Culture Notes
By: Sarah Frye
Supermarkets
The french like to eat fresh food and for this reason they shop at small neighborhood shops. The shops are more expensive then the regular supermarkets but that does not make a difference.
Meals
The french eat many courses during lunch and dinner. Appetizers usually consist of vegetables or soup. I mean course usually has meat or fish. Potatoes are a common food for the french to eat as well. For desert, fresh fruit is a common thing to have. Ice cream or something sweet is usually saved for special occasions.
The importance of meals
Meals are a popular way to celebrate. New Years dinners are spent with friends. Birthdays and Christmas dinners are usually family occasions.