What distinguishes French culture from Anglo-Saxon culture?

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Zack-Bann · Accepted Answer

The french are a stubborn people.
They want everything both ways.
They want pure democracy but also social ranking
They want a stable economy but also easy to access government aides that can be easily abused.
They love to travel an discover the world but they also don’t often learn other languages or get curious about other cultures

I don’t know enough about the English to be as descriptive but from what I’ve seen, the English are far less complicated
In a sense that they know what they are and what they aren’t and live life accordingly
The English culture is very clear and straightforward, it doesn’t involve a lot debating
But it makes them predictable and sometimes even boring

But both have a lot of similarities
I would say more similarities than differences even

Maybe_Maybe_not · Accepted Answer

Only from perceptions then, I tend to think of anglo-saxon culture as more pragmatism oriented, more "cold", distant also. That's the impression I had in England and Germany, whereas in Spain or Italy people seem warmer, not just the weather lol. It's closer to how I look at France, latin roots, you know

MontBlanc · Accepted Answer

French culture emphasizes refinement, aesthetics, and a slower, more deliberate approach to life, food, conversation, art, and etiquette are valued deeply. There’s pride in philosophy, history, and style.

Anglo Saxon culture tends to be more pragmatic, direct, and efficiency driven. Communication is often straightforward, and individualism and practicality are highlighted over ritual or presentation.

It’s not that one is better, just different ways societies prioritize values, expression, and daily life.

purplepoppy · Accepted Answer

Since when have the English had culture.

Lliam · Answer

French roots are Gallic. Anglo-Saxon is Germanic.

French made food and drink into art forms. Brits drink beer and have made no culinary contributions.

French people believe in democracy. Brits are loyal "subjects" who grovel before their social superiors.

OneViewpoint · Answer

Good food and wine to start. Perfumes. Clothing that doesn't involve wool and animal skins. Riviera warm water resorts. Ski resorts in the Alps. The French got rid of their monarchy and aristocracy in 1792. A unique commitment to the arts. A free spirited approach to sex vs the British Puritanical moralizing judgmental view of sex.

RavVid · Answer

An interesting question. Not sure it is easily answered. Is drunk on wine really different to drunk on beer?

A greater liking for form over function might be true.

I'll never forget the French dentist I saw in Paris. A large office with a Louis 14th desk and chair. The surgery was in a cupboard. An Australia dentist would have had jammed in three surgeries and would not have worried about the aesthetics.

Anonymous · Answer

French work culture is more hierarchical and, while evolving, has historically had fewer women in top managerial roles compared to Anglo-Saxon counterparts.

The French tend to prefer a structured, organized approach, while the Anglo-Saxon approach is often perceived as more flexible or muddling through.

Daytoday79 · Answer

French culture had a continuous connection after the fall of the Roman Empire. Clovis. The British / Celts in Britain were completely absorbed by the Romans and when the Romans left they lost everything and had to start over.

AngryCarl3 · Answer

French culture? What's that? Do you mean snails and frog's legs?

Anonymous · Answer

From what I'm told over and over again, the French tend to smell. So far, I've only ever met one French person and she didn't smell.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

French broads have bigger spuds than U. K. lasses?

NathanDavis · Answer

one of them, can cook...

loveslongnails · Answer

The word "culture".

qwerty2469 · Answer

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zombiewoof · Answer

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