25 British Habits I Lost When I Moved To France

    I just stopped queueing. Sorry, Britain.

    1. Buying bread and pastries from the supermarket

    2. Saying sorry, even when it's not your fault

    3. Queuing for everything

    4. Going out and ordering a cup of tea

    5. Waiting for cars to stop at zebra crossings

    6. Thanking cars for stopping for you

    7. Thinking of patisseries and Nutella as occasional treats

    8. Drinking at the pub after work

    9. Worrying what time of day is OK to start drinking alcohol

    10. Going to chain coffee shops

    11. Having a lie-in on a Sunday

    12. Thinking of wine as a special treat

    13. Wearing tracksuit bottoms in public.

    14. Hugging people as a greeting

    15. Buying lingerie from non-specialised shops

    16. Using a purse instead of a handbag

    17. Eating meal deals

    18. Considering Cheddar the only type of cheese

    19. Being horrified at the prospect of a three course meal at lunchtime

    20. Hating escargots

    21. Turning your nose up at people peeing in the street

    22. Being outraged at dog poo on the streets.

    23. Being in awe of Paris.

    24. Thinking boules is an old peoples' game

    25. Being stressed all the time