Exactly. I hope tourist visiting New York don’t think all Americans are like them. If you want to see the best of America tour the Southern States. They are the most hospitable people in the country.
It's not that we french people hate americans. I mean, I think americans love themselves so much they don't really need any other country to give them any love.
@Lisa Godin hahahha don't worry, I said that because I'm half american, it was a joke. French people also can be very stereotyped. Arrogant wine drinkers?
Americans think that the Universe revolves around them. They are extremely arrogant, quite loud and self absorbed. I will never understand why they call their national baseball playoff "The World Cup", when no other country participates. I guess they think that America is the World!🙄
Perhaps being despised, treated of surrending cowards on about, wait... 100% of all news talking about france on absolutely every network ? Perhaps it can explain something ? We are proud enough to live with it, but don't expect to be loved by people you are mocking and scorning. It's not an isolated event : surrenders meme are just inescapable.
What she meant by "you're always very happy" is that Americans (usually) are over-the-top friendly at the first encounter. The French (and most Europeans) are way more reserved at first. So, the too happy/friendly/big smile from the get go makes us uncomfortable because we feel it's not genuine. 😬 And no, we don't hate Americans, we hate everyone equally. Including ourselves 😌
I've been to France twice and never felt like I was hated. At worst people seemed to be trying to get on with their day and ignored me. The friend I was traveling with knew enough French to get by. He taught me how to say "I'm sorry, I don't speak French" and everybody was cool about it. At one point we ran out of gas on the highway and some kind of road assistance van stopped to help after my friend went to look for a station. He had Google Translate or something on his phone and we were able to communicate just fine. The vast majority were very nice.
They should have had Vesper in several more movies. They seemed to be truly in love. Bond does not fall in love. Especially that Bond, who is my favorite killer. She was a great character all around. I think the quote goes something like this: Bond: "Besides, you're not my type" Vesper: "Smart?" Bond: "Single".
@@JustTooDamnHonest It's because it was on its way to being dropped. Last season was entertaining, but definitely messy and the last couple of episodes were total crap. It's a shame. Great show.
I have been to France twice and the people there were always nice to me. It could be because I am a Cajun from Louisiana. I noticed that if I spoke to them in Cajun French they were instantly charmed, so I could think of no reason to speak English while in France. Most of the people I met in France had never heard a Louisiana French accent and would ask where I was from. Most would guess Canada. Sometimes I would turn it into a drinking-fueled guessing game. Overall, I must say my visits to France have been positive.
not related to the topic but my 2nd favorite Marvel character is a cajun ^ç^ (favorite one would be canadian) apart from that I realise I never heard cajun :/ I always assumed it was more like some reverse quebec french ... so basically english with some french words in it also being a cajun you're like a cousin to french so that surely must help ;)
The truth is we like people who at least make efforts to speak the language, even if it's bad or 2-3 words, and hate people who think they are entitled. So if you spoke Cajun, there's a big chance that it has been seen as someones who tries and it pleases us.
I found once I left Paris and went to other parts of France, the interactions with French people were a lot friendlier. I guess Paris is like New York as far as how it reacts to tourists.
I visited NYC and was told how horrible the people were. Fuck that, Seattle is way worse and the people are straight dicks. People just think New Yorkers are dicks because it's so face paced but it's because they have places to go and if you're in the way... you're gettin mowed.
I agree she is a lovely woman and very human. A lot is made of all her nude roles but she has the charisma, talent and artistic sense of register to carry them off with amazing power. She is a force of nature in Sin City 2 where the nude scenes are unbelievably beautiful in execution and performance.
I wonder. How many actresses do you know personnally ? My bad, you said "seems". So i suppose the rare combination is you judging a stranger from a 10 minute out of contexte conversation between two strangers that you also consider a fantastic actress. Got it. I pride myself to be a sensible internet Troll. Quite a rare combinaition.
My first time in France was the airport in Paris. I speak French now but at the time I didn't, and I came off the plane sobbing (extremely exhausted and still had an 8 hr layover) a worker immediately came up to me and helped me in every way he could. I kept thinking to myself "The French... aren't as rude as every says they are"
That sounds about right. I was standing outside a bathroom in a French village, confused. Some random French lady said something to me in French. I told her in French that I don't understand, and she started pointing at the bathroom saying I can go inside.
