1997

This photo illustrates a personal experience I had with my host mother. Last week, I was sick with a "rhume" (cold) and I told my mom during dinner. After I had taken a shower, I came downstairs and my mom demanded I drink some tea, as she poured me a mug. She then also gave me a grapefruit because they are high in Vitamin C which is a strong agent in fighting against any sickness. This is a great example of how the French occupy their time with friendship as a main priority. L'amitié is a major part of French culture: as my mom could've gone to bed (as she usually does after dinner), she stayed up to help me, as well as sat down and conversed with me so I wasn't alone.