I'm Canadian, and I've traveled to the US quite a lot. Small town USA has some of the friendliest people I've ever met. They'd give you the shirt off their back. A far cry from how the world media portrays Americans.
I can relate. I've been to a small town in Tennessee this summer and all people out there were super friendly and welcoming. Never felt that in France before.
Not offended at all, It's nice to know what others think of us. The thing that most don't think about is that because the US is such a big country, You can find ignorance or brilliance, kindness or cruelty and everything in between. If you only get your information from media, then you only meet one type of person. Many amazing people do not have a TH-cam channel. PS The thing that I loved the most about France is that it was so cultural. Sitting at the cafe eating some crusty bread and cheese with a glass of wine was just amazing. France is very laid-back and beautiful, I remember miles and miles of yellow fields, Stone buildings that were hundreds of years old, castles and lots of little tiny cars.
Danny Pickell yeah for sure !! You have to experience it for yourself to really know a place or a group of people. The media only show a few of them and usually not the quality ones haha I know I love France for that too !! So many beautiful places with so much history. Along the Loire river you have a bunch of gorgeous castles, one of my favorite part of France.
Yeah, I can’t for the life of me understand why someone would ask a question like that unless they actually did have an intellectual disability, were just nervous, didn’t know what to say & ended up asking an obvious question or they were being a smart-ass.
Perhaps the original question was "Do you mainly speak French in France", because Switzerland is surrounded by FIVE different countries, and they speak French, Swiss-French, High-German, Swiss-German, Italian, and Swiss-Italian, as well as many, many, many, different village dialects (which was my personal experience). It was not a "dumb" question to ask, at all. I've heard it said by countless teachers, both in the U.S. and in Europe: "There are no dumb questions; only dumb answers".
A stereo type that I thought about French people is that they would be rude if you don't speak French. I found this to be incorrect, the people I met were very gracious and kind.
I would like to hear about what you like about you own country! 😃 Like the things you like to do and the stuff you enjoy about your own country France.
Sometimes, a seemingly 'dumb' question is actually an 'easy' question to start or propel a conversation, without making you feel uncomfortable or put on the spot. Not always, but sometimes.
Do you live in the United States? In the United States, we are taught that when meeting someone, put your best foot forward because first impressions are very important. If you meet someone from France and you ask them, what language do you Speak in France, let me explain what you have just said to them. I am an idiot and there is no way you can have an intellectual conversation with me. Very sad.........
Kimberly G. I understand you want to ask a bunch of question to start conversation, I do that too as well ! But asking questions that should be obvious just creates a weird reaction
@@manonbtravels6343 It's the art of the rhetorical question. I suppose it relies on intonation. If an question with an obvious answer is asked poorly, then yes it does seem strange & clueless.
As an American, I'd say that many Americans are ignorant of the world, but that does not make them dumb/stupid. These people are mostly just unaware, and that's a product of our isolation to other countries, having one of the most dominant global cultures globally, and having so many things available to us within the country itself. Thanks for the video!
I often hear the stereotype that we have no interest in traveling the world and know nothing about the rest of the world. Not entirely true because, the thing is. Americans on average don't get that many paid vacation days, and at least half the country is living paycheck to paycheck. Just one paycheck away from being homeless. So, with most of us either not being able to even afford to take a vacation, because not all companies offer paid vacation days, or the companies that do give you paid vacation days. Usually only give you ten paid vacation days on average. So, that doesn't give many of us much time to travel abroad. I think it's cool that there are so many different countries on the European continent where as here just one large country on a large continent. I think it's really cool that you can travel just a few hours and be in another country.
ItIsFunnyDamnIt yeah for sure we are super lucky to have a bunch of countries next to one another and have agreements between them so we use the same money and don’t have to have a passeport ! Grateful for that
@@manonbtravels6343 I can't wait to travel abroad. My girlfriend lives in Germany, but she wants to take me to see some other countries when I'm over there. We hadn't decided which one's yet but I would like to see France and Belgium. She has been here and I had her stay with me so she didn't have to pay for a hotel room, and gave her rides everywhere so she didn't have to worry about renting a car, and since I love to cook I cooked for her so she didn't have to worry about food. Now she wants to do the same for me when I see her. The one thing I will never do traveling abroad is have any preconceived notions about any countries. It's going to be an interesting learning experience and hopefully fun being in another country with her. I sometimes wish the U.S. was broken into several countrys instead of being one big country on a large continent of land. I often wonder how different things would be here if it had been that way. I really do appreciate your videos. So many people do nothing but bash us all the time. I appreciate that you don't. We have our problems here , but as you've pointed out there's good things here too. Thank you for that.
Also the United States has deserts, mountains, green plains, large rivers, large lakes, plenty of land along the ocean. There is much to see just in our country that could take years and years to see everything. Each region is very different and it is like you are visiting a completely different place that you are not used to.
After living in France the first time and going back to the USA the thing that blew my mind was all the variety in the grocery stores. I grew up with it and was used to it but then I fell in love with Lidl and super U and it was some simple shopping. After a year I came back to USA and just broke down in laughter because the variety and my mind just couldn't handle it
It’s tough because, as an American, even we kinda stereotype each other! There’s so many of us, and so it’s tough it’s stereotype us because it’s such a large group of people.
I lived in France twice: Paris for school and then Caen for work. Living in a large city versus a modestly sized city can make all the difference in how one experiences any country. After seeing Paris through the eyes of a tourist and then a student I was glad to live for about a year in Normandy.
Derik De Baun yeah for sure it changes ! I love Paris because we can do so much there but it’s not very peaceful haha Normandy is so great so many beautiful cities to visit
I'm happy that you like Utah! I grew up 25 miles from Bryce Canyon. Also, I love France! I was going back for the 3rd and 4th time this year, but they got canceled due to Covid-19!