I've had the pleasure of visiting France and thought the people were very friendly. It's all about your ability to recognize cultural differences and not think people are rude just because their ways of interacting with people are different from your own. As an American, I've only had good impressions of the French.
@@Heimrik01 Why is that? All of my European friends seem so serious. They always say we seem so happy. I don’t think that is true but I am generally happy most of the time.
Amen !! I can put an exemple, i lived in Colorado few years ago, went on a first date, that girl was wearing a sweatpants and a Iron Maiden t-shirt. Based on the French code of dating, I interpreted that as “she doesn’t care” but it’s just a different culture and she later told me that she was wearing that because it’s her fav group, her fav t-shirt and wanted to look laidback and easy. We sometimes get too caught up into the prism of our vision.
I am french and travel a lot in parts of France. Paris is THE exemple of people who are annoyed and they say it is because "they don't have time" yea right... even Paul Taylor a British comedian had experience with that, a waitress being so unpleasant, but it is the only place, Paris, where you actually accept that as a parisian^^ yea but no thanks^^ Paris is not THE France, you really have to see what's around it, the center, the coast.. people are more friendly. And for frenchs being anglophone is a pain in the eye^^ because we suck in english, and because of our personnalities when we hear another french talking english we hear mispronounciations and bad accent and we just laugh at them instead of make them learn without being condesendant. Even more when you are french and know how to speak well, they are like : yea stop showing off...
Good for you, I guess too much people Land in Paris were lots people are not nice because there 12 Millions of humans Packed in small streets and trains, Like if a tourist goes in Times square in NY as soon as you go in smaller cities or even country side its REAL France My advice go in the mountains, ocean side or mediteranean its awesome Much respect to you cheers
Of couse my friend,being a prick hasn't got any nationalite...No? I'm 48,french,grew up dreaming about America,movies,the mighty Van Halen and so many bands etc etc
I'm so glad you had a great time here in the USA! I know the French have the stereotype of being 'rude', but I spent two weeks in Paris for work, and honestly, everyone was so lovely! I made so many kind and wonderful French friends and had the best time. I hope you can return to the USA and make more fun memories in the future! :)
Her English is very impressive. She just rhymed off a whole string of adjectives about French people, all well-chosen. That's very hard for any speaker of a foreign language, and even more so when you're describing your own people. I speak two other languages, and we all have our go-to adjectives for situations. She has a whole array of them in her vocabulary, and that's impressive.
@@JovoShort Yes, it's always seemed effortless for her, to speak a melodic, elegant British RP and with the amount of variation in pitch of such British accents, this is difficult to speak and appear a native speaker.I always thought she was English, so I'm impressed
When I traveled to Paris and Versailles, all of the French people I spoke with were as nice as could be and very gracious. They were very patient about misunderstandings and quite courteous in general.
Yes but it was Paris... When you go to my city for example (Lille, north of France), people speak with an awful accent and are very rude in general... as for elders, a lot of racism is coming from them
I was stationed over in Germany a couple of times and got to visit other countries while there. Lets just call it US American arrogance. We will say "When you come to my country you speak English. When I come to your country you will speak English." The French are like us. You come to their country they expect you to speak their language. Plain and simple. When I was stationed in Germany I took Deutsch 101 and when stationed in Korea I took Hangul 101. I felt that it was necessary to at least learn enough that I could leave the post and be able to read signs, ask for directions, take public transports, and order food.
Well knowing French is never happening for the average American. I am not going to spend years learning another language for a two week vacation. Most Europeans know multiple languages because it makes sense to. Heck they have so many languages in such a small area. Everyone I have ever met from Europe speaks English. Every au pair I have every employees spoke perfect English.
@@mtadams2009 you don't need to speak French fluently. You have to know a few basic phrases. If you try, they will respect the effort and switch to English. If you don't try, then good luck, you don't get any respect, nor do you deserve any. However, this commentary may be moot if it takes you years to learn a few basic phrases. If that is indeed the case, then my apologies.
