Sunday, June 28, 2026

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How the French Time a Dinner

Guests arrive at 20h, sit at 21h, and leave near midnight. The gap between arrival and the table is deliberate: it is where the evening actually loosens.

Build a full hour of apero into your next dinner before anyone sits down. Resist serving the meal early even when it is ready.

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