Lunch is sacred
The French take lunch seriously — many shops close 12–2pm. A proper lunch is a starter, main, and dessert. Eating at your desk is seen as sad.
Tip: Ask for 'l'addition' when you want the bill. Waiters will never rush you.
🍜 Food & drink in France
Food in France is woven into daily life — how you order, when you eat, what you tip, and which dishes locals reach for on a Tuesday night versus a weekend out.
In France, food & drink comes down to a few things: lunch is sacred, bread etiquette, and wine is everyday.
Bread etiquette
Bread goes directly on the table, not on your plate. Tear it with your hands, don't cut it. It's used to push food onto your fork.
Wine is everyday
A glass of wine with lunch or dinner is completely normal. There's no judgment. Binge drinking, however, is looked down upon.