Question

We have a new classmate at school. His name is Jean, and he comes from a country in Europe called France. He is a quiet boy with a shy smile, and he speaks with an accent.

During recess today, we crowded around Jean and asked him lots of questions about living in France. We asked if people in France eat French fries. Jean said that people do eat French fries, but they call them frites. We asked Jean how France is different from our country. He said that there are many differences between the two cultures, starting with the language. In France, most people speak both French and English, especially in the cities. Jean started learning English when he was just three years old!

Jean said that he lived near Paris, which is the capital of France. He said that Paris is known as the fashion capital of the world, and that lots of people in Paris wear beautiful clothes. When people greet each other in France, they kiss each other on both cheeks. Here, we usually shake hands. Jean said that he was finding it hard to remember to do this.

The French people seem to like to eat a lot. Jean said that his family usually spends two hours having lunch every day. He said that families in France like to eat together, enjoying the food and each other's company. Jean said they do not eat in front of the television like we do here. They also eat much later than most people here. Jean says that sometimes his family does not sit down to dinner until 8 PM!
Why is Jean finding it difficult to adjust to life in another country?
a
He does not speak the language.
b
He does not like the clothes.
c
He forgets how to greet people.
d
He does not like the food.
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Answer 1

c — He forgets how to greet people. Jean said he was finding it hard to remember to kiss on both cheeks as they do in France.