FRENCH CULTURE SHOCK - FRANCE VS. CANADA
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- Опубликовано: 26 апр 2023
- Hi my loves ! Today we will be going over the culture shocks I experienced on my latest trip back home to Toronto. Paris is such a different city and it makes me wonder sometimes if I should pack it in and head home. Let me know your thoughts and what culture shocks you've experienced.
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I remember 40 years ago the French exchange students telling us that our food in Michigan (US) tasted like sugar or salt and not much else, lol.
10000% agree with the point about the restaurant. It’s ridiculous in America how expensive it is, how much we’re expected to tip, all for mediocre food that is usually franchised and not that good
Don't eat at chain restaurants. I stopped that over a decade ago. Same old thing over & over, some people like chains bc of the predictability. I'm not one of them
What a great video !! Paris is such a fabulous city and we are so grateful that we can live it vicariously through you!! ❤ from Texas
Hey there,
Im shocked that nobody in comments defended Canada 🇨🇦 😒!
Yes, we like to drive our cars because of distances we have to cover. Yes, we love to take care of ourselves and go to beaty salons because we can actually afford it. Maybe food is sugary ...? I woudnt know, because it depends on perconal choices and you can buy fresh produce, cook and eat healthy. Canadians love outdoir and soprts, we love to go north to our cottages. The land is vast, tranquil and beautiful!
Come back girl ❤!
You can not compare quality of food in France to Canada or to any other country, food is a cult or rather a religion to French people not so much in North America but right now in Toronto you can find very fine restaurants but very very expensive and about sugary products you can choose yourself what to buy or not to buy just read the label
I'm an Australian, I haven't been to Canada, I have been to New York and Paris.
I did notice that a lot of chain restaurants, diners, food trucks etc, food was sugary including bread products.
We did however find some great places to eat and the food was delicious and freshly cooked.
I found the same in Paris, some good, some not so good.
What I did notice was the fresh produce in both countries was not as good as we have in Australia 😁
I feel your comparisons of Toronto to Paris to be like apples to oranges. Toronto is very British in feeling and Patis of course is not. The restaurants you visited are chain establishments and I'm sure you're visiting interesting Cafe type eateries in Paris. I'm glad you're maturing and learning to identify and enjoy the finer things in life.
That is a really good point - my memories of Toronto are from my childhood and young adult years so that is probably a big reason things are so shocking when I go back home
@@Ariellelaparisienne Retired and enjoying your utube channel. I really started to explore and enjoy food when I started to experience travel in my corporate life.
This is very true...the examples of food establishments used for Toronto are places I have not visited in many years. The Spaghetti Factory has always been a touristy eateries that catered more to the taste of families with children. I think there are many highly acclaimed establishments that would have been a better comparison. There are many ice-cream cafes that feature homemade in house ice-cream, whereas Baskin Robbins has been off the radar for at least 10 yrs. I do agree with the level of plastic surgery here though. One thing you didn't mention was the heavy inch long false eyelashes and 2 inch talons people are wearing here. Thank god this is not a thing in Paris. It's been many years since I spent time in Paris and I think I am due for a revisit. (The last time I was there, we were cycling and camping our way through Europe for a year...so our budget didn't run to dining in Paris restaurants sadly.)
I have only visited Toronto once. I thought it had some nice ethnic restaurants.
You can get very good quality food here in the states, but you have to pay for it. A $50 meal in Paris is likely to be better than a $50 meal in the USA. However, many people in the US are perfectly happy to eat a high quantity, low quality meal.
I don't think that most people know that anything else exists and are satisfied with mediocrity. If you don't travel abroad, you have nothing else to compare to. It is willful ignorance, like having no interest in learning the basics of a foreign language. If you are content to live in a cultural bubble, life will be bland. Remember that Europe is closer than California for many Americans, in terms of time and distance. Check out how long the flight takes from where you live, to Paris. (""That's ALL?'') And in 30 years of visits, I've never been pickpocketed.
