Shock new research has revealed that most Brits secretly admire the French

Ooh la la! Shock new research has revealed that most Brits secretly admire the French. A poll of 2,000 people found we are envious of their superior food, sense of style and enviable work-life balance. Four in 10 claim to 'idolise' the French way of life and 66 per cent would love to adopt certain aspects into their own lives. The study even found we admire their work practices - such as clocking off at their contracted time and walking out on strike if they don't get what they want. A spokesperson for St Pierre, which commissioned the study as calls for Brits to ‘eat avec respect’, said: “The French lifestyle is often admired and romanticised worldwide and for good reason. “It can be characterised by a balance between work, leisure, and enjoying the finer things in life – something we don’t always get right here in the UK.”