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The family remains a strong influence in society in France

Family is the backbone of French identity and community life.

There are several reasons why members of French family have closer relationships than any other European country or America.

The big difference is in prioritiesEconomyWorries about healthand schools.

Economy in FranceThe French family has lower disposable

income than a typical American family. This translates into lower personal consumption: a smaller car, a smaller house, less eating out.

French schools are good across the country, the French family doesn't have to worry as much about getting its children into a good school.

French FamilyMostly extended familiesThey live close to each other.Children are well bahavedChildren are taught to do what is told.

French CultureHealth is an important issue. According to

researches French people healthier than other European countries and USA.

Smoking age is 18.Sport: Football, cycling, tennis52% have pets: fish, cat, dog, birdCinema is important

French EatingFormal, important to be togetherSimple breakfast:Coffee or tea with a bread

or a cakeLunch: Salad, main course, a cheese course

or a dessertDinner: a television is needed. Alcohol is not

too much consumed.The important thing is quality not quantity.