@@ccmarcum I think the logistics and cost of travel deter a lot of people. It's hard to get time off of work to travel, especially abroad and it's generally a lot more expensive than traveling domestically. I'm super many more people would travel if it was easier and cheaper.
I guess we can keep hoping. And once someone gets there and see how easy it is, they will want to do it more often. It will be good if the future traveler can do a little planning and looking at RUclips for tips on what to not wear, to not speak loudly and to learn a few words of the country's language.@@laurahamilton8868
Had some time in Paris and my feeling is that the only reason you may get pocket-picked or robbed is because you show off your shiny things to attract that type of people, just keep a low profile you should be safe even in the busiest places.
Aaaaaaabsolutely not 😂 I have been pickpocketed wearing sweatpants and a backpack.
When I had ice cream in Paris it was like the first time I had real ice cream..it was amazing...
As a French who lives now in Canada (Montreal then Ottawa), I totally agree with you. I will be going back to France for obvious reasons (food, family, travel, friends and health).
After the end of your video I had to come back on to add another comment. If you spend a bit of time in France--not just Paris--food is a very important part of French culture. Eating is about quality, not quantity. I don't know that I have ever seen an "all you can eat" restaurant of any type anywhere in France. The first thing i noticed at my very first breakfast the first time I went to France was the bread. Even in upscale, expensive French bakeries & restaurants in the US the bread is not in the same class. I think it is the flour that makes a huge difference. But food in France is an art form, even in small mom & pop cafes. It is the art of complementing the main ingredient with herbs & spices that add something memorable. It is the perfect sauce. It is about never burying the fish or the vegetable so that you're not really sure what you are eating. It is about what is in season locally. It is definitely not McDonald's ( even the McDonald's is better in France & has a different menu) & it isn't Olive Garden.Frying is not the primary way everything is cooked. Presentation is important.
Paris is stressful, its inhabitants are always in a hurry, in a bad mood, there are too many thefts, too many cars, too much pollution and honestly, although we are aware of the fact that it is a very beautiful city with a lot of cultural events and always things to do, the vast majority of French people would not want to live there... (but like... NO WAY ! :P)
You should try to live in the South West of France, a city like Bordeaux, or something even smaller if you prefer (La Rochelle or Bayonne maybe) you'll find a really different life there.
I know! One has to be a masochist to want to live in Paris! I do not even like to visit any more!
Would love to see Jean's reaction 😂 I also low-key wish you make vlogs about it haha, love you!
Ahhh thank you for the sweet comment 🫶 I’m always like “will people want to see Toronto vlogs??” Never sure if it’s interesting… and because this was jeans first time we were so focused on family…. Next time I will vlog !! 😊😊
The food is so much better in Paris and always fresh ingredients.
Lived my first 35 years in Canada. I am almost double that number now. Moved to Australia which is slowly catching up to the level of processing in food. Well, probably caught up, but as I do not buy or eat processed I do struggle visiting family in Canada. I used to be polite and just eat what was served, but felt so unwell, had to start being fussy. They are used to me now!! I have been to Paris a couple of times and traveled around the country. Do not recall anything making me feel unwell. I have not eaten bread for years, but in France I could in small amounts enjoy the bread without regret.
Better to eat healthy and be alive than be polite and risk an early grave.
I am also Australian and agree with your comments. I go to CA for work and there is way to much sugar in everything, but I really enjoy the people everyone is so very very nice. I just adjust
Thank you for sharing your insights of your travels to Paris France. I wonder have you been to Quebec City? If so, how would your perspective views between Paris and Quebec City differ if any exists. Let me know your thoughts.
I agree with you on the differences in transportation. I’m in the US and until I went to Europe I didn’t think about how everyone has a car here. In my residential neighborhood some homes have 2 cars in the driveway and 2 cars parked on the street in front of the house. Teenagers can’t wait until they are 14 to be able to get a drivers permit. We took trains in Europe and I was so impressed by the train system in all the countries there. I lived in California for several years and had to leave extra early to get to my job and sometimes stayed at my job until the traffic lessened a bit.