I've never heard her real voice. Her accent, in Casino Royale, was perfect Julie Andrews, stiff-upper-lip British. I thought that's how she spoke, in real life! Eva's amazing.
@@frankiefavero1666 Then you shouldn't come to Mexico 🥺 we are very touchy (not in a bad way) I mean like it's part of our culture give a lot of hugs, kisses and be touchy, that's why so many foreign think we are hitting on them but we are not that's normal for us.
Having lived in Paris for 35 years I can tell you that coming across a coachload of tourists is like encountering an oil spill. And they fumble around, unsure of where they are and wanting to get to a Hard Rock café or a McDonald's, and asking inane questions like "how far is the beach?" I used to be a tour guide in the 1980s! Americans arrive with the sketchiest knowledge about France. As a guide I spent more time correcting misconceptions and 'putting out fires' than actually explaining things. It's exhausting. Ultimately the best policy is just to give them what they want. It's not that we don't like you, it's that you are just so unprepared.
you're very kind you used the word "unprepared" instead of ignorant. I think it's ignorance and it's buffling since you would think if someone visits a foreign country he should at least read some information about it.
My impression of many American tourists Ive encountered in Europe is that they approach global travel to be like going to Disneyland. Everything is expected to be offered on a platter and indeed, no preparation or education is done by the traveler!
I have been to France and honestly if I had the money, I would go again and again and again. They are the nicest people I have ever met. I speak very little French so there was a bit of a language barrier but I am telling you. I always found a way to communicate or get my point across. It was the best month I could have ever spent there in Paris.
@@maythesciencebewithyou You say that the French are often rude, yet later in your phrase you say like there is nice people everywhere... I smell some contradiction here. The thing is most tourists go to Paris and yes, Parisians can be rude because they are always stressed out and suspicious, just like in most big cities in the world. And so (stupid) tourists get the idea that french people are rude in general. But if you go to the south, people are way more chill and are really willing to help, even if they don't speak your language. Paris is not France.
I agree, I go once a year sometimes twice a year to France and it's always such a wonderful time and everyone is so nice. it's the rude American tourists that are unbearable
Eva Green has that timeless look that makes her great in so many rolls. She can be in any place or time and fit right in. I mean, Penny Dreadful, Camalot, and Bond. It takes a special person to play those very different rolls as well as she did.
During my Navy time my ship stopped in Cannes for a few days. On a bus trip, the woman that was our guide to the close-by medieval towns said that she was very glad to be with us and that not all French disliked Americans. She was a child in WW2 and recalled that the American soldiers were very nice to her and her family, gave them the food that kept them alive and that an American soldier gave her her first taste of chocolate.
@@frankiefavero1666 Thank you. She brought tears to my eyes and made us all feel extremely welcome. I've only been a few places in Europe but it has mostly been amazing.
Just keep in mind that the UK and US together in ww2 dropped more bombs on france than germany dropped on the uk. Not to forget all the other warcrimes the US committed against french and in france in ww2 apart from their other warcrimes that were never prosecuted. There are reports that state that the US soldiers in france were way worse than the Wehrmacht&SS while their occupation.
J’étais à Paris la semaine dernière TOUT LE MONDE étais gentil avec moi. I like the fact that people were not walking around with a fake smile on their faces. Instead, they were genuine. You can’t go to another country and just expect them to know your language. Just make an effort. We Americans always want the world to cater to us when most only speak English.
I just returned from Paris. Absolutely adored everything about Paris, the people were amazing ! I spoke French. I did notice British and even German people speaking English without attempting French. I think the French people are actually very tolerant and classy towards tourists. New Yorkers wouldn’t tolerate the same treatment. Merci beaucoup! ❤️🇺🇸🇫🇷
My first time in Paris, I was a little apprehensive, but realized that whenever I started to ask a question to someone, in my rudimentary high school french, people were delighted to show off their Spanish (flawless many times), so my experience was good.
Bonjour! Parlez-vous anglais? That's all it takes. And voila! French are nice. The same is true in any country I've been to. A little effort. A handful of words. A modicum of respect. Americans are spoiled by the proliferation of English and don't understand that the presumption of speaking English in a foreign country is off-putting. I don't think anyone is to blame and I do think there is a very simple solution.
