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24 OUT & ABOUT “I’ve been told off by some French men for eating too much popcorn or sweets when going to the cinema on a date.” Jessica, you’ve lived in Paris your entire adult life. Can you tell us about the biggest differences between French and Swedish women? Well, I’d say the Swedish women are more laid back than the French. This might have to do with Sweden being a more equal country where women have to fight less for their cause and in general I have the feeling that Swedish women are less ”frustrated” than women in France. Among my group of Swedish friends we sometimes say that French women get mini attacks. This is when they make a mountain out of a molehill. Swedish women just don’t seem to get mini attacks. So, how would you describe the typical Swedish woman? I think she’s more independent than the French woman. Swedish women would rather be single than stay in a bad relationship. The French women are unfortunately not always in love with their partners. I often get asked why I’m single and my answer is: Because I’m not in love with anyone. Another thing I’ve noticed (when chatting with my French colleagues for example) is that they say: ”My husband helps me a lot with the house work”. I really can’t see a Swedish woman saying something like that. To her, the housework is both partners responsibility. What would a normal week look like for a working woman in her thirties? It’s a very fulfilling lifestyle to live in a big city such as Paris. For me it’s rare to just go home after work and watch TV. The working day normally starts between 9-10 o’ clock and ends between 18-19. You take a long lunch (one or two hours) and this gives you time to do your errands. You seldom see the French bringing a packed lunch to work. Fast food is very common in France. You grab a sandwich or a salad on your lunch break. Sometimes people sit down and have a proper meal and a glass of wine, but it certainly isn’t common. The weekdays often include many social events such as dining out, meeting friends after work over a glass of wine or cocktails. What about children? Do parents bring them along to restaurants? Paris is not a very child friendly city. I seldom see kids in restaurants. The kids usually get picked up from school by a nanny or Au pair, since the parents still haven’t finished work by the time school finishes. The nanny then helps out with homework and makes sure the child eats supper. It’s not very common for the children to eat supper with their parents. That’s a big difference between Sweden and France. The parents eat their supper later - either at home or at a restaurant. You live in the capital of haute couture. Do women here ever go to work without make up or in flats? France is not exactly famous for having comfortable clothes. Parisian women always wear nice heels and usually carry a spare pair of ballerinas in their purse. I’d wear the ballerinas in the Metro or if I know that I’ll walk for a
Jessica’s favourite places For shopping Sandro. Nice clothes that always makes you look your best. Food market Le Marche d’Aligre in the 12th arrondissement. The indoor food hall is a nice place to get an aperitif and amuse geules before heading home with your just-bought groceries. The rose garden in Boulogne Forest is nice in May and June. Les enfants perdus French cuisine with a twist. Friendly staff, nice decor and a cotton candy machine. If you are nice you might get some Barbe à Papa after dinner. Make reservations! Experimental Cocktail Club at 37 Rue Saint Sauveur, 75002 Paris. Delicious, innovative and exciting cocktails. La plage parisienne Sunday brunch in a swanky, yet relaxed environment with a view over the Eiffel tower. Le grand palais Not just one of Paris’s most beautiful buildings, but they always show interesting art exhibitions as well. Out back lays a trendy restaurant with an amazing terrace and sometimes live piano music. OUT & ABOUT 25
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