I haven’t visited Paris yet but when we were in Italy it seemed like every restaurant or cafe we went to the food tasted so good and fresh. I rarely eat out here because it’s now so expensive and the food in even the nice restaurants doesn’t taste that good to me. I’m from a family of excellent cooks (not including me) so I have been spoiled by eating their food over the years. After listening to this video I can’t wait until I can visit France again.
Have just found your channel and like it a lot! Yes, both Paris & Toronto have their own advantages & disadvantages. Like with crowed metro in Paris and crowed highway in Toronto. In Paris most of the people use public transport, and therefore it's crowded. In Toronto public transport is less developed, so many people use cars, and therefore subway is not overfilled, so you can actually breath there :)
You have walked with la CGT in a manif and made a ranty video, congratulations, you're becoming a homie now ! ;)
I hear where you are coming from. I live in NYC but spend a lot of time in Paris. There are times when I love one and hate the other... and vice versa.... They really are comparing apples and oranges. After watching this video it doesnt sound like you want to really pack it up and head back to Canada. It sounds like you were just a little homesick.... It's hard having family on one side of the ocean and another life on the other. Hang in there....
I used to go to the Old Spagetti Factory back in the 80's with a bunch of friends. None of us live in Toronto so it was a treat. You are correct about what it is like now, but back then it was very good so they are just taking advantage of their reputation. Those same friends all decided to go back for nostalgia 35 years later. We were all so disappointed, and the spagetti was watery and tasteless.
I think your tastes have just matured. Personally even as a teenager I found T S F to be bland, and over-cooked.
Ok THANK YOU FOR THIS COMMENT ! I felt crazy 😂 I just remembered it so differently from when I was younger and living in Canada… it’s a shame to see that kind of change :/
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There's a good reason there is no exploding lips plastic surgery in France. It's UGLY! The French, in general, are very sensitive to natural beauty--not beauty pageant type beauty--just a certain way of carrying one's self, a refined, understated use of make-up. I can't imagine why someone would do that to themselves.
You mean the surgery is exploding, not the lips 😂
@@retropaganda8442 No actually I mean the lips. Not a physical explosion--they just look so exaggerated/swollen that they are somewhat cartoonish. This is not always done with actual surgery. Sometimes it is done with injections
Natural.
hahaha I know exactly what you mean about The Old Spaghetti Factory, I probably wouldn't want to bring a foreign bf there 😂 It's definitely in the realm between a restaurant and fast food
SF to me is for kids one step up from MacDs
or Chuck E Cheese ;)
A lot of Asian countries add copious amounts of sugar and salt. Korea puts sugar on pizza and garlic bread. Phillipines puts sugar in savory foods.
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En Province, il y a moins de stress qu'à Paris, qui est une mégalopole plus comparable avec New york ou Londres.
Spaghetti factory really lol that wouldn’t have been my first choice. Also, I think in Paris you might go out more often because the places that you live are so small and a lot of you don’t have backyards to get out and in your own yards for activities.
My heart breaks ! 😂 I don’t know why but I’ve just always adored the restaurant… I think it’s so charming haha and yes very very true, it’s much easier to entertain in Toronto because we’ve got so much more space… and even if you’re not entertaining there’s only so long you can stay cooped up in a tiny parisien apartment
@@Ariellelaparisienne if it makes you feel better I used to think spaghetti warehouse was really cool too. Ours went out of business at least 10 years ago. Where did you take him that you were happy you did?
Overall, do you think people live better in Montreal or in Paris?
