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Health Scores and Food Presentation<\/b><\/h3>\n
One screen even showed \u201cNutri-Scores\u201d<\/b>, which tell you how healthy each item is.<\/p>\n
This surprised them\u2014it\u2019s not something they\u2019d seen at McDonald\u2019s in the U.S.<\/p>\n
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Desserts Like You\u2019re in a P\u00e2tisserie<\/b><\/h3>\n
They were also surprised to see French-style sweets on the menu.<\/p>\n
In addition to donuts and McFlurries, you could order colorful macarons<\/b>, a very French touch.<\/p>\n
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How the Food Actually Tastes (According to Them)<\/h2>\n
They tried everything they ordered\u2014and gave their honest reactions.<\/p>\n
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What\u2019s Better<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- The McFlurry<\/b> stood out. They liked how it was creamier<\/b> than in the U.S. and even had caramel inside<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- The Coca-Cola<\/b> was smoother and \u201cless acidic,\u201d according to them. They thought it had more flavor than back home.<\/li>\n
- The snack wrap<\/b> made her happy. She said she missed it from the U.S. menu, even though the chicken and sauce were slightly different.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What\u2019s Worse<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- The McQuesadilla<\/b> wasn\u2019t a hit. They expected meat, but it was only veggies and cheese.<\/li>\n
- The basement dining area<\/b> felt strange. They said it looked like a dungeon<\/b> with stone walls and very little light.<\/li>\n
- The bathroom was dirty<\/b>, which left a bad impression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What Tastes the Same<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- The french fries<\/b> and burger patty<\/b> tasted exactly the same as in the U.S., they said.<\/li>\n
- The vanilla sundae<\/b> also had the same flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The Dining Environment: A Quick Reality Check<\/h2>\nInterior Setup and Basement Dining<\/b><\/h3>\n
They had to eat downstairs<\/b>, where the ceiling looked like an old stone cave.<\/p>\n
It felt weird to them\u2014not like a typical fast food place.<\/p>\n
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Cultural Differences (Like Smoking Indoors)<\/b><\/h3>\n
One thing that bothered them was how many people were smoking<\/b> in and around the restaurant.<\/p>\n
They said this is common in Paris\u2014even in malls and near hotels\u2014but they didn\u2019t enjoy it, especially since they had their baby with them.<\/p>\n
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What This Tells Us About French vs. American Fast Food<\/h2>\n
In the end, they said French McDonald\u2019s has more variety<\/b>, nicer desserts<\/b>, and a few surprises.<\/p>\n
But most of the food tasted about the same.<\/p>\n
They gave the McDonald’s experience a 4 out of 10<\/b> overall.<\/p>\n
For them, it was an interesting stop\u2014but not something they\u2019d rush back to.<\/p>\n
Still, trying familiar things in a new country can teach you a lot about how cultures are different, even at a fast food counter.<\/p>\n
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Watch the video:<\/p>\n
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What\u2019s Worse<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- The McQuesadilla<\/b> wasn\u2019t a hit. They expected meat, but it was only veggies and cheese.<\/li>\n
- The basement dining area<\/b> felt strange. They said it looked like a dungeon<\/b> with stone walls and very little light.<\/li>\n
- The bathroom was dirty<\/b>, which left a bad impression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What Tastes the Same<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- The french fries<\/b> and burger patty<\/b> tasted exactly the same as in the U.S., they said.<\/li>\n
- The vanilla sundae<\/b> also had the same flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The Dining Environment: A Quick Reality Check<\/h2>\nInterior Setup and Basement Dining<\/b><\/h3>\n
They had to eat downstairs<\/b>, where the ceiling looked like an old stone cave.<\/p>\n
It felt weird to them\u2014not like a typical fast food place.<\/p>\n
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Cultural Differences (Like Smoking Indoors)<\/b><\/h3>\n
One thing that bothered them was how many people were smoking<\/b> in and around the restaurant.<\/p>\n
They said this is common in Paris\u2014even in malls and near hotels\u2014but they didn\u2019t enjoy it, especially since they had their baby with them.<\/p>\n
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What This Tells Us About French vs. American Fast Food<\/h2>\n
In the end, they said French McDonald\u2019s has more variety<\/b>, nicer desserts<\/b>, and a few surprises.<\/p>\n
But most of the food tasted about the same.<\/p>\n
They gave the McDonald’s experience a 4 out of 10<\/b> overall.<\/p>\n
For them, it was an interesting stop\u2014but not something they\u2019d rush back to.<\/p>\n
Still, trying familiar things in a new country can teach you a lot about how cultures are different, even at a fast food counter.<\/p>\n
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Watch the video:<\/p>\n
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What Tastes the Same<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- The french fries<\/b> and burger patty<\/b> tasted exactly the same as in the U.S., they said.<\/li>\n
- The vanilla sundae<\/b> also had the same flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The Dining Environment: A Quick Reality Check<\/h2>\nInterior Setup and Basement Dining<\/b><\/h3>\n
They had to eat downstairs<\/b>, where the ceiling looked like an old stone cave.<\/p>\n
It felt weird to them\u2014not like a typical fast food place.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Cultural Differences (Like Smoking Indoors)<\/b><\/h3>\n
One thing that bothered them was how many people were smoking<\/b> in and around the restaurant.<\/p>\n
They said this is common in Paris\u2014even in malls and near hotels\u2014but they didn\u2019t enjoy it, especially since they had their baby with them.<\/p>\n
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What This Tells Us About French vs. American Fast Food<\/h2>\n
In the end, they said French McDonald\u2019s has more variety<\/b>, nicer desserts<\/b>, and a few surprises.<\/p>\n
But most of the food tasted about the same.<\/p>\n
They gave the McDonald’s experience a 4 out of 10<\/b> overall.<\/p>\n
For them, it was an interesting stop\u2014but not something they\u2019d rush back to.<\/p>\n
Still, trying familiar things in a new country can teach you a lot about how cultures are different, even at a fast food counter.<\/p>\n
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Watch the video:<\/p>\n
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The Dining Environment: A Quick Reality Check<\/h2>\nInterior Setup and Basement Dining<\/b><\/h3>\n
They had to eat downstairs<\/b>, where the ceiling looked like an old stone cave.<\/p>\n
It felt weird to them\u2014not like a typical fast food place.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Cultural Differences (Like Smoking Indoors)<\/b><\/h3>\n
One thing that bothered them was how many people were smoking<\/b> in and around the restaurant.<\/p>\n
They said this is common in Paris\u2014even in malls and near hotels\u2014but they didn\u2019t enjoy it, especially since they had their baby with them.<\/p>\n
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What This Tells Us About French vs. American Fast Food<\/h2>\n
In the end, they said French McDonald\u2019s has more variety<\/b>, nicer desserts<\/b>, and a few surprises.<\/p>\n
But most of the food tasted about the same.<\/p>\n
They gave the McDonald’s experience a 4 out of 10<\/b> overall.<\/p>\n
For them, it was an interesting stop\u2014but not something they\u2019d rush back to.<\/p>\n
Still, trying familiar things in a new country can teach you a lot about how cultures are different, even at a fast food counter.<\/p>\n
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Watch the video:<\/p>\n