Mathieu...You expressed this so well. In my time working in the U.S. I also noticed this behavior amongst native Spanish speakers. The proliferation of that language has created a rather presumptuous arrogance. I was regularly addressed by strangers in rapid-fire Spanish without so much as a confirmation of if I even spoke the language. No regard. Not a modicum of respect.
To be honest, I am Spanish and many tourists from different countries have asked me in English if I speak English and it never crossed my mind to take offense.
Really? That's what it takes? Well that would explain why I never had any trouble in Paris 😂 I could never understand why people say French pretend not to speak English or they're rude and so. I never had that experience but I always ask if people speak English and not only in France but in every none English speaking country. Only Americans are so arrogant they expect everyone to speak their language
There was a moment when my French reached a level acceptable by Parisians. I learned how to be polite. Suddenly Parisians kindly corrected my French, and were happy to do so. Making an effort, going beyond mimetics, changed everything. However, they thought I was Dutch rather than American. I was a young man in Paris, and in love with the city, and in love. It didn't hurt to have a Parisian girl friend, parle de couche. Spelling's another thing.
My wife and I visited Paris a few years ago and everyone we interacted with was really friendly and helpful. From the cab drivers to the hotel check in to the waiters and shop keepers, absolutely everyone was nice, helpful and friendly.
She's such an amazing actress. I wouldn't imagine her to be such a bashful lady. Its amazing what people become when they get into their zone and direct all their energy into their art. I hope I get there someday. That's what art is all about...redirection of your energy to facilitate the becoming of your absolute best self. It's an awesome transformation. ❤
Eva Green and Marion Cotillard are my two favorite French actresses. (Knowing me, I'm sure I am forgetting one or two more, but take this for now.) Both are very classy and smart, and both very beautiful, down-to-earth, and so charming. That is all. Comme tu étais! (As you were!)
Non on ne déteste pas les américains, mais notre culture est différente. En France la discrétion et la réserve sont assez prisées, donc exit les discussions à (très) haute voix, c'est assez mal vu, voire un manque de respect pour les autres. En Amérique, il semble que la tendance soit plus à l'expressivité, et à la réussite. Donc, quand un américain très expressif rencontre un français très réservé, et bien chacun trouve l'autre mal poli alors qu'ils ne font que respecter leurs valeurs. On a beau être des pays très proches, on a des approches de la vie différentes (et c'est valable d'une personne à l'autre) ;)
je nous trouve assez éloignés, y a meme un océan entre nos deux continents...`` sinon oui il ya quelquechose de la renconrtre entre l'introverti et l'extraverti
@Blue Curaçao same goes for us... shoot with our educational level, and almost free universities, we understand you way better than you, and most of us speak at least 3 languages when you barely speak your own :p there's a common european joke what's a student debt ? I don't know. an american student ! Choose your president better next time, you almost had bernie.. too bad.
@Blue Curaçao I'm sorry biut as you see Im' quite fluent in english.. so are many french. As for the rest,well, sorry, but in most countries (not just france, try italy, japan, or russia) saying at least 5 basics words (hello, thanks, etc..) is a gesture of goodwill and good education when visiting a country where the native language isn't english. and yes it's part of respecting the countries you're visiting. Doing the opposite is rude. So you know to you doesn't mean a thing, if generally speaking it is a sign of rudeness to assume everyone will speak english in a foreign country and to come without even knowing how to say at least hello and thank you. And that's not what i've seen from french abroad (specially if the english language contains 30% of french...) maybe you're just attracting rude people in general. they will always be some in every countries
The French are very sweet people. If you’re kind to them they’ll be kind back. Especially if you try to speak to them in their own language! You’re a visitor, be respectful towards your host. You wouldn’t expect a French person on vacation in the US asking you questions in French right?
Victoria Pena As a means of communication, English was and still is the 1st language used, french 2nd, so that is why even the french visiting USA are using it( not out of respect, but because english is understood universally). Don't be surprised though when a chinese comes to France and asks questions in mandarin, as it's soon to be the 1st international language. 😁
Jason Lefler Huge difference. I've been there and most people that have think the samething. You've insulted me with name calling, yet I haven't stooped to your level.
