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- Hello friends! Today we are talking about French stereotypes 😊 Living in France was one of the best experiences for me and I thought it would be fun to have a look at some typical French stereotypes. I wanted to share with you my point of view as a foreigner who used to live in France. If you have watched the popular Netflix show Emily in Paris, you’ve probably seen a lot of weird situations but I can assure you that for the most part what you watched in Emily in Paris is way too exaggerated and doesn’t have anything to do with the Parisian lifestyle. 😊
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Hello dear friends :) Let's have some fun! Share with me some stereotypes that you've heard about your country :) I can't wait to read your comments. Have a wonderful day! xoxo
Hello Angela! I like this video! May I ask you where you are from? I thought you were French! I am from Brazil! I am living in Brazil now but have lived in London for many years! I visited France 4 times and I loved it! Now I am learning French (so hard!) and I plan to live there one day!
😂 Greeks are loud and we love food and feeding everyone just a few of the stereotypes 😊 thank you beautiful Angela great video 💕
Merci pour cette vidéo pour moi un excellent exercice en anglais ta voix est juste parfaite pour moi merci ❤
I’m from the US - Southern California. I seem to find that there are a lot of regional differences throughout my country. My grandmother is from Louisiana and older southern people are big on being respectful, which is a trait that is often optional in Los Angeles- which is where I live 😂
As always such good presentation, Angela! Please keep posting the French videos. They are my favorite. ❤
Hi Daisy, Thank you so much! :) You made my day! xoxo
As an Italian I would say that being thin is regarded as much more important than being healthy or fit. A LOT of people are excessively thin and not fit, and that is hardly regarded as an issue, while being overweght is usually portrait as unhealthy. They are equal, but not seen as such, usually.
I recently went to the French Riviera; I had a wonderful time, and people were very nice. Being Italian, I am used to greeting people first, trying to speak French and when things aren't going well communcation-wise ask if they speak English (in French) first, and I can confirm I was always treated nicely. Paris is a bit different imo, but that happens in most capital cities, I think.
Another great video thank you! Our 1st time in Italy I wasn't aware of the required greeting when going into the shops. Going back the 2nd time and being aware of this made such a difference in our experience. I'm from Canada and one of the things you will notice is we take off our shoes when we enter someone's home. Another thing you will notice is that many of us greet even acquaintances with a hug. It's a very friendly country! I hope you get a chance to visit!
Hi Angela, I am from Brisbane, Australia 😊. We have a very laid back culture but many of us still enjoy fashion and style tips from Europe. We have beautiful beaches in Australia and most people are very friendly. Love watching you every week. Natalie
As an American, I can say that there are vast geographical differences in our culture. My family lives in the Midwest currently. You couldn't pay me to live in Florida or Texas. That's an over an espresso conversation 💜
This is my favorite video! It's really fun to learn about the lifestyle of French people. Can you do French vs Italian lifestyle. It will be interesting. Hugs
I was thinking exactly the same, considering that you have lived in both countries, great video, as usual, thanks Angela
Yay! That's such a fun video to watch! I just made myself a cup of tea. I love the French for a day series. xx
Hi Ana :) I'm so happy to see you here. These are my favorite series to film too. Enjoy your tea! xoxo
Can you recommend comfortable and elegant shoes that French women would wear for getting around the city. I am always looking.
My experience living in Europe about weight is that yes there is a lot of pressure to stay fit. There is also a lot of activity built into the day. I also saw on the beach people with all body types in bikinis, which would not happen in the US. In the US only people with perfect bodies wear bikinis.
Hi Marie :) It's true that Europeans wear bikini with confidence on the beach no matter the age or the shape :) I think this is great. I would have thought it's the same in the US. Thanks for sharing. That's very interesting.
Dear Angela, thank you for this video ❤ it is very helpful for me , because December I will be traveling with my family to France and I can’t wait for the holiday in France, I love your make up tutorials and products reviews and oh you’re so lovely 🥰 because all the heart and details you put into your videos is very helpful to all the community here and I hope everyone agreed what I said 😊
Definitely is like describing my country, habits, food, and all that you describe resonates so much with me therefore as well with my country.
