parisfornia
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What you really have to worry about is those people who say that the French are horrible! Do you really think it's realistic to categorize an entire nation as horrible? It makes no sense! They obviously have a wild hair in their butt about the French; who knows why... Every country in the world has good people and bad people. You have to wonder why they're so hell bent and determined to single out the French. |
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Raymo
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Are you incapable of making your own mind up or do you need to be told what to think? |
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Leesa
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no, they are worse! |
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Saudi Geoff
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Yes! |
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work4profitnow
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I have met two French guys and ther are eaygoing. Now I'm not sure if is bevause they are in USA or becuase that the way they are. I'm planning to go to France next May. I will keep you posted. |
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consigliere
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No. I travel to France every year for a vacation and the French are just like anyone else. Treat people with respect and you will get respect. I always try to speak a little French and that always helps. Most will put you out of your misery and switch to English. I always have a nice time there and have many friends there. |
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November_girl
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I just came back from Paris, and the people there were lovely, and that was after they lost the world cup! In my experience the French are lovely, they just get a bad press from the uk and us media, probably because those countries are jealous of the french. |
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Mayee Z
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Umm...no. They are actually shy. Like, people say French hate foreigners, but that isn't true. They just think it is a bit unusual to be around them, and sometimes make these mistakes people call horrible.
They're kind of like Americans in another way, except more shy. |
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expat
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Yes they are !!! I am French, moved to the UK 4 years ago and wouldn't go back for anything.
French are rude, mad, stressed and, oh, unwelcoming. |
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Mark J
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No in exactly the same as not all amercians are dumb rednecks, all germans hunourless, all brits arrogant, and all swiss like the Germans, but without the humour.
However The french ahve a great deal of prode in France, the country the people etc, somethign we lack
In much the same manner as the UK the further you go from the capital the more freindly people are, the less ignoratn, the less sneering the less smug.
Its a stereotype, and like most stereotypes it binds some truth and some fiction to create an overall image.
The French can be deligtfull, spontaneous, considerate and freindly, they can can also be surly, ignorant, dirty and hostile. Often the reaction you get is down to you and how you approach different people.If you nake an effort to speak French and learn about their culture then I've (nearly) always found them to be charming |
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mark p
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no there even worse than everybody says,france toilet of e.u |
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xxxxxxxxx
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erm.... not all of them! |
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claireyC
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I love everything about the french. the style, the accent and the people. Its just a different culture, they are far more relaxed where as we are so stressed all the time. |
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goodbye marylou
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Avec des questions aussi profondes que celle-là , on se demande pourquoi il y a un sentiment anti-américain en France !!! |
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ii337
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I live in France now and have done for ten years.
They are lovely but come across as arrogant and whilst an accent is sexy being in a relationship is hard, (i was married to a French girl too).
They also come across as miserable a lot, especially in Paris. Due to the fact they are taxed to the max and unemployment is high and there isnt much to do outside the cities.
French men tend to be very macho and that can be off putting to the girls.
But, its a lovely country with lovely people and those Brits that hate them dont know them.
One thing though- they are'nt as great at food as they pretend. The UK has surpassed them recently.Always a good topic of debate with the most arrogant macho bloke you find! He,He.
Go and foind out, but dont expect a great nightlife! |
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saorsie
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well we won the war and we dont burn sheep alive. |
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d_nickolls
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my Friend Elsa is french and she is lovely |
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Michelle86
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I'm french, and i think i am far from horrible... |
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SunnyDays
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There are good and bad people in every nationailty, its wrong to condemn all for one bad experience, treat everyone with a smile and you will be fine! |
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aprilx4u
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the most lovely p[assionate g/f I had was french. |
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Anonymous M
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No, not all of them. But if you are traveling there, and you know some french words but cannot really speak it, it is best to just speak English, rather than attempting to speak French and mutilating their language, which would probably upset many Frenchmen. |
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lud972
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No we are not, but may be we've got a different way to see the life... |
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edrisss233
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no fench not real horrible as evrynoe |
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Lux
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no!! of course not!! i'm french and i'm a great person!!! |
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williamair1
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I was in France for two and a half months this sumemr. My experience was far from what I had been told. The French are very helpful. I guess you will get obnoxious people in every country. It is just that if you are polite and wear a smile you will be better off. |
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paja
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Don't be stupid. There are good French and bad French people just like everywhere else
I don't know why the english have such a problem with them |
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fieldmouse
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No, they are just a bit haughty.
Probably because they have the best wine, food, countryside, public transport, health service etc. in the world.
Pity about their pop music and fashion sense. |
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woody
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Yeh,blimming frogs. |
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rendragoon
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Not as what you're expected. It's actually depends on the person's perspectives in life.
Basically, I feel that the French are quite polite and sociable. It's best to greet them first before serving you. Face it, it makes everyone's day better if you greet with a smile.
Secondly, remember the myth saying that French won't help you if you speak English. Well, that's all in the past now. French now learn English language at the age of six. They now have this perspective that English acts as business language. Therefore, it's important for them to learn it. So, you can speak basic English with them...but it's best to equip yourself with a little basic French phrases, just in case.
So, it's all boils down to who's making the first move -- taking the initiative --. |
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Wounded duckmate
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Oui! |
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Mydel
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No, they aren't but Belgians are better ... |
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