I got in a plane to Stockholm, via Copenhagen. On the seat behind me, an american explained to the other american that Sweden was the "country of Cheeses" and that in Denmark there was the most famous tower of Europe.
I admire the fact that French people don't follow every American trend and don't have the urge to sell their own culture to americanise everything. Us Germans feel like we have to show everyone how "open-minde" we are now. As if I had anything to do with World War 2 or the holocaust as a 25-year old... Starbucks , DunkinDonuts, Super Bowl.. who needs that stuff ?
wir haben keinen Problem, I just speak a bit of german^^ I'm french and I can say that we don't blame the germans of today for what happend but everyone has to remember what happend because it's important, ich bin in Köln gewesen für 4 monate es war zehr gut ;)
It makes me think of something I saw the other day in a street in France - a bunch of Germans holding Starbucks goblets as if there weren't any in Germany and as if there weren't other things to see in France XDDDD
I'm am American and lived in France just over a year. In my experience, French people are lovely. They just find it rude when you travel to their home and don't make an effort to at least try to speak their language. Which I can honestly understand, I'm sure many people would feel the same.
I visited France and found the French to be lovely people, helpful, kind and funny. One gentleman (in Paris, no less), when we asked directions, grabbed his coat, left his shop and walked us to our destination. How much kinder can a person be?
I had a similar experience on one visit. I asked a guy on the street if he knew where a certain club was, and he went into his apartment and came out with a street atlas, (this was before we had maps on our phones) and he then walked me to the Metro. I love being in France, and the French people are why I keep going back.
And yet, people constantly break U.S. immigration laws for the chance to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the very country they (illegals) claim to despise. Huh! Go fig. Now, do you have any more hateful and ignorant things to say about the U.S.? Or are you finished? Maybe you're not creative enough to come up with more insults. Hmm ... Such a pity.
I've been to France a couple of times, the key is to at the very least try to speak their language. Needless to say that regardless where you are going in the world, always bring kindness and a smile with you.
Selana14 ah ok. ). Pour retourner au débat, étant Français, je trouve que bcp de Français pensent savoir tout sur tout et s'ils ne comprennent pas, s'en remettent au complot. On se debilise, bref j'espère une opinion ponctuelle..)) good day to you. Its not earlier here
Just proves again that Hollywood is out of touch with the people. The French are proud of their culture and want respect. As long as you show respect and appreciation they have no problem with you.
ehh you wanna go back and learn history and you'll probably find out that France is actually the most victorious country in Europe lol, with the best win\loss ratio.
I had only one issue in Paris and I was asking directions to the rental car place. Everybody else was very accommodating and very nice. Many sought me out to speak to me because I was very nice to them. Many told me that a lot of Americans have severe expectations of how they should be treated and are rude expecting everybody to speak English and would get annoyed when they don't or had difficulty understanding. Be nice and be accepting when you're not accommodated. Most people we spoke with were nice. That includes Paris.
I'm American, and I go to France every year. I love France and the French people. Les français sont très gentils! It doesn't hurt to speak a bit of French, it's not too difficult. And just be aware of cultural differences: Don't hug French people, and speak quietly in public (especially in restaurants and on le Mètro).
why,becaue they don't? they begave o well on th emetro;let me tell you ;turned out I had food posioning in PAris(due to their pate) I passed oout,they left me unconsciouso nth efloor of thre metro for hours,until 2 am ,I finally came to on the outskirts of St.Denis...........they left a girllying there
@@amaliazahav1903 Your just straight up lying , 1. it's a law you can't leave someone in potential health danger 2. the metro is full so someone would obviously help you 3. if they left you on the floor people would have walk on you and people aren't just straight up assholes to leave you like that and the last metro are around 2h15 soooo yup
@@ptitgibusgaming3434 u r un cretin ! I was there..........metro was in st denis when i came to,alone and if i told everything else that had happened you wouldnt believe it either
From my understanding the French are more binary in their relationships. You are family or a stranger. Not like the south where you might talk to strangers with the same friendliness as a your buddy.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" Americans still have not understood that to open all the doors, you have to use the basic words of politeness in the language of the country you are going to. French are binary between polite people and pricks. Don't expect others to make efforts if you don't make them yourself.
