The Comparison: Italy vs. France

Ciao a tutti,

I've been in France the same amount of days as I have Italy, so decided this would be an appropriate time to compare the two countries side-by-side and see which traits about each I like better than the other.

Please note: both countries are great; I suggest to you all to try to see them! If I come off disrespectful or biased one way it is completely unintentional. I love both France and Italy!

People
The people in Italy are extremely friendly! Whether you're best friends since diapers or it's the first time you've met them, they typically will be extremely kind and excited to meet you. Once I was standing alone waiting for my host mother and a group approached me and started a conversation. For someone who can be timid and isn't one to run up to a group and join in (like me), this is excellent.
The people in France are nice too, but not as nice and friendly as the Italian population. Or maybe that's just because I've only been here for 10 days in each country.
Italy gets the slight edge in the people comparison.

Tourist Attractions
I've only been in a few cities in Italy and their strength isn't necessarily the tourist attractions they offer.
I'm in Paris. Isn't this enough of an explanation? This is the most toured country and city for good reason; every corner you turn you can find something interesting to do.
France gets my definite vote for the tourist attractions comparison.

Architecture
Italian architecture is beautiful. I'm not educated even the slightest amount on this subject so I cannot go into detail of why I like or why I don't like it, all I can do is stare at its beauty. And it is full of beauty!
French architecture is great too. In fact, I love it! The design of the buildings and churches alongside the Seine River is just indescribable. If you are friends with me on Facebook, I've posted many pictures. If not, I plan on posting a few on my blog.
France gets my vote for the architecture comparison.

Natural Landscape
Italy is full of beautiful landscape. Flying into Catania on my first day of being in Italy was so beautiful. Mountains and valleys and the sea all amaze my eyes. These are three things the area I live in is full of.
France I'm quite sure has beautiful landscape too, just not necessarily in the region I'm currently in.
Italy gets my vote for the natural landscape comparison.

Clothing
This is a hard comparison. I jumped from 90 degree weather to 60 degree weather.
In Italy, people were always wearing warm weather clothing (shocking, isn't it?). Their dressing style includes tight fitting shirts, shorts, and pants.
In France, yes you guess correctly, people dress for colder weather. The girls all wear skinny jeans (of multiple colors) and a coat to keep them warm. I see a few boys who dress like an American boy (sweat pants, t-shirt) but the majority wear jeans (of multiple colors) and a light coat.
From the little I've seen, I give France the vote for the clothing comparison.

Food
This is the hardest comparison of them all. Italy and France have the greatest cuisines in the world. No questions asked.
Italy is most famous for pizza and pasta for good reason. My two meals in Italy were: 1. lasagna 2. pizza. After this, I knew I was set for a good year. But the Italians prepare good meat courses too.
The French are most known for their croissants, pastries, and other types of bread. The French bread is to die for! Crepes is also great. Every meal I've had in each country I have enjoyed!
Both of these countries are unique. For this reason, I must say it is a tie for the food comparison.

Language
Both are romance languages. Both are beautiful, but one is the most beautiful language in the world.
People in Italy speak Italian. If you ever listen to native Italian speakers communicate with each other, you'd fall in love with the language the same way I have. It flows from one word to the next so perfect.
People in France speak French. Again, another beautiful language but in my opinion, not as smooth sounding as Italian. French has been really difficult for me to pick up by just listening.
Italian gets my vote for the language comparison.

My Verdict
It is a tie.
These two cultures with both differences and similarities are too difficult and too close to give an edge on. I love both France and Italy.

I hope you all weren't too disappointed with me not naming a country as the winner; they are just too close to name a winner!

Have a great Sunday everyone.

Until next time, ciao.

AF