I'mso lucky to be from the u.k. because people in other countries speak good English. I really appreciate the effort they make to learn my language,because sadly most people in the uk cant speak a foreign language properly! The last thing I would do is criticise a foreign person's English
Great video, I"m from Australia and we are friendly people who dress casual.
Thanks!
Hi Maria and a huge thank you for the support! :) xoxo
Hi Angela, G'day from Australia! You definitely should visit Australia as we have a very laid back lifestyle and our culture reflects this. We are very casual and may think that someone dressed fashionably and chic might be a snob..ha haa...the opposite to parisians. Being overweight and eating well is a lifestyle..ha haa.. But we have beautiful beaches and our coastline is stunning...bring lots of SPF (50+) you will need it! I am really enjoying your channel and am starting to look after my skin (finally) Please keep up your wonderful videos. See ya!
Love this video!!! Can you do one on Italian? 😊
I am born and live in Northern California. I consider myself a global citizen. This is not as common a mindset in most of the country. Americans tend toward isolationism. Thankfully, through our ports, exported resources, and cooperation with Canada, this is far less true of California. Unlike some other countries, USA is very young and is actually more like many, distinct, but adjacent countries. I belong to several cultures within my country. I speak four languages and, here, you’d think that is a super power. I wish being multilingual was more of a priority. Language and sharing food are vital ways we can connect as humans.
I greatly enjoy this video series!
I love your video! Where do you live now? I would love to see a similar video about Italy/Milan or Rome! Thank you for your videos!!
Hello :) You said it : Milan, Italy 🥰❤ Rome is one of my favorite cities in the whole world! I cry every time when I go there just because the beauty is breathtaking. xoxo
I used to live in Rome and it is the love of my life 💖
Hello Angela. What an interesting video. We have travel a lot not just in Paris but to many gorgeous little towns. One in particular ( can’t remember the name now but will look at photos and let you know) it was high up. The carry our luggage to the room in mules. So beautiful.!! We were in Paris for New Year’s Eve when the new law went in effect that you couldn’t smoke in bars and restaurants. So many people were very upset. Love French cheese. YES some smell not nice but sooo delicious. Have a great weekend. ❤
Hi my beautiful friend :) I know you are travelling a lot. I think you love travelling just as much as I do. You should tell me what is this town. I'm very curious. xoxo
@@Frenchforaday Eze a town between Nice and Monaco.
I am visiting Paris and Bordeaux this spring, all this information is very helpful. Thank you very much Angela
Have fun! :) These are beautiful places especially in the spring!
You get younger everyday Lynda Carter, how do you do it ? I'm amazed !
My college roommate was from France. She grew up between Paris and Bourdeaux. All of this is so true 😀. When you take the time to get to know the person -as you say - you can find some real education and get past any surface "snob" facade.
I do have to disagree a bit on the perception of acceptance of overweight in the US / acceptance. Yes, there is a push to love your body the way it is, but I think that message needs work. I think the high number of obese people in the US is a result of poor choices as opposed to a medical issue. It is very common to see an overweight person pushing a stroller with an obese toddler that has a can of soda in one hand and a bag of chips in the other. This indicates that some education is in order. The message needs to flip from accept/love your body as it is to "love your body - educate yourself on health / nutrition and feed yourself well".
Thanks for the video
Good morning, Angela. We have found in our 30 years of travel to Europe, that everyone is far more educated and informed than anyone that we know in the US, sad but true. Americans have been so dumbed down that it is a tragedy. You know more about us than we do!
Hi Janie :) In Europe history classes in high school are very thorough and detailed. We study not only about our own countries but world history as well and that's why it appears as if Europeans know it all :) If I'm completely honest, students hate this but once they grow up they find that it was useful. Thank you so much for watching my videos and have a great weekend! xoxo
I would disagree. World history and American History are not an elective in the US they are mandatory classes in all three levels of school. I have found in my 50 years of travel, that myself as an American , is very fortunate to be born in a country with huge opportunities.
