LAJFSTAJL / LIFESTYLE
Tipično francusko porodično okupljanje
može da traje od podneva do predvečerja The typical dinnertime gathering of a French family can last from noon until the early evening hours
ing “There are more days than lives”. America’s Hustle culture, with the exception of its merciless tempo, is based on the idea of always giving your all. In contrast, savoir vivre is something completely different. It is essentially about living life to the best of one’s ability, enjoying it conscious- ly and countering every negative sit- uation that arises with grace, good manners and elegance. Even if that’s just a regular stroll through the city. The thing that best symbolises French culture, particularly in Par- is, is the love for strolling, taking spontaneous walks and spending time enjoying the day without con-
LIFE IN THE FRENCH STYLE Do you have savoir vivre? The French don’t only eat snails, but also eat as slowly as snails. Here we present what we can learn from them in order for us to eat better and find more enjoyment in every meal
SAVOIR VIVRE IS A FRENCH PHRASE THAT LITERALLY TRANSLATES AS “KNOWING HOW TO LIVE” . That which repre- sents “La Dolce Vita” for the Italians, and (paradoxically) “hustle” culture
for the Americans, is encompassed for the French in “Savoir Vivre”. "La Dolce Vita”, the sweet life, teaches us to savour life as it is, taking pleas- ure in what we have in the moment, just as is dictated by the Italian say-
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