I think it’s a split decision… in Paris, because other countries and cities or even just sights are much closer together, you have easier access to travel and activities than you would in Montreal. I think as well, the cost of living in Canada in general is higher and there is far less focus on a balanced lifestyle (work vs. leisure). Your salaries will be higher in Montreal though… and much less crowded than Paris. Both have many pros and cons… it just depends on what’s most important to you in life I think ☺️
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I need to go back to Paris to ear. Myra irate trip food was very mediocre. Vane tout tell me some places to eat, I would love it
Love me some Baskin Robbins Praline and Cream.
En tant que français né à Paris et vivant actuellement dans un petit village du sud-ouest de la France, je vous conseille de ne pas rester à Paris car les prix des restaurants sont très chers et pas toujours excellents. Je trouve près de chez moi des restaurants avec une cuisine traditionnelle où tout est fait maison avec des produits frais de saison, le menu est à moins de 20 dollars tout compris (entrée + plat + dessert + vin + café), le pain est compris bien sûr et on ne donne jamais de pourboire.
Bon appétit à tous 🍽
I understand your point of view. Paris is amazing but it's the capital, so like so many big urban cities (L.A, N.Y...), it has some downs as well. But France is not Paris, there is so much more to see, and so many peaceful places. Less crazy, busy, etc.... 😉
Sorry, I'm using my own vehicle. No way would I rather be in a pushy rude crowd. In America that would lead to a fight. No thx I'll drive myself, listen to my music etc
We bought a decorative cakes from a very popular bakery in nyc for all types of ocasiones all my life I noticed that in recent years the smell in bakery was awful and they receive fresh cakes every morning from their warehouse but smell was ridicules because these cake 🎂 are very sugary and delicious 😊😊😊😊 that is a red flag for me. Thx for sharing 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Ok I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed this difference ! 😂
Take the subway in New York and compare it to Paris.
Difficile de choisir. Je crois que votre richesse est justement de vivre ces deux vies, dans deux villes et deux pays différents. Et que, quand vous choisirez de nouveau une des deux, vous resterez riche de tout cela et des gens que vous avez rencontrés. Merci pour vos vidéos, qui sont super.
French here, dreaming to go to Canada someday, so thanks for your videos!
About plastic surgery, I think you can be judgemental of the system, and I sure hope my kids won't grow in a society that normalizes it. A society that encourages plastic surgery is one that teaches people that their natural bodies are not enough, that feeds off complexs and offers "solutions". For young women to go through plastic surgery means that a lot of them must have gone through a phase of self-loathing and that the "solution" offered to them was not to help them accept and love themselves, but to change their bodies.
Plastic surgery can be necessary and useful, but in the case of those bottox lips it is just a vicious system. People who have internalized that bodies need to be changed will often cast this critical outlook onto others. It creates peer pressure, and young women who struggle to accept their bodies will feel as if the change may be the "right" and "normal" route to go.
Sorry for the little rant, teens in the phase when they struggle with their bodies changing, and I took it a bit too much too heart! Thankfully the few times the saw someone with lips plastic surgery they found it hilarious and ridiculous, so it won't be a temptation here ;)
Yes you are absolutely right, I am so critical of the system because I hate to see the beauty standard for women rise to a level that is unattainable without procedures…. And many of my friends who have gotten “adjustments” did so to keep up with the trends and not because of a phase of self loathing… so a big part of me is angry that we have come to this point where plastic surgery for women is not just normalised but expected… but it’s true that even though I haven’t experienced it, there are many plastic surgeries that can be necessary and useful and important to people who do not feel accepted in their bodies. It’s definitely good to take a step back and hear your perspective, so thank you :) I hope some day we can find a happy medium
It's not always that deep!!Fat, filler lips is a trend...just as with fat bottoms... someone starts it and it becomes fashionable... But it doesn't always work for everyone...kind of like mini skirts...if it is not working for you, definitely don't go shorter...😬
Cheap good quality wine, nuff said.
Do you think you'll return to Toronto or are you a life long Parisian?