Even if all the stereotypes of the French were true I always remember that without France we would not exist as we are today. French military and financial aid was critical to the success of our revolution. It also depleted their treasury to the point that it was a direct cause of their own disastrous revolution in 1789. Viva la France
France was already bankrupt before they were involved in the American Revolution. the French Revolution was going to happen regardless, people were already rioting and trying to form their own government
@@ernestogastelum9123 Your history is incorrect. The French Monarchy was solid until after financing the American Revolution. France had debts, as did every European nation, including Britain. Debt however is not bankruptcy. When Louis XVI called Les états généraux to raise taxes, a move which had not been done since 1614, to begin to rebalance the leger, this move led to revolution. It should also be noted that France had been affected by years of poor harvests and a sharp increase in the price of bread. The combination of the above were the reasons for the crisis. Previous to the example of a successful revolution in America, with all the acceptance and even worship of individuals such as Jefferson and Franklin at the French court, plus Lafayette and others who participated in the war and then returned to France, wondering why the French people ought not also have more freedom, no one was advocating for revolution in France. Revolution begets Revolution but France was not destined to revolt and would not have but for certain actions taken by the Monarchy, primarily including involvement in the American Revolution.
@@christschool No it was not. France's debt was almost solely due to Louis XIV's many wars. In 1664, the revenues amounted to 63,602,796 livres. The expenses added up to 63,071,008 livres. The resulting surplus was merely half a million livres, but still! Thanks to his little red book, Louis also kept an eye on the budget in respect of his building programs. He didn’t incur any debts for Versailles. All costs were covered by the annual state budget. The entire building project, including the expensive gardens, consumed 25 million livres of a state budget that added up to 26 billion livres over the years Versailles was built. This means that the building costs made less than one percent of the state budget over the years. Thus, Versailles didn’t wipe out France financially. Another thing deserves credit for that. Louis XIV began to engage in war. And the profits became smaller, the losses bigger. Take 1706, for example. That was a pretty normal year in the War of the Spanish Succession. The Sun King's Red Book of Household Accounts - Versailles ... www.moneymuseum.com › versailles-a-case-of-squandering-346
It’s so funny that you said “cookies”. I don’t know the equivalent word in French, but the few British people I know for some reason have the hardest time with that word. To them, it’s a biscuit and they are unwilling to budge on our different word for it😂
Your videos are amazing but I'm curious does having a criminal justice degree from America make it hard to find a job in France? Doesnt France use napolianic law?
Nathan Arrizola yeah it’s impossible to use that degree haha I started a new degree here ! I’m studying online marketing, design and coding. Not the same hahah
I would love to see you discuss the stereotype of French cooking always being ornate and difficult. I would love to see more "typical" French meals that a family would eat at home. What parts of that stereotype are true vs. false would be interesting.
Craig Jovanovich okay will think about that !! Yeah we don’t cook super difficult meal at home or just for specific occasion. But restaurants for sure have amazing meals that are known to be super difficult and tasty.
Love your videos! Your honest, intelligent and thoughtful commentary about life in the US is very refreshing. I totally agree with you about Americans being ignorant and not just dumb. My wife is from South Africa and you wouldn't believe the crazy questions and comments that she has received over the years! I do have a request though it may be a little controversial. I have always been intrigued by the politics of France from the French Revolution till now. So much of modern political science is rooted in French History. Owing even the terms Right Wing and Left Wing to France and knowing how passionate the French have been throughout history about politics I'd love to get your thoughts on the matter. I understand if you might not want to go there but I'm not asking for your personal political beliefs maybe an overview of the political landscape in France and a comparison to what you experienced in the US. Thanks 😊
As a American, I appreciate the small towns and miles of quiet nothingness to escape the big cities. But many friends love being in the large busy cities all the time. I admit we have a lot of quick cheap fast-food that isn't healthy but in moderation it can SOMETIMES be a fun choice. Small town restaurants have great meals otherwise they don't stay in business long.
I was born and raised in very small town (pop. 400) in Oklahoma. After military and university my employment took me out of the USA for 32 years. I lived in Ventabren, France (Aix-en-Provence) for 4 years. I loved every day of it. Sitting on the Coeur Mirabeau drinking espresso or kir and using the local newspapers to learn french was the high point of my day. It took me about one month to get used to the 2.5 hour lunch breaks then I joined right in to the pleasantries of drinking wine at lunch and then sucking down double espressos all afternoon to stay awake. I go back as often as I can.
On fast food and eating habits: Many people in the U.S.gravitate to fast food because (1) it is everywhere, even in small towns, and (2) it is cheap. It can actually be difficult to find healthy food in some places (inner cities and some rural areas) because of a lack of choice in grocery stores and restaurants (either because of income or availability). These places are often called "food deserts." In general, poor diet and resulting bad diet can correlate with low income and poverty, although, yeah, pretty much everyone here eats fast food at least occasionally.
Adam O thank you !! You should try to visit other cities too if you like history. If you go along the Loire river tou will find a bunch of amazing castles .
Well done, bravo. I love how you explain yourself and how you don't take yourself so seriously as in, you know it all and you're right, period. Good choices for your list as well. Just started watching your videos and I'm a fan now. Love the accent and your knowledge of the English language is pretty awesome. Keep doing what you do so well. Stay Gold!!!!
Hello Manon! I had the good fortune to have lived in France for a couple of years. My French teacher thought I was English because I was to "discret" to be an American! That is a good point you make about knowing what is going on in the rest of the world. Here in the States there is less on the news about world affairs than in Europe. Thanks!
Bonjour :) Cool ! Good for you, it is always a great experience to travel abroad ! We are both lucky to have done that. Hahaha that's funny, I am not discret enough ahaha. Yeah I think it is always important and especially very interesting !
American food is provided by corporations, who are making cheap, nutrition less food that gets maximum profit. In otherparts of the world, they don;t have all these corporations. So the food, in general, is healthier and people stick more to traditional foods.
In a lot of areas of the US, it can be very difficult for people to find a market or restaurants or other shops that provide a lot of quality, nutritious food. Plus, nutritional education isn’t so omnipresent here either, and some people may honestly not know much better. Of course, nothing can be said for every individual as a blanket statement, except that food, water, and air are necessary for survival.
Processed and convenient food certainly causes diabetes, heart disease and lots of other issues down the road. I definitely recommend cutting back for those who over indulge in unhealthy eating habits. Healthier foods can be made simply and tasty!
Yeah for sure !! And you feel so much better eating healthier food. All those processed food are fun once in a while but should not be part of the daily food intake
@@manonbtravels6343I agree, absolutely! I have lived in the same place for the past 5 years.There is a McDonalds and a Taco Bell within close walking distance. I have eaten at Taco Bell only once and McDonalds, not once. However, there is a stir fry restaurant that I visit from time to time. You can view their nutrition information online. With that, you can smart choices regarding which protein to choose, which rice or noodles, which vegetables and a variety of sauces. That way, when you visit the website ahead of time, you can make a smart choice meal. It's cooked quickly on a wok after you choose what you want in the bowl. I don't eat out often. however, when i do, i prefer to be smart about it. It's just about being logical!
