"When we were in Paris, we were shocked to find out that you could only eat at certain times in a public eatery. They truly are lazy people who despise Americans."
I lived in France for 12 years. The problem is the Socialist government. I always found the people to be gracious, hospitable, honest and hard working.The only anti-Americans I encountered were in Socialist elitist and academic circles.
The restaurants in Paris follow lunch and dinner hours because they are real restaurants, not fast food joints.
They serve lunch and dinner at hours when people eat lunch and dinner.
The same is true in NY and other large cities.