While traveling recently I noticed a few habits that made me say  "The French have it right!"

All chairs at outdoor cafes face out toward the street (don't let the world pass you by);

99% of the retail stores were closed by 6:00 pm. Spend quality time not money;

99% of the restaurants stopped serving food by 10:00 pm - nothing good comes from eating late at night!;

Bike riding and walking were rampant;bit do NOT mix well in Paris (pedestrians are NOT the king there). 

It was a vibrant and young city, full of healthy pleasant individuals. With the cleanest streets I have ever seen in a large city.  I think there is much to learn here.

Anyone else notice some nice customs while traveling????