bluebyyou

February 7th, 2010 at 4:52 PM ^

Have you ever spent any time in France? You might change your mind. Spend a few days walking around Paris with your eyes open. You will see more quality art, architecture, food, whatever than any other city in the world. Don't get hung up with their politics nor a few brusque Parisians. I have spent a ton of time in different parts of France away from the cities. People were terrific as they are in most small towns just about anywhere you go. You reap what you sow.

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mgowin

February 7th, 2010 at 5:24 PM ^

I never have understood the reputation of rude and unfriendliness that is attached to the French. I have been to France three times, and each time I am amazed how friendly most of the people are. Sure Paris during the summer tourist months can get pretty fierce, but given the quantities of people and congestion, it would be no worse than anywhere in the states. Away from Paris, (or even the main tourist destinations in Paris)most people are patient and friendly even while you are brutalizing their language and asking them things in English. The effort to communicate with a foreigner was much greater than I have seen here in the US.I am an architecture buff, and so France offers much to me. Great meals in the shadow of giant cathedrals in tiny villages, and summer trips to works by modern masters like Le Corbusier, is what makes me keep going back there. Their notions of building and architecture are light years ahead of the US, it is pleasing to see a culture that actually appreciates and understands their built environment.

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Blazefire

February 7th, 2010 at 11:31 PM ^

No, seriously, the French are messed up. French commercial for orange juice, evidently the sexiest woodland product EVER, as follows: (don't say I didn't warn you)

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