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New York Post
16-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
More than half of Americans admire the French way of life and how they approach work
More than half of Americans admire the French way of life, with their love of fresh ingredients, arts and culture – and a good work/life balance at the top of the list. A poll of 2,000 adults found 29 percent of France-admirers love their preference for fresh food over processed items, while the same percentage appreciates their love of arts and culture. Advertisement French work practices are also admired by many – with 60 percent believing the French have a better work life balance, compared to just 10 percent for Americans. 5 A poll of 2,000 adults found 29 percent of France-admirers love fresh food over processed items and appreciate their love of arts and culture. Artem – More than one in five (22 percent) respect their commitment to clocking off work at their contracted time, and 22 percent like how they protect lunch breaks as a 'sacred time.' Enjoying fine cuisine and their sense of style are also among the areas Americans admire about the French lifestyle. Advertisement It also emerged 22 percent of those who know of the French way of life would love to adopt certain aspects into their own lives – with the most envied areas being food, time for hobbies and interests, and taking longer lunch breaks. 5 The most envied areas of French life are food, time for hobbies and interests and longer lunch breaks. Adam Gray / 72Point / PinPep While 21 percent have taken onboard their attitudes to romance, with the same number trying to be more humble. A spokesperson for bakery brand St Pierre, which commissioned the study and surprised Americans during their lunch break with a French dining experience to encourage them to 'Eat Avec Respect' said: 'The French lifestyle is often admired and romanticized worldwide and for good reason. Advertisement 'There's something timeless and deeply alluring about the French way of life that continues to captivate Americans. 5 'There's something timeless and deeply alluring about the French way of life that continues to captivate Americans,' a spokesperson for bakery brand St Pierre, who commissioned the study, said. Adam Gray / 72Point / PinPep 'Whether it's the art of slowing down, prioritizing quality over quantity, or the effortless sense of style, France offers a rhythm of life that feels both sophisticated and grounded. 'It's a culture that places value on experiences – a morning coffee at a sidewalk café, a leisurely stroll through a local market, or an afternoon spent with family around the table.' Advertisement The research also found 29 percent of Americans consider it 'unlikely' that French people admire any parts of the American lifestyle. 5 29 percent of Americans consider it 'unlikely' that French people admire any parts of the American lifestyle. Ekaterina Pokrovsky – And 42 percent would even like to hop across the Atlantic permanently and live in France someday. But if US citizens were to present American food to other countries, they'd be most proud to offer a meaty cheeseburger (27 percent) or some fried chicken (27 percent). With nearly as many (26 percent) as proud of barbecue ribs, and 22 percent opting to show off a classic US apple pie. But one in four of those polled, via OnePoll, admit they get most of their information about the French lifestyle from social media like Instagram or TikTok, while 19 percent pick it up from YouTube. 5 42 percent of Americans would like to live in France someday. zigres – The spokesperson for St Pierre, which has also created a hilarious video teaching American workers to be more 'French' in their lunch-taking, said: 'Many Americans admire how the French approach balance – not just in food and fashion, but in work and rest. Advertisement 'There's a deep respect for boundaries when it comes to time off, and a national understanding that taking proper breaks isn't laziness – it's essential to wellbeing and productivity. 'Good food is good for the soul, which is why we believe that lunchbreaks – and any other meal time – is a time to 'eat avec respect'.' TOP 20 THINGS AMERICANS ADMIRE ABOUT THE FRENCH LIFESTYLE: 1. Eating fresh ingredients 2. Love of arts and culture Advertisement 3. The ideal work/life balance 4. Making time to enjoy meals 5. Enjoying the best moments in life 6. Being romantics Advertisement 7. Appreciating fine cuisine 8. Overall better diet than the Americans 9. Better food and drink standards than America 10. Sense of style Advertisement 11. Ditching processed foods 12. Living humbly 13. Taking in their surroundings rather than rushing through the city 14. Making time for hobbies and interests 15. Making time for cooking 16. Better food and drink options than America 17. Being authentic 18. Passionate about interests 19. Good etiquette skills 20. Making every mealtime an occasion
Gulf Today
18-06-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Three ways to transform croissants into your new favourite meal