The food is something I also discussed with an Italian friend. I assumed it was because the distance traveled that our food is more preservative packed stuff. Also since the corporations think they will save more money, there's more processed elements in our consumables. France tends to have more freshly made items.
America is such a large, diverse country, that many Americans never leave the country. Travelling over seas is perceived to be expensive, and a stereotype we have is that everyone in Europe (unfortunately especially France), either hates or dislikes Americans. Like you mentioned about Europe, it is very easy to travel state to state in the US, no passport, no special drivers license, no language barriers. However, I believe Americans are still intensely curious about Europe and other countries. Which is why you have had the experiences you've had with us asking you questions, to which you might think the answers are obvious. Like your fellow Europeans, most Americans rely on TV and movies to form our view of what Europe is like. Which is why we are so full of questions when we meet one of you, so we can get a more accurate view of what things are like there. Also, meeting a foreigner is fairly uncommon during most of our day to day lives. Most of Americans only meet them in passing when traveling, like at airports or tourist destinations. Love your content, keep it up!
@Narciso Duran Hello, this might be common there... However, we live in a huge country with vast amounts of our citizens living in small cities. It's a proven statistic that 90% Your experience, while no unique, may also not be that common.
I don't know how much of the US you've visited, but the US is vast and very much different in regions. I'm Anglo-Irish but I live not far from New Orleans and their is definitely a lingering French, Spanish and Carribean influence along the Northern Gulf Coast, so lots of seafood here. We only go to McDonald's or Pizzal Hut when we can't afford the Cajun or Creole restaurant. Albeit some things in Cajun restaurants you may find strange. Fried crab claws and spicy boiled crawfish for instance. Lots of people here of French ancestry. Awesome video. I'm going to add to this. Two stereotypes that bother me: A. We Americans view the French as being arrogant and rude, but, in my personal experience Parisians can be, but provincial French have always seemed nice to me. B. The "surrender monkey" "France has never won a war" thing amongst many Americans. I studied history, and I'm very well aware of France's victories and sacrifice in war and the complications with Belgium during the Phony War and th epic Battle of Verdun, and the bravery of France's 5th infantry division in defending the British withdrawal at Dunkirk. I think France's history needs to be discussed with Americans. My apologies for the add-on, I hope I havent offended.
@@pag9128 Good subjects of study, the French! They had success on July 1st, 1916 and gained ground! I'd quite like to dispel stereotypes we Americans hold of the French.
TACO BELL! 😋 I can relate! I am very materialistic, I'll buy that little bed night stand in the right hand corner, why is it missing legs? Is there like a leg I am not seeing? Also that map is interesting, we do know geography, that map is incorrect! 😄
No it is not it is just perfectly aligned with the camera so we don't see the other legs haha The map isn't wrong it is a scratch off map that I did not scratch off that's all, I liked the golden color so I did not want to ruin it haha
I enjoy your videos. Interesting. As an older American I would say emphatically Americans are woefully ignorant of the rest of the world. There are a number of reasons for this fact. First, in American Public Education there was a deemphasis on teaching geography and about other cultures. Second, because America is so large and has many resources there's a subconscious attitude that Americans don't need anything from anyone. Add to that our politicians and you get a kind of cultural isolationism. This is not every American but far too many Americans. It tends to get us in trouble. Thankfully, you experienced our good side and overall we are good people.
We have many things to buy, but I only buy what I need. And I do not eat at fast food places, but I hunt Deer for my meat, and I have a garden that I grow my vegetables. I like to be healthy, and know where my food comes from.
I like when you said..".a little more American in ways". Thought that was funny!! When you have friends say to you...that was really American of you.....your are more American than you thought!!
I just got back from paris, and i notice that they are not outgoing in being friendly but i know it's the culture towards Americans but once i told them that i was American Mexican they were more opened to Mexicans. But i still love Paris going back soon.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! I don't think we're less intelligent, but I do know we're less educated on subjects such as worldly affairs. Beyond what you mentioned about country size/travelling, I think this is partially due to the "let kids be kids" mindset that isn't as prevalent in more well-educated countries like Japan. I also think parents prioritize religious education in the home, especially for homeschooled children. I wasn't homeschooled, but the only education outside of school that my family mandated was CCD. I had evangelical friends whose parents required them to read the Bible every night. Many classmates, rather than travel, would go on religious retreats. Keep in mind, this was in a rural area, but not Utah or the South. Stereotypes I have heard about France: France is a bit crowded, but has wonderful museums, gardens, churches, and other culturally significant places. The women are skinny and attentive to how they dress. They also use perfume. The people are a bit standoffish to tourists. I can get that, however. I've had multiple friends from Hawaii who were compassion-fatigued by all the tourism and upset at how tourism increased the cost of living. I wonder if that is the same attitude that people have in France?
Yes I agree ! Education is so important and people need to get more educated about the world, not a question of intelligence. Yeah I saw that a bt in PA, many people were going on religious retreats. Okay I will answer that in the video ! Thank you :)
Hmm I guess it varies ... as an evangelical homeschooler we had very structured school days and learned a lot in terms of world history/politics/literature/ .. I spent my earliest days in art museums and history museums lol.. we traveled every chance we got and I have been to over 26 countries lol. I guess because my parents are very educated as well ( my mom has a Bachelors and a masters and my dad has a doctorate and 3 bachelors) they prioritized these things more and wanted my brother and I to be educated about the world around us.
Where in PA did you live? I’ve lived in Pittsburgh and in a valley near Hershey. There are many different cultures even within PA. I’m curious what part you experienced.
