Ep 2. Masculin F?minin

Emily in Paris season 1 episode 2 titled Masculin Féminin follows Emily, a young American woman who has relocated to Paris for her work. After an eventful first day at work, Emily is trying to adjust to the French way of life. She wakes up early to get to her job at Savoir quickly, with her new colleague Luc keeping a watchful eye on her.

Meanwhile, Emily's boss, Sylvie, has assigned her to pitch a new idea to a popular French perfume brand. As a result, Emily finds herself struggling to find inspiration for her pitch and begins to drift into her American ways of working, which poses a challenge given the cultural differences between the two countries.

One of the main plotlines of the episode is how Emily tries to fit in with the French culture while still maintaining her American work ethic. She faces a challenging situation when her co-worker Luc tries to take her out for lunch, and despite her efforts to be professional, she struggles to keep up with the French customs. However, she eventually starts to see the advantages of French culture, such as the work-life balance, and gradually learns to embrace it.

As the episode progresses, Emily also gets to know her new Parisian friends and becomes closer to her neighbor Gabriel. There is still a hint of Sophie's previous affection for Gabriel, which creates a tension between the two friends.

Overall, Emily in Paris season 1 episode 2 is an entertaining and engaging episode that showcases the differences in cultural values and work ethics between France and America. It tackles themes such as identity, cultural adaptation, and friendship, and provides a glimpse into the various social hierarchies of Parisian society.