QUOTE(BlondeStreak @ Mar 24 2004, 12:06 PM)Yo,
Just throwing in a comment, then logging off.
I truly did not have a bad experience AT ALL with french people. I was in Paris for 10 days back in October and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful with directions, etc. I found Paris to be such a historic and international place. I am glad I went.
As Traveler always told me, they live differently in Europe. They enjoy life, going to outdoor cafes, eating good food, but small amounts, they walk everywhere, they live in 500 sq. ft. apts. and from what I saw, do not work that hard. It is a simpler life and I suppose that when you look at the Americans with their huge homes, cars, their fast pace lifestyle and their obesity, I guess that's why they put us down.
HOWEVER, LONG LIVE THE USA - I am glad to be an American.
I do like their lifestyles, too bad I can't squeeze all of our crap into 500 square feet!! LOL Kinda like living in NYC!