Why does everyone dislike the French?
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I think it's very funny when people say that we owe America anything. I mean, we did help you against the English when you wanted to become independent. And we are happy that you helped us against Hitler.\n\nSome French people don't like Americans because they think they ALL are stupid. I think those French persons are really stupid. \n\nBut to answer your question, some Americans don't like the French because our government decided NOT to go and fight in Iraq. In that case, Americans should hate pretty much the whole world since the majority of people in the world disapproved of their government getting involved in that conflict. No, wait. Actually, a lot of Americans should also hate Americans because a lot of them demonstrated against that war!\n\nPS: We do shave our armpits! I mean, only older women (like in their 60s) don't. Actually, I think they do, now! Actually, we shave everything! I don't have a single body hair (except my eyebrows, of course). We also bathe everyday, some even do it twice a day! We also know what a deodorant is (actually, I knew one girl who stank and, in the bus that took us to school, we were all wondering if we should ask her if she knew what a deodorant was).\n\nAs for tourists... Well, if you go to Paris, just know that a lot of French people don't like Parisians because they are said to be arrogant. \nI agree that French people are not really helpful. But they do the same with French people, so don't take it personally. \nAlso, try to keep in mind that a lot of French people can't speak English. Actually, it's getting better but it's still unusual. So, if you can't speak French, knowing that the French are not really patient when it comes down to giving information, don't be surprised if they don't give a shit about you.\nI'm French and find this EXTREMELY ANNOYING too! Once, I came back from England and had like 4 heavy baggages. NOBODY helped me! In England, in one hour, 6 persons helped me carry them! I also don't like the French for that! \nBut not everybody is like that: I'm very nice (and so are my friends) and always try to help, above all foreigners (even if we don't speak the same language) as I know it's a pain in the ass to be lost in a foreign country.\nTo our defense, I would just remind you that the French usually find you EXTREMELY loud, even if there are only 2 of you. So remember: everybody's got their fault!
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As a European: many Europeans hate each other, and so do many people in the US, and in Canada, and in Asia, and in Africa, and in Australia, and in New York City, and in Los Angeles, and in your city too, whereever you live. And for the same reasons as people hate each other in your town or city. I don't think that we Europeans hate other Europeans more or less than other people.
877011
Not just the French, pal. We British think you are brash, arrogant and generally ignorant of the world beyond the USA's frontiers.
381350
I don't believe some of them actually hate the country.  I think their hatred is more towards the government.  But that's just my opinion.
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Its true that many US people do have bad steriotypes about the british. But those r only french-americans or people who side with the french. Most of the french r a snotty bunch of assholes. Both america and the UK helped them out in WW 1 and 2 yet they arent grateful. Any way it isnt most americans but the reason some do is cuz there different. People here dont know many if any British people so they only know what movies potray. Movies like Austin Powers. Im sure that there are steriotypes of americans in the UK . Like that we eather have a thick new york/ bostan accents or hick southern accents. There are mixes of different accents just as there are in Britain. But any way the french should change there flag 2 a white 1
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Perhaps because the French expected me to speak perfect French.  I went a few years ago, and speak decent (but admittedly not fluent) French, but I got snickers and guffaws every time I mispronounced or misconjugated a word.\n\nI treat the way I got treated.  Parisians were jerks, I'm a jerk right back.\n\nAnyway, I happen to think that a French accent, on a woman at least, is quite attractive.  So I'm perfectly fine with accents.  And English is a hard language to learn, sure.  But don't expect Americans or Britons to be better that other people just for that.
426446
French folks are like any other folks. Some are lovely, some are awful, some are in between.
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you know this question should go unasked but since you asked here it is............... France sucks. sure they're good enough but they suck. that's all there is to say.
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I understand your question, but, unfortunately the answer isn't an easy one.  Apparently you disagree with the type cast or stereotype.  But, look around the world.  That is the choice that their culture has made.  SInce the early seventies I have spent several months in the middle east nations for a variety of reasons.  And yes, I have met some very wonderful people.  However, throughout that part of the world there is a constant undercurrent of hatred for the west... the devil... the evil of democratic western countries and that list is topped by the U.S.  Which leaves us in a precarious position as a society.  We don't understand why they hate us, but they do.  So it is natural as culture to hate back.  So goes the viscious cycle.
1166739
Wow, I usually don't even think about French people. Really, I'd forget the country exisited if it weren't for your question.
697386
Maybe because we agreed that we will respect each others but the French fans  keep on insulting the Italians. We won the world cup u should say congratulations and that's all cuz u cant do anything about it,
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The French.  The country as a whole is not only arrogant, overconfident and ungrateful, but extremely hypocritical. There is the freakishly strong socialist government that, despite the protests and riots, the French seem to love, evident by the sheer number of civil servants. But what it really comes down to is that the French as a whole, have a pathetic work ethic.  The 35 hour work week, one of the lowest, if not the lowest in Europe, cripples the French production capabilities.  The job for life means that no matter how bad of an employee you are you can't be fired.  Anyone who has ever had to work with a French government agency, even as simple as the post office, knows that it takes absolutely ages to get anything done, because of the huge volume of paperwork that accompanies everything, and the fact that the employees work excruciatingly slow.  In the end though, France has so many problems, it hardly matter what their biggest problem is! FYI - the April 1st Economist had some interesting articles about this very question.
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I am originally French, although I never lived in France until recently. Well, I think the reason why people think so is that the French are very vocal when it comes to love and sex.\n\nOne time I was taking a walk in the park and I hear loud voices arguing and screaming hateful words at each other. I rushed in the direction of the fight and there was this couple who were screaming at each other because she caught him cheating at her. \n\nAll of the sudden he slaps her and she jumps on him and they tumble in the bushes. I rushed to break up the fight to realise that the fight has changed into another form of fight and now they were both screaming out of ecstasy! \n\nFrom that day on I kept my distance from arguing French couples! lol\n\nBy the way, French men have the highest rate of infidelity in Europe and perhaps in the world!
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I've been to many countries visiting and working. I have never, ever ran into someone who said they hated Americans. I even met some French people last year and talked to them. They said they loved Americans. It's the news pointing out the negative only as always. What country have you been to lately?
914011
The head butt because now people such as french people dislike Marco Materazzi for no reason!
979417
They're French... Who cares?!?
306237
You are right; French culture IS wonderful.  France has produced some of the world's greatest writers, artists, and philosophers.  The French way of life is one that is envied by people around the world.  I am conversant (but not fluent) in French, have visited "la belle pays" several times, and have always been entranced and beguiled by the warm hospitality and joie de vivre of the French people.\nThat being said, I think the French are slowly being hoodwinked and conned by their gutlessly charismatic, directionlessly pragmatic, arrogant politicians.  They are quickly abandoning any pretense of being reliable allies for anyone else in the world.\nTheir actions will come back to haunt them in the future.