No after this trip I really did reflect on it and I don’t think I can be a Parisian for life as sad as that is to say 🥲 despite all of the amazing parts to this city, the density of the city really does affect me in a negative way and I love the big open and I crowded spaces back home… I hope that makes sense
You got your cast off. And I can't believe you too your French bf to the garbage Old Spaghetti Factory with so many better options. Nostalgia got the best of you. Hope other activities made up for the disappointing dining experiences. What neighborhood in Toronto are you from? 15:04
Really, you can stay in France, just get out of 2:39 Paris. Find a small town in the south and live in a village nearby. No more cattle calls on the metro, less crime, slower pace of life. I suggest Aix-en-Provence as the small town and find a charming house in Puyricard. You will need a car, but then you can be off to the beach at La Courrone to picnic on a ped-a’l’eau. If you need some pick pockets to assuage your homesickness for Paris, just go to the Vieu Port a Marseilles for a stroll.
If you miss France go to old Quebec kinda looks European but closer than France I live in Quebec City and I love it
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It seems that the downside to living in Paris is the crowds/lack of space. Have you thought about living in a smaller French city or town? The food, drink, culture etc. would be comparable and you might feel that peace and serenity you felt when you touched down in Toronto. Agree about the food. Too much sugar, too much color. Too much.
Your palate has changed since you've been in Paris. I'm sure the food quality is fresh & pure compared to, sadly, Canadian & US food.
I just returned from 2 weeks in Paris! I live in the US. I loved all of the physical activity walking around and stair climbing in Paris! I also miss the high quality breads and desserts that are not overly sweet. Many of the Parisian foods had a greater depth of flavor and a higher quality, specifically my favorite, La Jacobine! I know you must be so glad to be back in Paris!
Imagine if the quality of Canadian food is as mediocre is -- the U.S. is even worse. We pay so much for such awful quality, it's a crime. I've been to Europe several times and I can eat things I could never eat here, like bread, butter, desserts and not feel sick. Our food here causes inflammation and illness because of all the fillers and chemicals, it's shocking. We are in a cycle of making our citizens sick and then pumping us full of medications at a 400% cost. If you don't have insurance here, you're pretty screwed. I really hear you on this and I wish I could move to Europe full-time.
If you want to compare food habits, cuisine, etc… one thing to understand is the the French are food obsessed! They take their food and eating very seriously. A snack for instance instead of lunch is a big no no! In big cities like Paris, Marseille or Lyon, yes for sure you can have sandwich and snacky things but be in a medium size provincial town, and everything will be shut because you go home for lunch and you sit down round the table and eat with a plate in front of you with a fork and a knife. That’s the way it is.
On top of that, the quality of ingredients is most of the time of very good standard. What I do find in North America is that it costs an absolute fortune to eat well, with good quality produce. The majority of restaurants serves mediocre food, mainly processed and totally unhealthy!! Hence the size of the people there!
This video is about Paris vs Toronto and not France vs Canada which is completely different.
You are young…:) best time to live in Paris then go home
Yes ! That is exactly how I feel ! 😊
Concernant l'insécurité, vous ne risquez rien dans la grande majorité des villes. Seuls quelques quartiers des grandes villes sont sensibles, ce sont des quartiers ou l'immigration n'a pas été contrôlée et ou il a beaucoup de trafic de drogue
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Hmmmm…maybe a homestead in rural Canada…not far from Toronto…where you could grow your own food, work remotely and enjoy the spaciousness and peace of Canadian life would combine what you (and many others) need. Great that you’ve lived the adventure. I still remember the great cuisine of France from 60 years ago. I think I later pursued an apprenticeship in a patisserie in part because of the bread and pastries! 🥖🥐
No fear of being robbed in Toronto? Are you serious?
The only time I'm worried about being robbed in Toronto is when I go to the grocery store and get ripped off by the prices. (I purposely don't drive a fancy car like a Land Cruiser or Lexus for that reason though...I know 4 people since Dec. who had their vehicles stolen)
@@the_mum Do you watch the news?