I encountered quite the opposite of reactions when I toured Normandy last year. I was moved by all of the memorials and statements of gratitude aimed at Americans (this was out of the annexed beach areas). It really is a trip everyone should make. Some Normans have their heads on straight. But just to be sure I won't take a sip of the Calvados for awhile.
Also no more Deutsche Grammaphone classical recordings.
Am sure that those near Normandy have constant reminders, and are appreciative, as certainly well they should be.
Unfortunately, the unbathed in the most of the rest of the frog Country are the problem.
We were in St. Barts almost twenty ago, and I picked up the tab, and there was a tip of 20pct plus a "surcharge" of 20pct. When questioned, the frog said "the American dollar is not worth anything,and we have to get a surcharge".
I had to buy a Michelin to replace an OEM tire on my vehicle recently, and almost had a stress attack if you know what I mean.