4 Small Culture Shocks as an American in France

Here are 4 things that took a bit of getting used to when we first moved abroad to the south of France. Some of these have gotten easier with time, and some are still inconvenient.

1. Business Hours
2. Fast food and Drive Thrus
3. Parking
4. Businesses Being Closed (for an extended length of time with no notice)

What are some culture shocks you've experienced? As an American in a small town in the south of France, I was surprised by some of these since I moved from a town of comparable size.

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