Liz studies abroad!: The differences

There are some things that I noticed right away, and even more that made sense but I'm just beginning to notice all the difference between French and American life. Sometimes I prefer one over the other or vice versa.
Like the fact that the toilet (toilette) and the bathroom/shower (salle du bain) are in fact separate rooms and different words. But that kind of clicked right away.
Then there were others, I noticed this while walking to class in the mornings, no one's in a crazy rush, they take their time, walk their dogs, talk to people. And almost no one in their phones, maybe a person or two with headphones in-and they're usually young. I found this pretty refreshing, as much as I take advantage of technology and being able to talk to all the lovely people back home, it's nice to take a break and not be glued to your device.
Another thing while watching TV, there was a commercial for quick- a fast food restaurant similar to McDonald and at the bottom of the screen a warning- basically for your health, eat in moderation and exercise. There are also hardly any really unhealthy restaurants here and very very few American chains. Something America should think about-but let's be honest it would never happen. I honestly feel like I've been eating so much healthier here, it's really only the younger people who go to fast food here.
Also all the shops close early, only really some restaurants, cafes and conveniences stores are open later than 7/8 and almost none open on Sunday's. A pretty big change from when we're used to everything being open 24/7 or really late, like going to meijer's when you forget something or need something or heading through the drive through at just about any time when you're hungry.
If anything it's just kind of a refreshing change, and it is so beautiful here, I think it's all hitting me at once. So many little corners to go explore- between classes and keeping up with everyone that is.