From pistachio cream and raspberries to cheese , these three recipes will take your croissant game from simple to magnifique – no beret required Why settle for just butter and jam when you can elevate the classic croissant to new levels with these five irresistible recipes from bakery experts St Pierre? Add a Parisian twist to your brunch or even afternoon tea with the raspberry and cream croissants with almonds. Or why not try the French pâtisserie classic pairing of raspberry and pistachio with the pistachio cream croissant with freeze-dried raspberries, featuring tangy freeze-dried raspberries and smooth pistachio cream the recipe perfectly balances nutty richness and bright tartness – délicieux! Why not take your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean with the tomato, pesto and mozzarella croissants, sprinkled with sesame seeds? Perfect for a leisurely lunch or a delightful snack, combining juicy tomatoes, fragrant pesto and creamy mozzarella for a bite of sunshine. Raspberry and cream croissants with almonds recipe Ingredients: 2 croissants Large handful raspberries 125ml double or whipping cream 1 tbsp icing sugar, sifted plus a little for dusting 1 tbsp flaked almonds Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 160C and warm the croissants for 5-6 minutes (or as per instructions on pack). 2. Meanwhile, whip the cream together with the sifted icing sugar and set aside. 3. When the croissants are warm, slice horizontally, then spread half the cream onto each croissant then top each with raspberries. 4. Sprinkle with flaked almonds. 5. Pop on the lids and dust with a little icing sugar before serving. Pistachio cream croissant with freeze-dried raspberries recipe Ingredients: 2 croissants Pistachio cream 1 tsp chopped pistachios 1 tsp freeze-dried raspberries Method: 1. Slice open the croissants along the top. 2. Fill the croissants with pistachio cream using a spoon or a piping bag. 3. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and freeze-dried raspberries. Tomato, pesto and mozzarella croissants with sesame seeds recipe Ingredients: 2 croissants 2 tomatoes, sliced thinly 1 ball mozzarella, drained and thinly sliced 2 tsp green pesto Rocket salad Few fresh basil leaves Black sesame seeds Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 160C and warm the croissants for 5-6 minutes (or as per instructions on pack). 2. Meanwhile, thinly slice the tomatoes and mozzarella. 3. When the croissants are warm, slice horizontally, then spread over a little pesto. 4. Add the sliced tomato, mozzarella and rocket salad. 5. Scatter over a few basil leaves and pop on the lids. 6. Finish with sprinkling black sesame seeds. The Independent
North Wales Chronicle
06-06-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Brits are giving away up to £29 billion worth of work a year
A poll of 2,000 adults in full or part-time employment found those who have a lunchbreak typically take only 70 per cent of their allotted time – and those who don't take their full break end up skipping it entirely twice per week. For someone in full-time employment, who works an average of 233 days per year and based on the average full-time salary, this is effectively £1,012 worth of time annually they're forgoing. Nearly half (46 per cent) say this is because they have 'too much work to do', with other reasons identified as feeling pressured to go back to work (23 per cent) and not seeing the point because they don't have enough time to go anywhere (21 per cent). And more than a third (35 per cent) deemed their lunchbreaks 'too short' – with the average amount of time given to them during a workday only 39 minutes. To give working Brits back their afternoon breaks, bakery brand, St Pierre, set up a 'respect zone' in Potter's Field Park – paying homage to the sacred lunchbreak and urging Londoners to 'eat avec respect'. It has been designed to transport lunch-breakers to Paris, encouraging workers to 'do as les Français' – who are notorious for making the most of their slow-paced and leisurely lunches. A spokesperson from the brand said: 'Lunchbreaks shouldn't be a luxury – and especially not something we feel pressured to forego. 'Even though life is busy and work is important, we need to remember to take time out for ourselves to really get that break we need – and go back to work energised, refreshed, and satisfied by a delicious meal we were able to properly savour.' This is clearly needed, as 22 per cent believe we don't respect our midday meal enough in this country, especially compared to others in Europe – with Spain (33 per cent), Italy (28 per cent), and France (27 per cent) the most enviable. Respect was also missing from their employers' attitudes towards this sacred time according to 23 per cent, with four in 10 declaring employers should encourage all staff to take their full lunchbreaks. But even when those polled do manage to take time for a midday meal, over half (51 per cent) often do something work-related, such as checking emails or answering calls. This may be because 52 per cent admitted they tend to