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EATING HABITS Food is a major part of every culture. After all, everyone needs to eat! But each country has its own traditions regarding what people eat and when. France France is known for its fine cuisine, and its people take food seriously. Most eat three meals a day at fixed times and never snack between meals. Breakfast is a light meal of bread and coffee. They eat lunch at around 1 p.m. and a dinner with multiple courses after 8 p.m. The French consider eating a social activity. Eating alone is rare, and eating while doing something else is unheard-of. The French take time to enjoy their meals- and visitors should do the same. The United States Americans’ ancestors came from many countries, so American eating habits vary. Some take time to prepare and eat a hot breakfast. Others grab a bagel while rushing out the door or just skip breakfast. For lunch, most Americans eat a sandwich or leftovers. Traditionally, families gathered for a large evening meal around 6:00, but now busy schedules force many families to eat in shifts. American restaurant portions tend to be huge. But you don’t have to finish them; taking leftovers home is common. As you travel, try out some local eating habits and savor the experience!