This comment is far too broad reaching, inaccurate and shortsighted. There are many Americans who may fall into this category, true, but not everyone. There are plenty of people in the UK and EU that are not so well informed. These patterns can be found in every country, culture world wide. If you only experience the metropolitan areas of course the entire country will appear more educated. Be careful of “unintentional” insults. It’s not very becoming 😊
@@melissabridge5687 Yes, I agree that we have many opportunities and the sky is the limit for what one can accomplish. Perhaps our information has a prejudiced twist that other countries do not amplify when telling our history. At any rate, we can all hope for a better tomorrow with more understanding and graciousness toward those less fortunate.
@@Blondie77128 Thank you, Summer for your recommendation. Yes, it is a big world and hopefully each of us can contribute to making it a better place.
Bonjour Angela, I live in Canada now but am originally from Vienna/Austria and many, many things you mentioned sounded very familiar!! 😉 When you grow up in Europe, many cultural Etikette interlace. What is your background?? I thought you were French!! 😅 It sounds like you live in Italy right now? Here the one thing Canadians are famous for is their friendliness, and I have to agree!! But I do also know that French do not like French Canadians. I think it’s b/c of language. I think French “French” evolved with time and Canadian “French” is a bit stuck from the olden days when they arrived in the “new country”… And also, thank you so very much for the explanation of the Nuxe oil!! Very informative ❤❤❤
Greetings, I was born and raised in Western Canada. It has been my experience that the reason WC don't like Quebecers is because they see them as getting special privileges. This might be true but those privileges are more due to population density rather than simply language. WC don't like folks from Ontario either - lol.
It used to be said that Quebecers were more French than France and more Catholic than the Vatican. That has changed since the quiet revolution in the 1950's - 1960's with the fall of the Duplessis administration in Quebec.
Western Canadians tend to eat 'meat and potatoes'. This comes from a lot of farming and labour intensive families. I know growing up the only vegetable we saw on our plate was overcooked corn or peas. Potatoes were considered the main vegetable - lol. Of course that being said, if you stop over unannounced during the dinner hour we'll always find a space for you and share what we've got. If you're invited for dinner it's best to show up either on time or a few minutes early.
I would Love to visit France and Italy someday. This was a fun video!!!💝
Hi Brenda and thank you so much for watching! I'm sure you will fall in love with both France and Italy. Europe is a beautiful continent and there are so many breathtaking places. I would definitely suggest starting from these two countries. Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo
So interesting! And omg I agree with everything. I am a Danish-German woman who love to travel in France and I do have all the same experiences. The funny thing is my closest French friend only travels in France. I have spent ten years wondering deeply how he never crosses the border to other countries. Now I know: because he is French. 😂😂😂
I have struggled with my weight since menopause although I’m not fat, but food is just calories on a plate to me. I don’t enjoy eating. I’m going to Paris with my skinny girlfriend who is a gourmet cook and wants to eat her way through Paris. Thank God we’ll walk a lot……as I do in America too. Just did 12 miles today, but this is what I ate today: one egg for breakfast, two bites of a sandwich at lunch, 2 slices of cheese pizza for dinner(seldom eat pizza). Guarantee that tomorrow I will have gained a half pound. It’s so frustrating as I was a size 2 until my mid 50’s. Americans may be more accepting about larger women but doesn’t mean we accept it in ourselves. No one says I’m overweight……it’s self imposed because I’m now a size 10. Ick
Love your videos . Thank you
Hi Angela! Here in Vancouver, Canada it is very multicultural with people living here from all over the world. Small local beer breweries are a big part of Vancouver so come prepared to sample an abundance of local craft beer! Also, lots of natural beauty with the water, mountains, and trees.
Oh wow, thank you so much, Jennifer! You made me want to visit Canada even more. :) I know me and my partner would enjoy it so much. xoxo
I love France and Paris is one of my favourite cities but the one time someone was rude to me, it was taxi drivers!
Everyone is so nice in France 🇫🇷. I was surprised to meet so many Spanish-speaking French. We shared our love for local architecture and Mexican architecture. You have to know your stuff in speaking with a local Parisian!
