I've worked with two french (really great guys!) that shared the same sentiment. 9-5 at all cost, looking busy was adamant compared to completing actual work. 2

I've worked with two french (really great guys!) that shared the same sentiment. 9-5 at all cost, looking busy was adamant compared to completing actual work. 2 hour lunches... They would probably never work in their home country again. There are probably exceptions, but they both worked for big banks in Paris (not the same).