The problem with spending a lot of time in a restaurant is that you are holding up a table that the restaurant needs to make money with. There's a formula that restaurants and bars/pubs use to calculate how much money they can make off of each chair and table for a specific amount of time. In America, it's all about the money. Time is money. Fast Food is popular because it's fast. When you're on lunch break from work, we don't have hours to waste to sit down and casually eat our meals. Most lunch breaks are 30 mins to an hour. That's it. Because there's shit to do, and very little time to do it.

My mama always baked my birthday cakes. They were so amazing

*Manon, I have a video request!* Could you make a video showing us how the French grocery shop? Knowing how different French food culture is to American, I would love to see what type of store/market a Frenchmen would go to. Specifically, I would love to see the produce. I come from a farm in Ohio (neighboring PA) but currently live in Dallas, Texas. My cousin is a chef from New Zealand, and he has told me how bad American produce is compared to Europe and abroad. If you can, I would really appreciate that video!

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and idea ! :) Yes I will probably do one sometimes I just need to figure out how to do it because I'm kinda scared to bring my camera at the grocery store and film haha But yes products are pretty different and we do have healthier options that in the US, we have more controls on food products I think and also a lot less choise especially for fast, easy foods, like cakes, candies or even microwable meals

@trybeinggr8239

3 жыл бұрын

I agree that would be very interesting. 😊

Manon, you grabbed my attention right away with what you said about church. My girlfriend and her parents attend a unique kind of church. One where they hand out food and coffee prior to the services that they provide. There’s socializing both before and after as well. The service itself has a pastor and musical group playing songs and it’s really unique and lively. I personally prefer standard mass though with a priest, homily, Eucharist and so on and so forth cause that’s what I grew up with. And with standard mass here in the U.S., you usually just got to church and then go home and relax for the day. So there are some similarities between the two but like you said, there are also different generations attending in both countries. You’re very smart and a natural on the camera. Keep up the awesome work as always.

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's pretty similar then ! Sociolizing is so important in that type of church ! The songs were awesome I loved them, there was a great ambiance. Haha thank you so much ! I don't feel that natural (have a hard time speaking enlighs) but I appreciate your comment !!

@ryantouhey1997

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonbtravels6343 You're very good, don't worry.

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryantouhey1997 thank you I appreciate it !

I'm Japanese. This video is interesting!

Manon: Sorry it took so long for me to get to watch your video, I have been so busy. It was really good timing for me today as it has been a horrible day and now it is all better :) Hope things are going well for you where you are. Keep them coming and keep that wonderful smile shining bright. Jon

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Thank your for your sweet comment !! Glad you enjoyed it !!

Regarding baking cakes, it depends on where you live and whether someone wants to bake a cake or not. Some people simply love to bake cakes, but this is exceptional.

French people: PDA and kissing on the cheek in greeting is not uncommon and generally accepted Also French people, being called "sweetie" by Americans: 👁️ 👄 👁️

My mom always baked me a cake and makes me hungarian goulash for my birthday. Also I love picking out cards for people, I always get the craziest ones I can find.

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome ! It makes for good memories. Yeah I actually made some homemade ones growing up because I could have more freedom haha But in the US I did buy quite a few and even brought one back to parents (a card that sang) and they loved it haha

Great video manon!

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! :D

Love your Vlogs 💕

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

Bonjour Manon! 👋🏼 Great video! 🙂👍🏼

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your nice comment !

I am American and will say that American culture can be a bit bizarre!

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

I think most culture have some bizarre parts haha

you are noticing what makes America great! :)

MANON!! Where have you been?? I MISSED YOU SO MUCH!! My FAVORITE FRENCH GIRL!! ;)

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

I've been posting ! haha But other than that it's just the routine, work work work haha :D

@balancedactguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonbtravels6343 I wonder how I missed them! I am a LOYAL SUBSCRIBER!! Don't work too hard now!! !!

@schnertblatt

3 жыл бұрын

What denomination of church?

@schnertblatt

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, fantastique, Manon ! I have friends (husband & wife; daughter lives in Paris) that live near Auray, Bretagne, (They can't speak English; it's one way I practise my French.) and I'm going to get their _real_ address and send them American birthday cards! 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱

@santinojozefmiller7721

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonbtravels6343 Are you Catholic? You mention something about donuts at church?

I like being called sweetheart to be honest

Small talk is a big thing in the US. :D

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

It really is ! A lot more than france

@mikejuba9228

3 жыл бұрын

It is Manon, but it does happen, at least in Paris. A couple sitting next to us at a Paris café actually joined in on our conversation once. We were talking military stuff. It was great.

