connected to humanity and is less about doing business at all times.

I love your content, you are living my dream. Take us to one of the fetes or concerts so we can live a little vicariously through you!

Vous devriez vous faire livrer en point relais, comme ça, pas de problème si on n'est pas là ou bien si le livreur n'est pas très dégourdi.

The length of school days is a real problem in France. It's too long for children to concentrate all day, have extra-curricular time (artistic or sporting activity) and then review lessons in the evening.

Yes, trying to receive a delivery often exasperates us, and we are home 95% of the time, but after a few years of practice, we now usually succeed on the first delivery attempt. One thing I've noticed living in the French countryside is the congeniality. Once people who live nearby have seen us several times, they will engage us in conversation if we are passing by -- and that's with our less-than-fluent grasp of French. Our "next-door" neighbours engage us every time we are outside. If we're working, the interruptions can be a bit less welcome, but if that's the price of such conviviality, I'll gladly pay the dues. On another point, the French take pride in what the country produces, and the French support these producers by purchasing their products. Many food products will even have packaging that identifies the individual producer. I especially like AOP products -- you know exactly what you're getting regardless of the "brand." I remember campaigns in the U.S. trying to stimulate "buying American." Such campaigns would be superfluous here -- everyone "buys French" as a matter of course. Just look at automobiles. Most of the autos are Peugeots or Citroëns. As added bonuses, costs and environmental impacts are lessened since products do not generally travel long distances. I appreciate your comments about advertising. When I visit the U.S. and watch television, I feel quite pressed into the back of the sofa when the unending commercials blocks start and the volume suddenly cranks up. I find it very stress-inducing. And it's not just television. One is assaulted through every possible medium in an effort to get a piece of America's consumerism addiction. I personally find all those billboards polluting the scenery particularly egregious. Lastly, life in Europe simply runs at a slower pace. Most European countries maintain productivity per capita near to U.S. standards, but European countries achieve that productivity in significantly fewer workhours per year per capita. Go figure.

Jason, I lived just North of Houston in Montgomery, Texas and did my undergrad in San Marcos. Cheers guys- love the videos. I think with each one we watch, my wife is warming to the idea of heading to France.

We just discovered your channel and are loving it! My husband and I are a retired educator and a retired public interest attorney living in rural northeast Texas (a tiny town outside Longview). We had been daydreaming about relocating to Spain, but after a recent trip to France and reunion with our old French foreign exchange student, France is also a top potential destination for us, so your information is so helpful!

16:43 French national here. About "La Poste". Yes, the local postal service is amazing. Imagine USPS, but with the actual means to deliver you mail EVERY, SINGLE, MORNING. And in the more rural areas, talk with people, get news etc ... Wonderful people. The "other" services... Hmmm. Well. My personal advice, unless absolutely necessary, avoid. A très bientôt 😉