I like that people on this thread are distinguishing between “the French” and the French Aristocracy/“Nobles” (who are not noble).
My experience with French people has been almost universally very positive. Except some Parisians who couldn’t understand my French (despite French people from every other part of France understanding my French).
Funny you point out Parisians. My own experience is much the same. Rural or small-town Frenchies were (are?) pretty amazing people.
So, basically like here in the US: Most big city (New York, for example) you get the rude liberal assholes, while out in the countrysides you get the conservative friendly hospitality types.
It’s enjoyable meeting the French equivalent of “red staters” ... generally preferring wine to beer, but otherwise driving pickup trucks, wearing jeans and t-shirts, running their businesses and raising their families, and always happy to chat up Americans ??
That wasn't the actual French, it was the owners. They are behind all of the wars and proud of it. They going down this time!
I like that people on this thread are distinguishing between “the French” and the French Aristocracy/“Nobles” (who are not noble).
My experience with French people has been almost universally very positive. Except some Parisians who couldn’t understand my French (despite French people from every other part of France understanding my French).
Quoi? Quoi?
Funny you point out Parisians. My own experience is much the same. Rural or small-town Frenchies were (are?) pretty amazing people.
So, basically like here in the US: Most big city (New York, for example) you get the rude liberal assholes, while out in the countrysides you get the conservative friendly hospitality types.
It’s enjoyable meeting the French equivalent of “red staters” ... generally preferring wine to beer, but otherwise driving pickup trucks, wearing jeans and t-shirts, running their businesses and raising their families, and always happy to chat up Americans ??
JFK quote. Nice.
Duck!