Well as a French guy I just want to say all the love I have for the USA and its citizens. I plan to live there and I hope one day I'll be the lucky owner of a green card. God bless America.
@@SRBOMBONICA86 Thank you. It seems it's messy everywhere no matter the country lol I felt in love with the USA when I've come for the first time. I had several travels there my ex girlfriend was american. It's pretty hard to be a legal, hard to find a company which accept to sponsor a foreigner for working. It's much more expansive than hiring an american. I'll try again on March 2021 so wait and see :)
I will always be proud when people say we're happy and friendly. People in other countries are surprised, and in places like France a lot of people might get annoyed. Don't care. And yeah, we are as genuine or no more fake than the people taking an effort to be unfriendly. Keep being friendly.
I think we're really proud of our country, it's part of our culture. We're proud of our language, of our food, of our litterature... But I don't think we are arrogant. Well, maybe in Paris, but Paris isn't France, and some parts of France are really welcoming, such as North East.
I think so too, Mericans are more optimistic, which if Im honest, I find very appealing, most times (not always). It makes me happy and optimistic too.
Eva is such an amazing actress,but I would like to se more interviews with her to see what she’s really like. I’ve seen several films she was in and her characters are all so different. I loved her evilness in Dark Shadows.
I can't blame the French for hating Americans. I am American and I can't stand half of Americans, so I can't imagine the rest of the world loving us much... 🙄
Americans cant understand that there are a lot of differences between European countries. they think it's like USA, with small differencies. They are so uneducated...
+Chris A Even as a non-native American, I must say I enjoyed the hilarious irony of calling people uneducated for making sweeping generalizations... while you did the same thing.
Well Americans think that North America only consist of the USA and canada... and that the rest of the countries like Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica, el Salvador, are all from south America, when in fact, they are part of north America.
I'm American and I certainly have no dislike of France. Without French help we might not have won our independence from Britain. Then in WW2 we returned the favor. My fiance is French and I love France and it's people.
We've been to Paris twice and had wonderful experiences with the people. If you begin every interaction with "Bonjour" you'll do just fine. I find that people tend to treat you the way you treat them - act like an arrogant know-it-all and don't be surprised if you get a less than friendly response. And waiters are not rude, they just are different from American and Canadian service staff. They're professionals on salary and not sucking up for tips. Their job is to take your order, bring your food and drink, take your payment, and that's about it. They don't hover, try to be your newest bestest friend, or ask every five minutes if everything is OK (why would it not be?). If you need something, ask; when you're ready to pay, signal them.
This dumb "rude and arrogant French" thing is an Anglo US invention, and is based on nothing. It's a total crap. It's a COMMUNICATION problem which mostly comes from cultural differences, and nothing else. Most of the French are more reserved than loud Anglosaxons who shout and yell every 5 minutes for anything, but many French are probably more open minded than other nationalities. As for Parisians, they are not rude, but a lot are stressed, like in any major world city, where people often deal with harsh daily life problems. Go in NYC or London, and enjoy. Individual people and crowds are 2 different things, if you take the time to communicate,. Too, countries are not theme parks. I really think that there is a deep mental issue with the French among Anglosphere. A mixture of frustration and hidden jealousy. If France is still the first tourist destination in the world, it's probably for some good reasons.
You know, it just varies from person to person, until it becomes a general description. Personally in America, I experienced that when you ask a stranger about something you just go straight to that person and ask while in France, you greet the person then ask.