Hi. Angela I been watching you for quite some time, but didn’t make any comment, enjoy your style you are such a beautiful young lady, yes make more video about French, love to hear more and thank for your video 👍❤️
Hi Uralia :) A huge thank you for the lovely comment! You made my day :) Thank you for making me smile and have a wonderful weekend! xoxo
How many languages do you speak and which ones? I'm going to guess Italian, French, and English so far...:) Here, Spanish is important. But I am curious to learn French.
Hi Angela, great vid, I do smoke....but only "vogues" in extra-light. ...so hard to quit since I like to motion/gesture.
Angela, I am interested to know where you were born, where did you learn to speak such fluid Emglish, what made you live in France now, what is your education, etc...
I traveled to Germany and Czech Republic last summer. I was shocked at how many obese people are now in Germany and how many smokers are in Czech Republic. Europe is changing:((.
I loved this approach on your channel about the French. I have traveled Paris and other places in 🇫🇷 France. France is a really beautiful country! As a Korean, one of the things that people misunderstand about Korea, is that people did a lot of plastic surgery and wear a lot of makeup. I love makeup, but I don’t wear heavy makeup myself. Only a few wear a lot of makeup and plenty of people don’t wear that much makeup (or none at all). Of course there are many of us who didn’t do any plastic surgery, too. I am looking forward to more fun facts and thank you, thank you, Angela! I hope Angela and all of you have a great weekend! 🙏🏻🙆🏻♀️❤️💕💝😄
Hi Christina :) As always a huge thank you for watching! I have had business contacts with Koreans and I have noticed that they are usually perfectionists. I have to say that I have always been fascinated by the way their skin looks (the wives of my business partners). It was literally like filtered. I don't know how they achieve this... Is it the skincare or the makeup is applied very masterfully. Sending you hugs. xoxo
Thank you Christina i am french woman et j'apprécie beaucoup les étrangers qui visitent la France et d'autres régions ça fait plaisir de lire cela car la plupart des vidéos que j'ai vu sur youtube de la part des étrangers ils ne parlent que de Paris et de la côte d'azur alors que la France est un pays qui mérite d'être visité en long en large et en travers. Best whishes
Dear Christina, I am very attracted to the Korean culture. The aspect with skincare Angela brought up fascinates me as well, could you please tell more about it?
@@Frenchforaday Hi, Angela! Thank you, thank for your reply! I’m sure your business associates’ wives were already born with great skin. A lot of Koreans take care of their skin very well. I’m positive it is not just makeup. 👍🏻🤩🙆🏻♀️💝❤️💕
@@yuliamargolin7856 Hi, Yulia! There was this 10 step skincare that was going around years ago, some Koreans still stick to it. But I guess most of us stick to the right skin care regimen that suits us (each person) the best. 👍🏻🙆🏻♀️🤩💝❤️💕
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Mais je pense que de partout si on se comporte bien on est respectueux et souriant on a un retour positive 💚💚💚💚🌸🌸🌸
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Hi Angela! Where I can find the link to your blog? 🙂
Love this! Years ago I was in Paris with my ex and our young sons. Not a great experience but I see now that most was our fault...I'm sure we came across as ugly Americans and thought the French were not very friendly. However, when we got to the countryside we had a lovely time. I want to go again and appreciate what I didn't before. It is a gorgeous country, just wish I could learn the language. I did so much better in Italy.
