Why ARE there so many pharmacies in France? What's up with their detached shower heads? This video explores 10 random French culture shocks or remarkable features about life in France. And no, it's not the clichés about French people smoking and dog poo in the street - it's the lesser known cultural differences between France and New Zealand, which I am sure are also shared amongst many expats in France. PART 2 HERE: https://goo.gl/eB6zLm with some even more random culture shocks that make me realise that life in France is new and unfamiliar, but oh so exciting! Do you like learning about France culture shocks? Being an expat in France? Subscribe because there are many more French culture shocks where that came from! ------------------------------------------------------ Are you a Not Even French super fan? Become a patron to help me take Not Even French to the next level: https://www.patreon.com/notevenfrench VIDEO GUIDE: 1. Level of education in France: "00:42" 2. French rules around food: "02:18" 3. Square pillows and funny shower heads: "04:03" 4. La Bise: "05:50" 5. The ridiculous amount of pharmacies: "06:53" 6. Different approach to time: "07:48" 7. Lack of sports/gym culture: "09:32" 8. The French hate to wait "10:41" 9. Accepting/giving compliments: "12:18" 10. Socialising in Paris: "13:21" *The definition of a culture shock is the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can join me, Rosie, for even more adventures on Not Even French! If you are interested in French culture, life in Paris, or tales from a New Zealander (kiwi) living a long way from home, please ❤SUBSCRIBE❤ for new videos released each WEDNESDAY! ✌✌ ▼ ▽ FOLLOW ME ????Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NotEvenFrenchThough ????Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_notevenfrench/ ????Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/add/rosiekitten ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIDEO NOTES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIDEOS ARE NOT SPONSORED :) FREE STUFF AirBnB travel credit (25€ or equivalent): http://bit.ly/2yTkCAH FILMING GEAR My compact but super effective camera: http://amzn.to/2xNzwbB (USA) or http://amzn.to/2j1YaSi (France) My light and flexible tripod: http://amzn.to/2kigpDc (USA) or http://amzn.to/2j1F0fm (France) My cheap but efficient microphone: http://amzn.to/2y2KKrb (USA) or http://amzn.to/2j1YAbk (France) Editing software: iMovie BOOKS TO HELP WITH LIFE IN FRANCE Best French Grammar book that I've found, Grammaire Progressive du Français: http://amzn.to/2g511py (USA) or http://amzn.to/2zjXPAG (UK) Best book on French parenting, Bringing up bébé: http://amzn.to/2xORnz1(USA) or http://amzn.to/2h66e0j (France) Best book to understand cultural differences at work, Culture Map: http://amzn.to/2fEU9hQ (USA) http://amzn.to/2j1ndFc (France) FAVOURITE READING ON FRANCE SEEN BY FOREIGNERS: 1. Almost French: http://amzn.to/2xOdbKZ (USA) or http://amzn.to/2A7zRG4 (France) 2. Paris, I love you, but you're bringing me down: http://amzn.to/2kh0x3Z (USA) or http://amzn.to/2h4saJ5 (France) 3. My life in France: http://amzn.to/2yS8Vdn (USA) or http://amzn.to/2zlnKbh (France) 4. A Paris year: My day to day adventures in the most romantic city in the world: http://amzn.to/2ySxC9I (USA) or http://amzn.to/2zjw4sb (France) 5. My good life in France: http://amzn.to/2xOdvcE (USA) or http://amzn.to/2A8Ynqr (France) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The description may contain affiliate links which means if you buy something that I recommend, I will get a tiny commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend things I GENUINELY love. Thanks for supporting Not Even French and allowing me to keep making videos :)