The French don't hate Americans. Its a cultural thing and its often misunderstood. There is a great video by "Not Even French" that talks about this but there are a few reasons why people think this. First its not just Americas. Its French vs. The world. Many people visiting France report their experiences with the french people are negative, so much so, that France had a few movements to try to combat this. One was called 'Smile' and the other was 'Do you speak tourist'. I think one of the big problems is that many people vacation to Paris which is already a condensed area as it is, with a city population of 2.2 million people, with an additions 10 million is surround suburbs making it the most populated city in the EU. Its also one of the busiest cities in the EU, with commuters having at least a one hour commute each way, working 10 hours, etc. So when you are in Paris and try to make small talk (which i something they do no really do) they may be uninterested due to being exhausted... or if you try to speak English to them, it could be a language barrier. Then add to the fact it also takes on 20mil tourist a year. And this is just Paris. Not France as a whole. France as a whole takes on 60 million tourist a year. Many locals report tourist as being disruptive, disrespectful of french culture and customs. Not to mention the culture differences between France and England, or France and America. Tourist go to France without an interest in really experiencing the land, the food, the culture, they don't try to participate in the language. French people are very proud of their French roots so when a tourist goes over to France with no interest in really experiencing France, or expecting the same day to day as in the native country its irritating. Its not that french hate people or are rude. I think its a cultural misunderstanding.
I think you are spot on in citing tourism. They have a love/hate relationship with it. Their economy/way of life needs it, but it must be a strain. BTW, some people don't try to participate in the host language for personal reasons. I'm dyslexic and we just don't learn languages well - it isn't worth trying.
Lol when I was in Paris a taxi driver told me that it's just the heavy tourism that gets exhausting to some of the French. It's kind of a two side thing though because tourism also brings in a lot of money and business over there. I think it's the flood of tourists who don't speak french or just totally butcher the language and the entitlement that some have. All of that said, I had an incredible experience there and the majority of french people I spoke to were friendly. You could just tell that here and there a person would be thinking, ugh just get out of my way American lol. That's true in most major cities though towards tourists.
I'm blown away by the fact that she's French. I've always thought she was British, and I guess I just never realized it's because I've always seen her play British roles (Penny Dreadful, Casino Royale) and her accent is that good. I had absolutely no idea she wasn't British.
I was only ever in Paris and Calais, and I met someone from Bordeaux, but, in those places and from my experiences, the French didn't seem to hate Americans. They really just seem reserved and focused on doing what they had to do. When they were with friends, they would light up and become very friendly, but when they were with strangers, whether American or not, they just mind their business. It is different, because a lot of people expect others to go out of their way to help them. And, of course, this is just a generalization, everyone can have different beliefs. It did help that if I asked someone if they spoke English and they would say no, I would ask if they spoke Spanish. There were many who spoke Spanish with me, or would speak English once they found out that I knew Spanish. I have a friend from England who they treated with just as "coldly." The person from Bordeaux said some people have an attitude towards english-speakers no matter where they're from, more because of the stereotypes that come with english speakers than because of where they're from. Cultures are always different, but France was beautifully amazing!
I remember her as a blond hair teenager with her twin daughter and mother Marlène Jobert (for an interview) 20 years ago in a french tv magazine....she paved the way to an amazing success PS: I'm French and I speak English. As for my work, I met a lot of foreign students and I was surprised on how American students spoke a perfect French!! I think the way they learn a language at school is better than in France.
Americans at home (bad stereotype): "You're in 'Murica! Speak English!" Americans abroad (bad stereotype): "I can't be bothered to learn other languages! Speak English!"
Florian that's funny! Most of the people in the world speak English. If you don't speak English you aren't worth talking to. You are probably poor people with shitty education!
@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 Um, I hope you aren’t serious. English isn’t inherently superior or more sophisticated than any other language, and there is no problem if someone doesn’t speak it (just like there is no problem if someone doesn’t speak another language). If you are serious, then it is YOU who needs to educate themselves.
@@960john Indeed. It's also the way they do it : as if it's just self-evident to do so and expect an answer in French back. They assume that because in my country ( Belgium ) about 35% of the population is French speaking , they should be able to do so in the Dutch speaking part ( about 64% of the population ) I have even witnessed a shy , young guy being laughed at and mocked because he was struggling to answer back in their language. No kidding. The arrogance does exist among too many of them. Not all , of course , but definitely still too many. The same even applies to French speaking Belgians.
When she said "Americans- you're always very happy"- I checked the year- oh yeah- 2015- right when Americans (I am one) started to go nuts and hate each other.
I am Hispanic American working for a French Company in the United States. I used to take French in High School and was good with it. French and Spanish have some similarities in words. It is a cultural shock between French and Americans. That is it. C'est La Vie.