So true about being loud! I’ve been to Paris several times and I could pick out another American a block away! Typically loud with bright clothes. I really try to be low key and dress that way too when I’m there. I knew I had succeeded at least a little bit when while walking down the street one time, an sweet, older Parisian woman asked me for directions in French. 😊
Wow. You really got to the heart of the matter of why a lot of people are overweight in the United States. There's a saying about college in the United States, and that's that you gain the "freshman 15" or you put on about 15 pounds (around 7 kilos) when you start going to college. And, granted, part of this is due to a lot of dorms having little in terms of cooking equipment like ovens or stoves in the dorms, but even if they have them, many students spend an awful long time studying, so the cafeteria ends up being the main source of food for college students. And if it's closed, then fast food is so prevalent that you could find something to eat well into the night if you need. This problem also kind of extends to people with less money, which often gets misconstrued at fast food "being cheap." But, I personally think that it's a similar principle to the college student thing above. Because if you're working a retail job, have a side project to keep the lights on, and have to pick the kids up from school, look after them at night, make sure they're ready to go back to school in the morning, then you don't exactly have several hours to devote to cooking. I'm also glad you picked up on why United States Citizens might not be as culturally aware as everyone else. It's hard to know what other cultures are really like when you live across an ocean. While we don't have a long history, compared to a lot of other countries, we do have a rich history, which usually does include a lot of how we were influenced by European cultures - particularly Great Brittan. The education thing also does depend on where you go - it's not even on a state basis, but some areas have different requirements for social studies as a subject. In my high school, we had a class called world history, where we saw a lot of big events in the history of other countries. There's also a point, usually in high school, when the world wars come in, where there does have to be a lot of explaining about what happened and how we got to that point in history.
You are very sweet. Thank you for being such a polite lady. I am glad you recognize there are many regional differences. I am from the Pacific Northwest and we eat more whole food up here. I think it is because there is much seafood here. I will say, however, I did gain 20 pounds in 6 months after returning from Asia. Mainly because I walk less!
Unhealthy food also costs allot less. I'm a semi truck driver, also the British call them lorry's . It's hard to cook on the road. I drive 680 to 825 miles a day or 1094 to 1327 kilometers per day every day nearly of every year. I work 14 hours a day, this year I will have worked about 355 days. This results in bad eating because time is limited and rest takes priority. This isn't just truck drivers. My mom is a nurse and often works doubles her shift is 10 hrs long then she goes and sleeps in a special room for two hours and then works another 10 hour shift. Doctors do this as well. We all work long hard hours. It results in bad reacting habits. I have gotten a air fryer and I now eat fish and chicken and beef on the road but good storage is limited for now because it's expensive. I often don't eat at all. I often just drink coffee, and may eat a bit for lunch then a bigger dinner then sack out. My mother is often even worse than I am about getting food.
You asked for suggestions about what to discuss. Well perhaps you could talk about what French culture is like. I mean, now you have an appreciation for the difference between American and French cultures and you have talked about your perspective as a French person on American culture. Could you now explain what you think would be interesting about French culture to an American. I would find that interesting.
I admire you for being brave enough to express your feelings and you views! I’m dating a French woman and I find that your videos are extremely Insightful! Thank you so very much! Good video! Thank you! They help me understand my girlfriend much better. God bless you, dear! Keep up the good work! I find your work to being very enlightening!
I think sometimes Americans ask you a lot of "dumb" questions because they just want to hear your voice and the way you speak! Haha! You are very pretty and seem very fun, and I like you more than the people I have met from France, and I love your energy... you glow with friendliness. You could be a fine Ambassador for the youth of France. I guess I will be watching more of your videos now, and I am glad I don't have to ask you dumb questions just to see & hear your speak! LOL!
I wish I had a suggestion for a video topic. I can't think of one. I enjoy hearing your point of view on the subjects you've chosen. Just keep making videos about something. You are talented and, if you desire, can do very well on You Tubd. Thank you for the work you put into these videos. Great stuff!
Lately we have been more health conscious here in America because of the health problems that have been caused by decades of bad diets. I go to whole foods and natural grocery stores that sell health alternatives. Its fustrating for me trying to avoid bad processed food because of the abundance of unhealthy restaurants and snack machines that sell only unhealthy shit foods. ☹ i just bring food from home to work to avoid this problem.
I know ! it is hard to find healthy food sometimes especially when you want to eat out. That's why it is always better to eat at home and cook your own stuff !
We have vanilla oreos, mint oreos, pumpkin oreos, chocolate oreos, cheese cake oreos, double stuff oreos, thin oreos, etc. I'm sure I'm missing a few others.
Couple of points. Dumb questions are usually another form of small talk. When I was (ahem) your age, I ate more healthy. Food was fuel. As I got older, I enjoyed food more. It was a reward for hard work. I still eat veggies, don't over do it. But I look forward to treating myself with an occasional donut, slice of pizza or McDonald's fries... It's a rat race. Sometimes, ya gotta enjoy the cheese😁
Are there stereotypes within France of the various regions of the country like there is in the U.S. and Canada? For example, do people who live in rural France think Parisians are stuck up snobs?
Corn Syrup and High Fructose Syrup has been a terrible additive in American food and caused terrible amounts of obesity along with a less active culture ..
Dumb and ignorant are two different things. Just because you are ignorant about a subject doesn't mean you are dumb. ALL of us are ignorant about some things. Geography and foreign cultures aren't interesting to some people. The U.S. is sooo big and the culture is different from region to region.
I remember playing tennis a few years ago. I heard people speaking French on the far courts. I said, "Hey where are you from?" They said, "Oh from an island in the Indian Ocean." I replied, "Oh, Reunion Island?" They stopped in their tracks...lol..."How did you know that?? No one knows that here!" Which is true. I had a stamp collection as a kid-I had stamps from all over the world. I was also interested in other cultures and languages...but that is not common. People aren't very interested in things outside the United States-that is a generalization-but mostly true in my case. Everyone should know the Eiffel Tower is in Paris. OMG.
If I want to go to England for the week, a trip would cost me well over 2 grand. A french person can do it for much, much less. I would love to go to France, not just Paris but the countryside too.
Manon, I have to agree with the analysis of fast food--it's convenient, and it's made a lot of people here "too short for their weight". However, it can be avoided, as you found. I VERY rarely go to a fast food place. For instance, I can't remember when I last entered McDonald's, and I go to the local YMCA 6 days a week, and have for 37 years. Also, although it may sound as if I'm trying to be funny, I'm really trying to state the obvious: you can't eat bad food if it's not in the house. Re. us being dumb, I always have cringed when I hear Americans in man-on-the-street interviews being asked a basic question, and not having a clue. Or, meeting a foreign visitor, such as yourself, and rather than keeping quiet, realizing that their unspoken question is really basic, "Maybe I should look that up on the Internet when I get home.", they'll say, "Oh, you're from France? Is that in Africa?" Duh!