It’s manon! I haven’t seen her in a while!

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

I've been posting tho ! Haha

I can blame the waitresses, you look like a sweetie pie 😅☺️🇫🇷

A lot of times at places like Dollar Tree you can find B-day cards even two for a dollar

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I've been there quite a few times haha and they actually have some really nice ones

I love the French people. I’ll visit Paris one day for sure! 🇺🇸❤️🇫🇷

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Love to see positive comments ! :D Yeah you should ! and other cities in France too !

@Wisegoatface

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonbtravels6343 I hope they’re kind to me 😅

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

@@Wisegoatface I hope too ! Haha just learn a few words like bonjour and merci and be polite and it should be fine !

I will be in France for the first time next month. Im ready for some culture shock.

Honestly I even feel like random small talk is weird. If I'm standing in line or whatever and some random person starts talking to me for no reason I'm always like "why is this person talking to me". But I guess I am 10% french so maybe that's why I feel this way lol.

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Well it's always a bit weird but if the person is really nice and not pushy then it can turn out to be quite fun ! Hahaha that might do it !! On est français ou on ne l'est pas

I think many Protestant American churches are much more informal than Catholic ones which are predominant in France. I'm Catholic and sometimes we have parish socials or picnics once a month but always after church and outside but nothing too crazy. Anyway I will always welcome an excuse to eat donuts. 🍩

@littlerichardthetruekingof1028

3 жыл бұрын

I'll also add here many people hold church service in empty storefronts and tents

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah tha's true ! It's not the same ambiance at catholic and protestant church so that plays a huge role ! haha yes donuts are always a good idea no matter where you are at !! so freaking goood :P

@crazeyjoe

3 жыл бұрын

From what I understand, the mormon's church services are an all day event, lol.

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazeyjoe too long for me haha

Ha! Nice outro! 😂

@manonbtravels6343

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just forget 😅😭

How much of an issue did you have getting used to the time change from France to here, and then after you went back getting used to French time again?

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly just a few days ! The hard thing was trying to facetime people back in the other country and finding the right time for both of us to do so haha

I like culture comparison videos, and Manon is my French connection, but Covid-19 has suppressed the genre, since video creators can't easily go out and show differences. Anyway, I'd like to see French and American cars and driving compared.

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

I know not the best time for this type of video but I myself filmed almost everything inside so that doesn't bother me as much haha But for sure it would be interesting to have more videos out and about ! I could maybe do one vene if I don't drive myself yet haha (I suck at it haha)

i love south of france....lol....and older rich french guys.....lol...

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha to each his own

Hi from California

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Hii ! Welcome

She looks older than a high school kid. In a good way.

You said Giant Eagle? Must have lived in south western Pa, Eastern Ohio or West Virginia

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Northern PA ! Haha i talk about it in my last Q&A video

@TM-qj6io

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonbtravels6343 Live south of Pittsburgh so knew it had to be around here. Did you attend Edinboro University?

Giant Eagle? Were you in Western Pennsylvania?

@cybulskiya8725

3 жыл бұрын

She was in Erie yes

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Yes like Cybulksi answered I was in Erie for 5 years :) Why is Giant Eagle mostly known over there, not in other states ?

@bge1234

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonbtravels6343 They're based in Pittsburgh and only have stores from Central PA to Central OH.

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

@@bge1234 oh okay I didn't know ! Well I give clues of where I was without even knowing 😂

@bge1234

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonbtravels6343 Pretty much the only nationwide grocery store chains are Kroger and Walmart. Everything else is local or regional, to varying degrees.

Small talk is what makes the world 🌎 go around.

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Don't knox about the world but sometomes it does make your day if it turns out to be a good talk haha

What about the guns?

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

I talked about it in part 1 of the video !

@rillo806

3 жыл бұрын

Manonb travels lol im an idiot..... 🤦🏾‍♂️

I thought all girls in france are brunettes, like Alizee. Damn.

@charles1413

Жыл бұрын

France is very diverse, we have 12 time zones

@I_Cunt_Spell

Жыл бұрын

@@charles1413 Quoi?

What a friggin cutie

@manonbtravels6343

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you haha but did you like the video though ?

@mrvgoat1294

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonbtravels6343 of course

wow deleting true statements. That will bring you more "culture shocks" in the USA

Three Big Religious Mistaken of Christians : 1- Supposing Jesus (PBUH) as Son of God. 2. Beleive in Trinity. 3. Leaving of Torah (Law) by St Paul's effect. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

@morgant.dulaman8733

3 жыл бұрын

Are you Jewish?