The French are actually really nice people (serious)

huntx7 · 08-02-2009, 10:40 AM

I always hear people talking about how the French are rude and dislike Americans, but I went backpacking through Europe this summer and went along the French Riviera.

Anyways, everyone there was rather helpful and friendly. People literally came up to us to ask if we were Americans, and then they'd talk about how they love Americans and wish us the best.

Maybe it's because we didn't visit Paris, but I honestly think Obama is responsible.

Respect the serious tag

JustAnotherUser · 08-02-2009, 10:43 AM

My dad loved the French too. They just hate the arrogent tourists. Like, there was a woman who was bitching about france on the subway...and acted amazed when someone told her to shut the hell up and go back home. Basically, he found that people didn't like or not Americans. They appreciated the fact that he knew different languages and asked about their cities. Just don't be the annoying American tourist who asks everything in English and acts privilaged.

T-Roach · 08-02-2009, 10:47 AM

they act much more kindly if you start with "bonjour" or at least try to speak some french

invection · 08-02-2009, 10:49 AM

cuz they wana PIIYB

koh19 · 08-02-2009, 10:50 AM

Stay in Paris a couple days and you'll see how friendly they really are.

CLK-GTR · 08-02-2009, 10:52 AM

makes no difference if you're nice to them or not really, as soon as your back's turned they'll be flipping you the bird. only thing you can control is how they act to your face.

huntx7 · 08-02-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Roach

they act much more kindly if you start with "bonjour" or at least try to speak some french

I don't speak any French; however, I was extremely respectful and friendly.

MuscleMan009 · 08-02-2009, 10:53 AM

Paris people suck.

Total *******s and full of gypsies.

******* busdriver took off when half of our party was off the bus and half was still on, while we were in the middle of getting off.

huntx7 · 08-02-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by koh19

Stay in Paris a couple days and you'll see how friendly they really are.

I suppose Paris may be different

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Originally Posted by CLK-GTR

makes no difference if you're nice to them or not really, as soon as your back's turned they'll be flipping you the bird. only thing you can control is how they act to your face.

I really don't think so. In all honesty, I would think Obama is responsible.

The Germans were rather nice, aber ich spreche Deutsch

AdeAkinbiyi · 08-02-2009, 10:56 AM

I am from UK, but working in France (Cote d'Azur) for the summer. Totally agree with all your comments.

Usually derogatory comments regarding other nations are based on heresay, a one off experience or 50 year old stereotypes.

CLK-GTR · 08-02-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by huntx7

I suppose Paris may be different

I really don't think so. In all honesty, I would think Obama is responsible.

The Germans were rather nice, aber ich spreche Deutsch

I spend a lot of time in France, particularly Paris, and trust me, they're good at faking it. They have opened their minds a little with Obama, but the general outlook is still France > all.

And Germans are great people. My favourite Europeans

vegemetal · 08-02-2009, 11:04 AM

I spent two weeks in Paris with my family and everyone was extremely nice and helpful...even when my dad was doing things like asking a waiter "Can I just get a goddamned regular American coffee".

Encountered a couple of pickpockets on the subway but a guy leaned over and told us "don't turn your back to those pick pockets" and pointed them out to us.

My favorite part was the street musicians everywhere with like $1000s sitting in their guitar cases. Awesome city and I had a great time there.

(Myself and my bro speak french decently, that might have had something to do with our positive social encounters there)

Peanut_Butter · 08-02-2009, 11:07 AM

why wouldn't they be?

Golden Rule anyone?

lightweight99 · 08-02-2009, 11:10 AM

Then why are French tourists #1 on the list of major asses? They are probably nice to your face so you spend money at their shops but the moment you leave they are mocking you.

Hat_Monster · 08-02-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Roach

they act much more kindly if you start with "bonjour" or at least try to speak some french

This is definitely true. If you make an effort in trying to learn about their culture, they're all over you.

MuscularPiEman · 08-02-2009, 11:15 AM

XeNoN89 · 08-02-2009, 11:16 AM

I have been to paris twice and found them to be quite rude.

Where as i have been to florida twice and found pretty much every american there to be friendly.

platinumjason · 08-02-2009, 11:20 AM

Pretty much goes for any foreign country you visit, at least try and speak their language, most of the time they will speak english with you after you make an attempt.

vegemetal · 08-02-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by XeNoN89

I have been to paris twice and found them to be quite rude.

I think that a great deal of people who have a "rude" experience in another culture are just experiencing culture shock and the effects of not speaking the native language of the country they are in. If you spoke Spanish as a second language and encountered a lot of Mexican tourists, they might find you rude too.

When you visit another country you don't spend a long time in, you are in a new and relatively uncomfortable place, surrounded by people who are extremely comfortable with their surroundings. Just saying, its something to think about instead of just calling all Parisians or all French people rude.

I2id3r · 08-02-2009, 11:22 AM

paris is very disciminate towards americans...been there 4 years ago

and ^^^^^No not rude, they were purposely ****ing with me and my father while we were trying to get directions to see the Eiffel tower. Sending us on a wild goose chase and ****. Did meet a nice dude who knew 0 english but knew how to call george bush an *******, though.

huntx7 · 08-02-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lightweight99

Then why are French tourists #1 on the list of major asses? They are probably nice to your face so you spend money at their shops but the moment you leave they are mocking you.

I actually didn't buy anything there, really.

Lots of people saw us on the street and just were like "Are you guys Americans? Nice to have you here. OBAMA!"

Immichaelski · 08-02-2009, 11:28 AM

Why dont americans stay in their own country, its big enough as it is.

blananana4 · 08-02-2009, 11:31 AM

they fcking hate us, the rudeness I got there

lightweight99 · 08-02-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by huntx7

I actually didn't buy anything there, really.

Lots of people saw us on the street and just were like "Are you guys Americans? Nice to have you here. OBAMA!"

Oh that explains it. We elected the biggest dumb ass socialist pig ever and they are proud we are going down their same path. I'd never set foot in France, ever.

Brave1 · 08-02-2009, 11:34 AM

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I'd never set foot in France, ever.

netiher would i. the ****tards think eating snails is fine dining.

huntx7 · 08-02-2009, 11:36 AM

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Oh that explains it. We elected the biggest dumb ass socialist pig ever and they are proud we are going down their same path. I'd never set foot in France, ever.

strong moron