Hahaha I live in a high population city in the US and a lot of people do pretty dumb things. I don't get offended when people call Americans dumb because there are a lot of times where I'm on that side. I love your videos and how open minded you are about other cultures in general.
5 Stars! I agree with you 100%. You have got me- I'm hooked on your videos. Can I ask what colour(color) your eyes are? Them seem blue but could be hazel not really sure, mine are hazel so everyone is always trying to figure out what color mine are lol but that depends on the color of shirt I'm wearing at the time. Jon from Ohio.
One of the stereotypes of French people I had heard as an American was that the French were very rude and impersonal, but that was NOT the case when I visited there. Parisians are a little different, but most French were very kind and welcoming. I was treated very well even with my poor & broken grasp of the French language, haha.
As an American I agree that we need to learn about other countries. While in school we learned a lot about our own history and very little about others. I can only recall about learning the French Revolution and WW1 on 9th grade but that’s literally it. We just aren’t cultured to the rest of the world like y’all are. Everything is so Americanized it’s crazy.
We don't know much about France since they haven't mattered much to the US (except when we had to save them from the Germans) since the 18th century, French know a lot about America since we largely own the movie industry.
Those definitely are some very obvious questions. I wonder if maybe some people are just trying to show interest but they don’t know what to ask? That’s just a guess because it is a little odd that someone would ask you, for example, about the Eiffel Tower. It sounds like people are just trying to be friendly & don’t know what to say. You know how sometimes when a person is nervous they end up asking stupid & incredibly obvious questions? I’m guessing it’s more that than anything.
Haha I mean kinda, I know it comes from a good places and it is really sweet but sometimes we don't like it because we feel like we are not good enough. We take it as "your english is not good enough" I think we a bit perfectionist and do not want to have an accent anymore
I've been to France many times over the years. One of the few places where I feel at home. I find that you need to have a sense of humor; be able to laugh. French and English conjugation is complex. Sometimes, there are no words. I would really mess up a word or phrase; with a chuckle, I would be corrected and they would have a opportunity to practice English. Be well, my friend. 😀
You're cool... I like how politely you consider others. But for me I don't really care of stereotype of the US or even other countries but knowing more about what it's like there would be neat because I'm in Ohio and will probably never get to experience anything out of the US.
The lack of outside knowledge is true. Most Americans depending on where you live are treated as pointless or exotic. Being from south Florida I get offended when people call all Hispanics Mexican. I can tell the difference most of the time but you have 2 get use 2 people who don't know many Hispanics who are not Mexican.
I’ll give you a little insight into why Americans ask dumb questions about France. This is called an ice breaker. We ask questions we already know the answer to in order to spark up a conversation or move one along so we don’t feel awkward. I imagine you got that a lot because you are very beautiful so people may have been intimidated so they stuck to basic facts.
When I think of France I think of the Revolutionary War & the Statue of Liberty & how I don’t think enough Americans are grateful to France for what you’ve done for us. I think of the French Revolution. I think of French people as being very passionate, not necessarily romantic but in general. I think of wine & your incredible cuisine. The only negative I can think of that Americans might have is French men being arrogant. I don’t know where that came from, I don’t think that myself, I just know it exists. I’d love to visit France someday, I can’t think of anything negative about the French people or France in general.
Je suis américain et vous avez raison sur la culture de la Pennsylvania! J’ai étudié quatre ans de français et aimerais visiter la France 🇫🇷 excusez mon français lol
Hunter G vous excusez pas! Vous parlez très bien !! C’est super que vous ayez appris le français, apprendre une autre langue c’est vraiment important. Bonne continuation et j’espère que vous pourrez visitez la France bientôt !
It's true. Americans are loud compared to Europeans. But I find that Canadians also have that trait...so I was often shocked to hear loud people and realize that they're not Americans but Canadians. The loudest people are Chinese, though. I'm an American of Asian descent. Chinese are super loud.
I didn't realize that Americans being stupid was a European stereotype of us. That's sad. We are less culturally aware, but the US is so big we often will travel within our own country, and we do focus heavily on US history like you said. Also, Europe is super far away, and average Americans can't really afford to travel/vacation there. Of course education/school districting/parental guidance/socioeconomic status play a big role in what we would know too and with the size it is probably less uniform than in France. 40% of Americans never even get a passport & travel abroad, and a lot of the times when we do go abroad it's just to Canada because it's close & they speak english. As for the materialistic comment, a lot of us have houses and a garage/attic/basement where we can put things so we end up buying more because we have the ability to store it vs the smaller flats that a lot of Koreans/Japanese and I think Europeans too (correct me if that's wrong) have.
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I'm Canadian, and I've traveled to the US quite a lot. Small town USA has some of the friendliest people I've ever met. They'd give you the shirt off their back. A far cry from how the world media portrays Americans.
Rolling Stone I love that !! I was in a midsize city and people were already absolutely adorable.
Canada is our family. US loves Canadians
I can relate. I've been to a small town in Tennessee this summer and all people out there were super friendly and welcoming. Never felt that in France before.
Rolling Stone only if your not a minority
@@2380Shaw Spoken like somebody who either has never lived in small town US, or is always looking to be offended by everything.
I like your videos because you talk about the good and bad stuff in the US without bashing the country
mark williams TJ thank you !! Glad you enjoy them ! ☺️
I agree, I’m so tired of all the hate I see about the U.S. on social media. It’s so nice to see someone talk about the U.S. rationally.
Not offended at all, It's nice to know what others think of us. The thing that most don't think about is that because the US is such a big country, You can find ignorance or brilliance, kindness or cruelty and everything in between. If you only get your information from media, then you only meet one type of person. Many amazing people do not have a TH-cam channel.
PS The thing that I loved the most about France is that it was so cultural. Sitting at the cafe eating some crusty bread and cheese with a glass of wine was just amazing. France is very laid-back and beautiful, I remember miles and miles of yellow fields, Stone buildings that were hundreds of years old, castles and lots of little tiny cars.
Danny Pickell yeah for sure !! You have to experience it for yourself to really know a place or a group of people. The media only show a few of them and usually not the quality ones haha
I know I love France for that too !! So many beautiful places with so much history. Along the Loire river you have a bunch of gorgeous castles, one of my favorite part of France.
Well said, Danny.
As an American, I'd say someone asking a French person if they speak French in France is pretty dumb lol.