stay at their desks during lunch, even if not doing work – with a popular alternative being mindlessly scrolling through social media (42 per cent). And of those who do work through this period, over a fifth (22 per cent) admitted they would find it hard to break the unhealthy habit if they were given the chance. This revelation comes despite 37 per cent agreeing regularly not taking a lunchbreak can lead to burnout and can negatively affect work performance (28 per cent). As a result of these non-existent lunchbreaks, food choices also suffer – with 42 per cent rating them as 'average', or worse, according to data. The phenomenon also leads to lunchtime being a solitary affair in the UK, with 38 per cent revealing they typically spend this time alone, despite just under half (46 per cent) saying they would enjoy this time much more if they ate with others. St. Pierre's spokesperson added: 'It's a sad state of affairs that our main break during a long day of work isn't really being treated as one – and that we can't seem to switch off even when given permission. 'There's something to be learned from the French here – taking that moment to really unwind and enjoy a delicious meal, without thinking about other things. 'We're also missing a prime opportunity in our everyday lives to connect with other people over good food and conversation.'
South Wales Argus
06-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Brits are giving away up to £29 billion worth of work a year
A poll of 2,000 adults in full or part-time employment found those who have a lunchbreak typically take only 70 per cent of their allotted time – and those who don't take their full break end up skipping it entirely twice per week. For someone in full-time employment, who works an average of 233 days per year and based on the average full-time salary, this is effectively £1,012 worth of time annually they're forgoing. Nearly half (46 per cent) say this is because they have 'too much work to do', with other reasons identified as feeling pressured to go back to work (23 per cent) and not seeing the point because they don't have enough time to go anywhere (21 per cent). And more than a third (35 per cent) deemed their lunchbreaks 'too short' – with the average amount of time given to them during a workday only 39 minutes. To give working Brits back their afternoon breaks, bakery brand, St Pierre, set up a 'respect zone' in Potter's Field Park – paying homage to the sacred lunchbreak and urging Londoners to 'eat avec respect'. It has been designed to transport lunch-breakers to Paris, encouraging workers to 'do as les Français' – who are notorious for making the most of their slow-paced and leisurely lunches. A spokesperson from the brand said: 'Lunchbreaks shouldn't be a luxury – and especially not something we feel pressured to forego. 'Even though life is busy and work is important, we need to remember to take time out for ourselves to really get that break we need – and go back to work energised, refreshed, and satisfied by a delicious meal we were able to properly savour.' This is clearly needed, as 22 per cent believe we don't respect our midday meal enough in this country, especially compared to others in Europe – with Spain (33 per cent), Italy (28 per cent), and France (27 per cent) the most enviable. Respect was also missing from their employers' attitudes towards this sacred time according to 23 per cent, with four in 10 declaring employers should encourage all staff to take their full lunchbreaks. But even when those polled do manage to take time for a midday meal, over half (51 per cent) often do something work-related, such as checking emails or answering calls. This may be because 52 per cent admitted they tend to stay at their desks during lunch, even if not doing work – with a popular alternative being mindlessly scrolling through social media (42 per cent). And of those who do work through this period, over a fifth (22 per cent) admitted they would find it hard to break the unhealthy habit if they were given the chance. This revelation comes despite 37 per cent agreeing regularly not taking a lunchbreak can lead to burnout and can negatively affect work performance (28 per cent). As a result of these non-existent lunchbreaks, food choices also suffer – with 42 per cent rating them as 'average', or worse, according to data. The phenomenon also leads to lunchtime being a solitary affair in the UK, with 38 per cent revealing they typically spend this time alone, despite just under half (46 per cent) saying they would enjoy this time much more if they ate with others. St. Pierre's spokesperson added: 'It's a sad state of affairs that our main break during a long day of work isn't really being treated as one – and that we can't seem to switch off even when given permission. 'There's something to be learned from the French here – taking that moment to really unwind and enjoy a delicious meal, without thinking about other things. 'We're also missing a prime opportunity in our everyday lives to connect with other people over good food and conversation.'
