We need to talk about EMILY IN PARIS... | Parisian chic | Justine Leconte

Summary by Krater

A French fashion designer based in the US fact-checks the Netflix show Emily in Paris, distinguishing between authentic French cultural nuances and exaggerated clichés.

From the video

Answers: Is Emily in Paris accurate about French culture and life in Paris?

• French culture vs American culture
• Emily in Paris fact check
• Parisian etiquette and stereotypes
• Language barriers in France

What it concludes

• Emily in Paris mixes workplace success with an unrealistic romantic and social lifestyle in Paris.
• Expecting everyone in France to speak English without asking first is considered disrespectful.
• Cafes in Paris charge significantly higher prices for coffee than actual local standards.
• The geography of Emily's morning run past the Eiffel Tower, Pantheon, and Arc de Triomphe makes no sense.
• Statistical data shows American smokers actually consume more cigarettes per day than French smokers.
• Smoking in French workplaces, bars, and restaurants has been strictly forbidden by law since 2007 and 2008.