Peter Schmidt I wouldn’t say dumb but just it’s a huge lack of cultural awareness !
i think they were just trying to make ocnversation
Yeah, I can’t for the life of me understand why someone would ask a question like that unless they actually did have an intellectual disability, were just nervous, didn’t know what to say & ended up asking an obvious question or they were being a smart-ass.
Unless they're used to listening to Canadian French and didn't recognize "real" French.
Perhaps the original question was "Do you mainly speak French in France", because Switzerland is surrounded by FIVE different countries, and they speak French, Swiss-French, High-German, Swiss-German, Italian, and Swiss-Italian, as well as many, many, many, different village dialects (which was my personal experience). It was not a "dumb" question to ask, at all. I've heard it said by countless teachers, both in the U.S. and in Europe: "There are no dumb questions; only dumb answers".
A stereo type that I thought about French people is that they would be rude if you don't speak French. I found this to be incorrect, the people I met were very gracious and kind.
Thanks will talk about that !! :)
Yeah, that's really the Quebecois.
I would like to hear about what you like about you own country! 😃 Like the things you like to do and the stuff you enjoy about your own country France.
Benjamin Hurlburt sounds good ! I will think about making videos about france then ☺️
Awesome!! 😃
Good to see you sweetie. It's refreshing to here someone talk about my country without bashing it. Good job. See you next vid.
thankssss :)
Sometimes, a seemingly 'dumb' question is actually an 'easy' question to start or propel a conversation, without making you feel uncomfortable or put on the spot. Not always, but sometimes.
Do you live in the United States? In the United States, we are taught that when meeting someone, put your best foot forward because first impressions are very important. If you meet someone from France and you ask them, what language do you Speak in France, let me explain what you have just said to them.
I am an idiot and there is no way you can have an intellectual conversation with me. Very sad.........
Kimberly G. I understand you want to ask a bunch of question to start conversation, I do that too as well ! But asking questions that should be obvious just creates a weird reaction
@@manonbtravels6343 It's the art of the rhetorical question. I suppose it relies on intonation. If an question with an obvious answer is asked poorly, then yes it does seem strange & clueless.
I'd say your answers are spot on. Well understood and nuanced. The years spent in the US gave you a good well rounded understanding of the country.
Thank you ! Yeah I think it is easier for me to understand since I lived 5 years in the US :)
As an American, I'd say that many Americans are ignorant of the world, but that does not make them dumb/stupid. These people are mostly just unaware, and that's a product of our isolation to other countries, having one of the most dominant global cultures globally, and having so many things available to us within the country itself.
Thanks for the video!
I often hear the stereotype that we have no interest in traveling the world and know nothing about the rest of the world. Not entirely true because, the thing is. Americans on average don't get that many paid vacation days, and at least half the country is living paycheck to paycheck. Just one paycheck away from being homeless. So, with most of us either not being able to even afford to take a vacation, because not all companies offer paid vacation days, or the companies that do give you paid vacation days. Usually only give you ten paid vacation days on average. So, that doesn't give many of us much time to travel abroad. I think it's cool that there are so many different countries on the European continent where as here just one large country on a large continent. I think it's really cool that you can travel just a few hours and be in another country.
ItIsFunnyDamnIt yeah for sure we are super lucky to have a bunch of countries next to one another and have agreements between them so we use the same money and don’t have to have a passeport ! Grateful for that
@@manonbtravels6343 I can't wait to travel abroad. My girlfriend lives in Germany, but she wants to take me to see some other countries when I'm over there. We hadn't decided which one's yet but I would like to see France and Belgium. She has been here and I had her stay with me so she didn't have to pay for a hotel room, and gave her rides everywhere so she didn't have to worry about renting a car, and since I love to cook I cooked for her so she didn't have to worry about food. Now she wants to do the same for me when I see her. The one thing I will never do traveling abroad is have any preconceived notions about any countries. It's going to be an interesting learning experience and hopefully fun being in another country with her. I sometimes wish the U.S. was broken into several countrys instead of being one big country on a large continent of land. I often wonder how different things would be here if it had been that way. I really do appreciate your videos. So many people do nothing but bash us all the time. I appreciate that you don't. We have our problems here , but as you've pointed out there's good things here too. Thank you for that.
@Jonathan Parks yeah for sure that can happen too ! Also we do not always know very well where the famius states are located and stuff
Also the United States has deserts, mountains, green plains, large rivers, large lakes, plenty of land along the ocean. There is much to see just in our country that could take years and years to see everything. Each region is very different and it is like you are visiting a completely different place that you are not used to.
I have always said for the longest time that we need to expand upon paid vacation day laws in the United States so people can travel abroad more.
After living in France the first time and going back to the USA the thing that blew my mind was all the variety in the grocery stores. I grew up with it and was used to it but then I fell in love with Lidl and super U and it was some simple shopping. After a year I came back to USA and just broke down in laughter because the variety and my mind just couldn't handle it
right haha way too much choices ! It is harder to make choices sometimes hahaha it just gives me headaches
It’s tough because, as an American, even we kinda stereotype each other! There’s so many of us, and so it’s tough it’s stereotype us because it’s such a large group of people.
I lived in France twice: Paris for school and then Caen for work. Living in a large city versus a modestly sized city can make all the difference in how one experiences any country. After seeing Paris through the eyes of a tourist and then a student I was glad to live for about a year in Normandy.
Derik De Baun yeah for sure it changes ! I love Paris because we can do so much there but it’s not very peaceful haha Normandy is so great so many beautiful cities to visit
I just stumbled across your channel tonight & I love hearing your perspective, you’ve gained yourself a subscriber 😌
One love from Florida
Thank you !! :)
I'm happy that you like Utah! I grew up 25 miles from Bryce Canyon. Also, I love France! I was going back for the 3rd and 4th time this year, but they got canceled due to Covid-19!
Bryce Canyon was amazing, loved it !! Ah yeah that sucks.. I was supposed to go to Amsterdam but got canceled as well
Even if all the stereotypes of the French were true I always remember that without France we would not exist as we are today. French military and financial aid was critical to the success of our revolution. It also depleted their treasury to the point that it was a direct cause of their own disastrous revolution in 1789. Viva la France
France was already bankrupt before they were involved in the American Revolution. the French Revolution was going to happen regardless, people were already rioting and trying to form their own government
@@ernestogastelum9123 Your history is incorrect. The French Monarchy was solid until after financing the American Revolution. France had debts, as did every European nation, including Britain. Debt however is not bankruptcy. When Louis XVI called Les états généraux to raise taxes, a move which had not been done since 1614, to begin to rebalance the leger, this move led to revolution. It should also be noted that France had been affected by years of poor harvests and a sharp increase in the price of bread. The combination of the above were the reasons for the crisis.