Rhyl Journal
06-06-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Brits are giving away up to £29 billion worth of work a year
A poll of 2,000 adults in full or part-time employment found those who have a lunchbreak typically take only 70 per cent of their allotted time – and those who don't take their full break end up skipping it entirely twice per week. For someone in full-time employment, who works an average of 233 days per year and based on the average full-time salary, this is effectively £1,012 worth of time annually they're forgoing. Nearly half (46 per cent) say this is because they have 'too much work to do', with other reasons identified as feeling pressured to go back to work (23 per cent) and not seeing the point because they don't have enough time to go anywhere (21 per cent). And more than a third (35 per cent) deemed their lunchbreaks 'too short' – with the average amount of time given to them during a workday only 39 minutes. To give working Brits back their afternoon breaks, bakery brand, St Pierre, set up a 'respect zone' in Potter's Field Park – paying homage to the sacred lunchbreak and urging Londoners to 'eat avec respect'. It has been designed to transport lunch-breakers to Paris, encouraging workers to 'do as les Français' – who are notorious for making the most of their slow-paced and leisurely lunches. A spokesperson from the brand said: 'Lunchbreaks shouldn't be a luxury – and especially not something we feel pressured to forego. 'Even though life is busy and work is important, we need to remember to take time out for ourselves to really get that break we need – and go back to work energised, refreshed, and satisfied by a delicious meal we were able to properly savour.' This is clearly needed, as 22 per cent believe we don't respect our midday meal enough in this country, especially compared to others in Europe – with Spain (33 per cent), Italy (28 per cent), and France (27 per cent) the most enviable. Respect was also missing from their employers' attitudes towards this sacred time according to 23 per cent, with four in 10 declaring employers should encourage all staff to take their full lunchbreaks. But even when those polled do manage to take time for a midday meal, over half (51 per cent) often do something work-related, such as checking emails or answering calls. This may be because 52 per cent admitted they tend to stay at their desks during lunch, even if not doing work – with a popular alternative being mindlessly scrolling through social media (42 per cent). And of those who do work through this period, over a fifth (22 per cent) admitted they would find it hard to break the unhealthy habit if they were given the chance. This revelation comes despite 37 per cent agreeing regularly not taking a lunchbreak can lead to burnout and can negatively affect work performance (28 per cent). As a result of these non-existent lunchbreaks, food choices also suffer – with 42 per cent rating them as 'average', or worse, according to data. The phenomenon also leads to lunchtime being a solitary affair in the UK, with 38 per cent revealing they typically spend this time alone, despite just under half (46 per cent) saying they would enjoy this time much more if they ate with others. St. Pierre's spokesperson added: 'It's a sad state of affairs that our main break during a long day of work isn't really being treated as one – and that we can't seem to switch off even when given permission. 'There's something to be learned from the French here – taking that moment to really unwind and enjoy a delicious meal, without thinking about other things. 'We're also missing a prime opportunity in our everyday lives to connect with other people over good food and conversation.'