Hi ANGELA, I live in Palm Beach County Florida. In your most recent video you asked about differences between states. My answer is. Absolutely. If you are from New York you are most likely rude, impatient, pushy and some of the very bad traits. The more south you go the more courteous you are. For example adults from South Carolina are absolutely charming they know all the proper etiquette and respect. I live in South Florida which is a mixture of many different states so it is A mixed bag. As far as vacationing there are certain things in America you should never miss. Palm Beach Florida where I live is absolutely beautiful, if you go out west to Arizona you must see the Grand Canyon in Sedona. If you are interested in the south you must go to Charleston. My suggestion is the same as you give us about Europe. Go to small restaurants and get to know the culture of the area. America has gotten some many very bad press. Always the worst is brought out in the in the forefront news. Never judge a book by its cover. Americans are wonderful open hearted helpful and very generous people. Just always be careful as in Europe travel is always right around the corner. If you have an opportunity to visit America do some research as to where you were invited or planning to go and plan your trip accordingly. Americans buy in large do not dress well they tend to be a bit too casual which I absolutely hate. Palm Beach is elegant just as Europe, Miami is just a lot of fun and Hispanics that dress to the nines over dress over make up. But if we can just except a location for the culture as you expressed how the Italians are compared to the French it’s kind of like America embrace where you are and just except the culture in try to have a wonderful time. I hope this helped Linda from Jupiter Florida
Was the “buy in large” Freudian? 🤔🤣
Hi Linda, Thank you so much! This was very helpful. I've been in the US a few times but I've only visited New York, San Francisco, L.A. and the smallest town is Berkeley, CA. I have a lot of destinations on my wish list. I would love to visit Florida, I actually have relatives there, then Grand Canyon has been on my wish list since I was in my early 20s, also Texas :) In the past 2 years I couldn't even think of travelling but now I see the situation is improving and I hope I will be able to travel a bit more in the US.
Coucou Angela! Je regarde vos vidéos des USA 💙🤍❤️
I don't know why, but I was terribly amused that a video on French stereotypes included an aside that Italian men are notoriously unfaithful.
In Russia there is a whole rivalry Moscow vs. St. Petersburg.
Hello From France Angela ! You are true, French people ever moan and I don’t like that ! We are lucky to live in such a nice country with a lot of advantages ! But no, ever something wrong ! Everybody in the streets for a strike! what a shame for me ! Thanks a lot for all what you said on French people !
Excuse my English , I have not speaking English for a long time 😔
I do like your videos! You are so beautiful !
I fear meeting a Parisian snob. As much as I'd love to learn from such a person, I know I'd be a crawling mess inside.
I think Australians are seen as coffee snobs, generally open and friendly, but in many Asian countries, we come across as crass, too informal and too independant.
Hi Kate :) You have no idea how much I want to visit Australia. This is a dream that I had since I was a teenager. I hope some day it will come true. I've heard that you have gorgeous beaches... well I always like to look at photos and videos. I dream of seeing the beautiful coastline. Thank you so much for the comment. Sending you hugs from Italy. xoxo
Bonjour,gng to watch later cm mng.Just to say hello to u,Angela.Gdnght.It's now past midnight. 💕
Bonjour Zubaida :) and a huge thank you for saying hello. It means so much to me. Goodnight to you! 🥰❤
I'm so confused: To me, it sounds like you have a French accent but you are saying "When I first moved to France"...... May I ask where you are from?
Doesn't seem like a healthy lifestyle is cherished at all... with everybody smoking cigarettes
That's a bad stereotype. French people don't smoke cigarettes anymore than anyone else.
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Cancer has risen in the last 30 years in France due to smoking and alcohol consumption. They are in the top 20 of countries now to die from cancer in the World. Men are 1in2 likely to get cancer and women are 1 in 3. So the French are not as healthy as they would like to believe. When I lived in Italy I saw less people smoking than in France. The Italians have a much healthier life style and diet. Doctors in the US prescribe the Mediterranean diet for a reason.
I live in California. We usually say Hi, and start a conversation. When we visited Italy in 2019, we were in the train, and the lady was serving food. I said Hi, and told her what I wanted. She didn’t appreciate it, she said “bonjourno first, ok?” 🫣🤣 I was so embarrassed.
Here, if you go say good morning sir, they will go, “hey how’s going” 😂😂😂
Good infos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Jenny :) Oh wow, that must have been a grumpy lady. lol Actually I have a funny story about the "hey how’s it going" thing. The first time when I visited the US I went to a coffee shop, the barista said "hey how’s going". In my European mind I thought the girl that was making the coffee was actually interested in how my day is going so I started explaining in detail. She gave me a strange look and my boyfriend took my hand and said "that's not what she meant". We all laughed a little at the cultural misunderstanding. 🤣😂
I also live in California, and I’ve found that some people here are surprised at friendliness - maybe because I’m in La. Whenever I ask someone providing service, how their day is going, they smile and are happy someone cares enough to ask 😢😊