SHOCK new research has revealed that most Brits secretly admire the French. A poll of 2,000 people found we are envious of their superior food, sense of style and enviable work-life balance. Four in 10 even claim to 'idolise' the French way of life and 66 per cent would love to adopt certain aspects into their own lives.
The study even found we admire their work practices - such as clocking off at their contracted time and walking out on strike if they don't get what they want. While 43 per cent would like to have the same passion for fashion as the French do, and 39 per cent admire the way they have perfected the ideal work life balance. A spokesperson for St Pierre, which commissioned the study as it calls on Brits to ‘eat avec respect’, said: “The French lifestyle is often admired and romanticised worldwide and for good reason.
“It can be characterised by a balance between work , leisure, and enjoying the finer things in life – something we don’t always get right here in the UK. “When it comes to food, meals are often a time to savour and enjoy, rather than to rush, and the French take pride in what they eat, right down to the presentation.” The study found 32 per cent have even considered moving to France for the lifestyle, with it being described as ‘stylish’ (48 per cent), relaxed (41 per cent), and ‘balanced’ (36 per cent).
And three in 10 went as far as to say that if everyone adopted some aspects of French living, the world would be a happier .
