how to eat like the french

This isn’t about mimicking Parisians—it’s about learning the rhythm. To eat like the French is to understand why lunch matters more than inboxes. Why apéro isn’t just a drink. Why a single slice of cheese can end a meal better than any dessert. It’s not about faking Frenchness. It’s about respect—for the table, the people, and the food itself.

Consider this your permission slip to slow down, speak less, chew more, and maybe not ask for ketchup. These are the habits, rituals, and tiny unspoken rules that turn everyday eating into something sacred, sexy, and oh-so-French.

🥖 Daily Rituals & Dining Habits

• Eating Habits in France – What they skip, what they savour, and why they never snack like Americans.
• Apéro Rules – Yes, it starts at 6pm. No, it doesn’t end on time.
• French Dining Secrets – From cutlery to conversation, this is where the charm lives.

🍽️ How to Blend In (and Eat Better)

• Travel Tips – What to do, what to avoid, and when to keep your mouth shut.
• Chef Tips – What chefs notice when you’re ordering—and what they respect.
• Behind the Scenes – The messy truth of how the French live it, not just talk about it.

It’s not just that the French eat differently—it’s that they think about food as part of who they are. And once you feel that? You’ll never settle for less again.

I’ve learned more about respect, timing, and pleasure from sitting at French tables than from any book I’ve ever read. The secret? Shut up, watch, and chew slowly.

You don’t have to speak perfect French. Just don’t rush, don’t order like an algorithm, and don’t skip the cheese. Voilà—you’re halfway there.