Things they really like here:
- Smoking - seriously, everyone here smokes. It is really too bad because its SUPER expensive. And you can no longer smoke indoors (thank you French government!)
- Walking - I have probably walked an average of 4 miles a day since I've been here. My 35 jeans are loose on me now!
- Cheese - dear lord how they love their cheese. I have actually grown accustomed to having it at dinner. I actually really like it.
- Dressing really well - I know I've said it before but they French here dress SUPER nicely. Here is a perfect example. There was a man, probably around eighty, I saw today. He had one a navy blue double breasted cardigan sweater with brass buttons. He had a shirt and a tie, slacks and two-toned brown leather shoes on as well. People just don't go out walking like that back in the states. Looks like I need to go shopping!
- Holding the shower heard while you bathe - from what I have gathered (and this was the same in Nice) the French do not like to have a stationary shower head. They all have the kinds where you hold it while you bathe. You also don't get the luxury of a shower curtain.
- Not having a dryer - most places have washing machines, but NO ONE has a dryer. I decided I was going to go do my own laundry today. I spent probably close to 50 euros doing it. I'm gonna rethink doing my laundry there again. (I have a funny story about that though, which I'll probably write tomorrow if I can remeber).
- Not wearing deoderant - I hate to play into sterotypes, but they exist for a reason... Just ride the metro at the height of rush hour and you'll see what I'm talking about.
- Wifi - it is everywhere here. It isn't super fast, but even McDonalds has it! Btw, McDonalds here are super nice. They have bendie straws!
- Baked goods - pain au chocolat = greatest thing ever
- Public transportation - the buses and metros here are really fantastic. And they are always on time and go pretty much anywhere you need them to.
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