"From our own correspondents" is one of my favourite radio programmes. It tells you stories from around the world which you would not hear/read about in mainstream programmes/articles.
A recent programme describe the French etiquette at dinner parties. Some were true, but I am sceptical about others, such as "Never compliment the cook" or "Never say 'Bon Appetit'" as it is allegedly considered very rude. Does this mean that I have been ignoring the social conventions in my own country during the 20 years I was living there???? I will give my opinion on any other subject from the article you may want me to clarify.
Still on the subject of food, an interesting article/broadcast called "Cherry Coke all around" raised my interest. It comforted some prejudices that Europeans have about Americans, but I am determined not to believe all of it. I am sure some Americans can make the difference between a proper tomato and some chemicallly-grown red tomato-shaped stuff.
But oh dear, if I had the money the people in the article seem to have, I would refuse to eat that stuff and get some real food, or probably even grow some of it myself!
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