Previous to the example of a successful revolution in America, with all the acceptance and even worship of individuals such as Jefferson and Franklin at the French court, plus Lafayette and others who participated in the war and then returned to France, wondering why the French people ought not also have more freedom, no one was advocating for revolution in France.
Revolution begets Revolution but France was not destined to revolt and would not have but for certain actions taken by the Monarchy, primarily including involvement in the American Revolution.
@@thomassenbart I think Versailles was a big reason for the French debt as well.
@@christschool No it was not. France's debt was almost solely due to Louis XIV's many wars.
In 1664, the revenues amounted to 63,602,796 livres. The expenses added up to 63,071,008 livres. The resulting surplus was merely half a million livres, but still!
Thanks to his little red book, Louis also kept an eye on the budget in respect of his building programs. He didn’t incur any debts for Versailles. All costs were covered by the annual state budget.
The entire building project, including the expensive gardens, consumed 25 million livres of a state budget that added up to 26 billion livres over the years Versailles was built. This means that the building costs made less than one percent of the state budget over the years.
Thus, Versailles didn’t wipe out France financially. Another thing deserves credit for that. Louis XIV began to engage in war. And the profits became smaller, the losses bigger. Take 1706, for example. That was a pretty normal year in the War of the Spanish Succession.
The Sun King's Red Book of Household Accounts - Versailles ...
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@@thomassenbart Thanks for the history lesson. Seems like you know quite a bit!
It’s so funny that you said “cookies”. I don’t know the equivalent word in French, but the few British people I know for some reason have the hardest time with that word. To them, it’s a biscuit and they are unwilling to budge on our different word for it😂
Cookie is an Americanization of a Dutch word.
Your videos are amazing but I'm curious does having a criminal justice degree from America make it hard to find a job in France? Doesnt France use napolianic law?
Nathan Arrizola yeah it’s impossible to use that degree haha I started a new degree here ! I’m studying online marketing, design and coding. Not the same hahah
I would love to see you discuss the stereotype of French cooking always being ornate and difficult. I would love to see more "typical" French meals that a family would eat at home. What parts of that stereotype are true vs. false would be interesting.
Craig Jovanovich okay will think about that !! Yeah we don’t cook super difficult meal at home or just for specific occasion. But restaurants for sure have amazing meals that are known to be super difficult and tasty.
Love your videos! Your honest, intelligent and thoughtful commentary about life in the US is very refreshing. I totally agree with you about Americans being ignorant and not just dumb. My wife is from South Africa and you wouldn't believe the crazy questions and comments that she has received over the years! I do have a request though it may be a little controversial. I have always been intrigued by the politics of France from the French Revolution till now. So much of modern political science is rooted in French History. Owing even the terms Right Wing and Left Wing to France and knowing how passionate the French have been throughout history about politics I'd love to get your thoughts on the matter. I understand if you might not want to go there but I'm not asking for your personal political beliefs maybe an overview of the political landscape in France and a comparison to what you experienced in the US. Thanks 😊
I really enjoy just listening to her talk.
L.R. Parker haha thank you !!
As a American, I appreciate the small towns and miles of quiet nothingness to escape the big cities. But many friends love being in the large busy cities all the time. I admit we have a lot of quick cheap fast-food that isn't healthy but in moderation it can SOMETIMES be a fun choice. Small town restaurants have great meals otherwise they don't stay in business long.
Yeah for sure !! All the procss food is fun to eat but in small quantities ! It should not be part of the diet but more of a treat once in a while.
I was born and raised in very small town (pop. 400) in Oklahoma. After military and university my employment took me out of the USA for 32 years. I lived in Ventabren, France (Aix-en-Provence) for 4 years. I loved every day of it. Sitting on the Coeur Mirabeau drinking espresso or kir and using the local newspapers to learn french was the high point of my day. It took me about one month to get used to the 2.5 hour lunch breaks then I joined right in to the pleasantries of drinking wine at lunch and then sucking down double espressos all afternoon to stay awake. I go back as often as I can.
I LOVE listening to you talk. I wish you were a Talk Show host here in the US!! Please come back to the US or at least keep making more videos!!
On fast food and eating habits: Many people in the U.S.gravitate to fast food because (1) it is everywhere, even in small towns, and (2) it is cheap. It can actually be difficult to find healthy food in some places (inner cities and some rural areas) because of a lack of choice in grocery stores and restaurants (either because of income or availability). These places are often called "food deserts." In general, poor diet and resulting bad diet can correlate with low income and poverty, although, yeah, pretty much everyone here eats fast food at least occasionally.
I've been enjoying your videos keep it up. I visited Paris in 2013 and hopefully I'll go back someday
Adam O thank you !! You should try to visit other cities too if you like history. If you go along the Loire river tou will find a bunch of amazing castles .
Well done, bravo. I love how you explain yourself and how you don't take yourself so seriously as in, you know it all and you're right, period. Good choices for your list as well. Just started watching your videos and I'm a fan now. Love the accent and your knowledge of the English language is pretty awesome.
Keep doing what you do so well. Stay Gold!!!!
Absolutely, out in the country, especially in the South & Midwest, people very friendly, but they also don't know much about the rest of the world.
Hello Manon! I had the good fortune to have lived in France for a couple of years. My French teacher thought I was English because I was to "discret" to be an American! That is a good point you make about knowing what is going on in the rest of the world. Here in the States there is less on the news about world affairs than in Europe. Thanks!
Bonjour :) Cool ! Good for you, it is always a great experience to travel abroad ! We are both lucky to have done that. Hahaha that's funny, I am not discret enough ahaha. Yeah I think it is always important and especially very interesting !
American food is provided by corporations, who are making cheap, nutrition less food that gets maximum profit. In otherparts of the world, they don;t have all these corporations. So the food, in general, is healthier and people stick more to traditional foods.
In a lot of areas of the US, it can be very difficult for people to find a market or restaurants or other shops that provide a lot of quality, nutritious food. Plus, nutritional education isn’t so omnipresent here either, and some people may honestly not know much better. Of course, nothing can be said for every individual as a blanket statement, except that food, water, and air are necessary for survival.
