I feel equally much amused and embarrassed to see how many of 'stereotypes' apply to me - even though my French blood is a relatively small amount (or in the words of my mother "like putting sodium into water" kashii: :lol: ). But I find myself very much identifying with.........
Strangely, I find Paris to be very friendly compared with the UK (especially London); I found people willing to easily start a relaxed conversation in some bar or other, in a very friendly way and to include you into their circle of friends, which was nice ^^... in the UK by contrast, I find people more reserved in these circumstances... especially in a bar, they will think you're trying to pick them up, or else they will be trying to pick you up... there is less of a how I say 'sense of cameraderie' and a more threatening feeling overall. :souka:
But generalisations / stereotypes, although interesting to discuss are of limited value anyway... there are always people who don't fit the stereotype... and then people like me who fit the wrong stereotype! :bluush:
Some of the things, like the working hours thing, are becoming IMO a bit old-fashioned... sure there is still truth in it, but as someone pointed out, things like non-late working depend on the company / business, and how senior the person is; some people will do it, or professional people have to do it.
Argumentative is my middle name. Maybe it doesn't strike people that way on the internet, because in writing I can make a good effort :smug: but in real life - whew! :souka:argumentative and raleur... not afraid to say what they thought, even if it led them into trouble.
irrespectous of rules and laws => they mentioned that when a new law passed, an average French would determine him/herself whether it was reasonable enough to respect it.
Ummmmmmmmm... yeah. Me. :sorry:not ashamed to talk openly about it [sex], or to display nudity at any time of the day
Hell, my whole working time is spent being grumpy or disorganised... no, both! And heaven help those who call first thing in the morning... :bluush:when you want to make a business phone call... you shouldn't do it before 9:30 to 10am as they only get started with their day and may be a bit grumpy or disorganised
But I think a lot of people agree on that, yes? I certainly hope so! :souka: (unless that is why I am single... )the importance of feelings over money in relationship
Strangely, I find Paris to be very friendly compared with the UK (especially London); I found people willing to easily start a relaxed conversation in some bar or other, in a very friendly way and to include you into their circle of friends, which was nice ^^... in the UK by contrast, I find people more reserved in these circumstances... especially in a bar, they will think you're trying to pick them up, or else they will be trying to pick you up... there is less of a how I say 'sense of cameraderie' and a more threatening feeling overall. :souka:
But generalisations / stereotypes, although interesting to discuss are of limited value anyway... there are always people who don't fit the stereotype... and then people like me who fit the wrong stereotype! :bluush:
Some of the things, like the working hours thing, are becoming IMO a bit old-fashioned... sure there is still truth in it, but as someone pointed out, things like non-late working depend on the company / business, and how senior the person is; some people will do it, or professional people have to do it.