Is it true that the French really hate Americans?
2006-06-13 08:49:31 · 7 answers · asked by batmantis1999 4 in Travel ➔ France ➔ Other - France
This is far from being true. When I lived in France, if anything, the French hated when Americans tourists came to France and choose not understand and respect the language and culture. A lot of the time, the French would say, "We don't hate Americans, we just hate Bush". But of course this isn't everyone! Just like here in America--not everyone likes Bush but not everyone hates Bush either.
2006-06-13 08:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by diamondstilettos 1 · 9⤊ 1⤋
the french do not hate americans. they hate loud and rude americans who do not attempt to address them in french.
when i was in france last summer, i made an effort to begin every conversation in french. It was much appreciated and usually yielded kindness and/or a willingness to help with my question, food order, ect. Just so it's clear, I do not speak a word of french and had to contantly carry an english to french dictionary. they're quite helpful.
2006-06-13 18:11:31 · answer #2 · answered by peachyellow01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been here three years, and I've never had anyone respond badly to me because of my nationality. The French people I've talked with truly can't comprehend the actions of the Bush administration, but then neither can I.
2006-06-14 10:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Muddy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't hate you, only idiots do. But there are some aspects of your culture that we can't understand, and misunderstanding easily leads to hate, if people don't do the effort to accept differences.
2006-06-13 22:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by Espectacularrrrr! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in Paris..rest of the country is fine
2006-06-13 15:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by dwh12345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they just hate Bush
2006-06-14 00:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! And they don't think much of the Brits either
2006-06-13 15:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by SouthOckendon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