[liberalh8ter]

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. France was never on my vacation bucket list...I'm not into abuse. My mom and dad went in the early 80’s and my mom was fluent in French. She heard all the snide comments the locals made at restaurants, hotels and shops when other Americans were being “obvious” Americans. She told me the French smile while disparaging you.

[the scotsman]

Firstly, some Americans (and some British, Irish, Germans, Aussies etc) can be loud and obnoxious. I have encountered them in France and elsewhere. Thankfully, like most holidaymakers, they are a minority. But the stereotype of the camera-wearing, baseball capped ‘Yank’ who sorts problems BY SPEAKING MUCH LOUDER does exist. As does the loud German, yobbish Brit, drunken Scot.....

I have rolled my eyes, mumbled under my breath and made ‘snide comments’ to French people about loud and obnoxious Americans on holiday. But I dont think all Americans are like that. Just that individual or family.

Secondly, makes your own mind up. I like things and places my parents dont. France is a beautiful country, Paris probably the greatest city on earth, and is well worth a visit.

[dfwgator]

Was she there when these guys went to Paris?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXTe5GOYGz8