Parisians are not rude--in fact, they're downright friendly. If this surprises you then you're not alone. Based solely on what I heard, I always imagined the French to be rude, aloof, and altogether unwilling to deal with American tourists. So not true!
Many of them could only speak basic English, but without exception they were quite tolerant of my total ignorance of French. A few even took the time to teach me a few words and correct my pronunciation. When the locals have this attitude it doesn't take long before you truly want to learn what has to be one of the most attractive spoken languages.
You hardened skeptics are right: I only spent four nights in Paris, so my opinion is obviously superficial. Maybe if I stayed for a month or two I would see something different, but I just can't see how. I think we all have a subconscious smile-meter that detects the ratio of smiles to frowns on a sidewalk, and in general I felt a very good vibe. I don't feel like I need to return to some of the places I have been, but I will definitely need a Paris Part Deux sometime soon.
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I am so glad to here that the French are friendly. Your Uncle Mike and I would love to visit ther someday. I am sure that the food is amazing. Your Aunt Liz
Clearly some Frenchman has figured out a way to hijack your blog to post pro-Frog lies designed to keep the strong the supply of tourists to be snooty to, as it's their national pastime. This cannot stand, CK.
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