She is awesome love her accent very cute as well
David Akin thank you very much ☺️
Processed and convenient food certainly causes diabetes, heart disease and lots of other issues down the road. I definitely recommend cutting back for those who over indulge in unhealthy eating habits. Healthier foods can be made simply and tasty!
Yeah for sure !! And you feel so much better eating healthier food. All those processed food are fun once in a while but should not be part of the daily food intake
@@manonbtravels6343I agree, absolutely! I have lived in the same place for the past 5 years.There is a McDonalds and a Taco Bell within close walking distance. I have eaten at Taco Bell only once and McDonalds, not once. However, there is a stir fry restaurant that I visit from time to time. You can view their nutrition information online. With that, you can smart choices regarding which protein to choose, which rice or noodles, which vegetables and a variety of sauces. That way, when you visit the website ahead of time, you can make a smart choice meal. It's cooked quickly on a wok after you choose what you want in the bowl. I don't eat out often. however, when i do, i prefer to be smart about it. It's just about being logical!
The food is something I also discussed with an Italian friend. I assumed it was because the distance traveled that our food is more preservative packed stuff. Also since the corporations think they will save more money, there's more processed elements in our consumables. France tends to have more freshly made items.
Thank you for pointing out that there’s a difference from one state to another. I appreciate that very much, thank you 😁
haha well that's the truth ! but welcome :)
You always make me smile....
INCARNATE good !!! Haha ☺️
she's painfully beautiful, of course she makes you smile.
America is such a large, diverse country, that many Americans never leave the country. Travelling over seas is perceived to be expensive, and a stereotype we have is that everyone in Europe (unfortunately especially France), either hates or dislikes Americans. Like you mentioned about Europe, it is very easy to travel state to state in the US, no passport, no special drivers license, no language barriers. However, I believe Americans are still intensely curious about Europe and other countries. Which is why you have had the experiences you've had with us asking you questions, to which you might think the answers are obvious. Like your fellow Europeans, most Americans rely on TV and movies to form our view of what Europe is like. Which is why we are so full of questions when we meet one of you, so we can get a more accurate view of what things are like there. Also, meeting a foreigner is fairly uncommon during most of our day to day lives. Most of Americans only meet them in passing when traveling, like at airports or tourist destinations. Love your content, keep it up!
@Narciso Duran Hello, this might be common there... However, we live in a huge country with vast amounts of our citizens living in small cities. It's a proven statistic that 90% Your experience, while no unique, may also not be that common.
I don't know how much of the US you've visited, but the US is vast and very much different in regions. I'm Anglo-Irish but I live not far from New Orleans and their is definitely a lingering French, Spanish and Carribean influence along the Northern Gulf Coast, so lots of seafood here. We only go to McDonald's or Pizzal Hut when we can't afford the Cajun or Creole restaurant. Albeit some things in Cajun restaurants you may find strange. Fried crab claws and spicy boiled crawfish for instance. Lots of people here of French ancestry. Awesome video.
I'm going to add to this. Two stereotypes that bother me:
A. We Americans view the French as being arrogant and rude, but, in my personal experience Parisians can be, but provincial French have always seemed nice to me.
B. The "surrender monkey" "France has never won a war" thing amongst many Americans. I studied history, and I'm very well aware of France's victories and sacrifice in war and the complications with Belgium during the Phony War and th epic Battle of Verdun, and the bravery of France's 5th infantry division in defending the British withdrawal at Dunkirk. I think France's history needs to be discussed with Americans. My apologies for the add-on, I hope I havent offended.
The French are indeed the most marshall of peoples its so sad their military prowess isnt as well known.
@@pag9128 Good subjects of study, the French! They had success on July 1st, 1916 and gained ground! I'd quite like to dispel stereotypes we Americans hold of the French.
Code words for processed food in the US:
Savory- salty, high in sodium
Hearty- starch
Reduced fat or sugar- same as before, but with smaller portions
TACO BELL! 😋 I can relate! I am very materialistic, I'll buy that little bed night stand in the right hand corner, why is it missing legs? Is there like a leg I am not seeing? Also that map is interesting, we do know geography, that map is incorrect! 😄
No it is not it is just perfectly aligned with the camera so we don't see the other legs haha The map isn't wrong it is a scratch off map that I did not scratch off that's all, I liked the golden color so I did not want to ruin it haha
I enjoy your videos. Interesting. As an older American I would say emphatically Americans are woefully ignorant of the rest of the world. There are a number of reasons for this fact. First, in American Public Education there was a deemphasis on teaching geography and about other cultures. Second, because America is so large and has many resources there's a subconscious attitude that Americans don't need anything from anyone. Add to that our politicians and you get a kind of cultural isolationism. This is not every American but far too many Americans. It tends to get us in trouble. Thankfully, you experienced our good side and overall we are good people.
We have many things to buy, but I only buy what I need. And I do not eat at fast food places, but I hunt Deer for my meat, and I have a garden that I grow my vegetables. I like to be healthy, and know where my food comes from.
Just subscribed to your channel, I love your videos!
Lhouse810 thank you !! I appreciate it ☺️
I also would like to know what you likes better in France over the USA.
I probably will do a video about that !! :)
I like when you said..".a little more American in ways". Thought that was funny!! When you have friends say to you...that was really American of you.....your are more American than you thought!!
hahaha for sure !! I will always some american in me now :)
I just got back from paris, and i notice that they are not outgoing in being friendly but i know it's the culture towards Americans but once i told them that i was American Mexican they were more opened to Mexicans. But i still love Paris going back soon.
Yeah we are not very outgoing and open with strangers, not like in the usa ! Glad you enjoyed it !
Thank you for sharing your perspective! I don't think we're less intelligent, but I do know we're less educated on subjects such as worldly affairs. Beyond what you mentioned about country size/travelling, I think this is partially due to the "let kids be kids" mindset that isn't as prevalent in more well-educated countries like Japan. I also think parents prioritize religious education in the home, especially for homeschooled children. I wasn't homeschooled, but the only education outside of school that my family mandated was CCD. I had evangelical friends whose parents required them to read the Bible every night. Many classmates, rather than travel, would go on religious retreats. Keep in mind, this was in a rural area, but not Utah or the South.
Stereotypes I have heard about France: France is a bit crowded, but has wonderful museums, gardens, churches, and other culturally significant places. The women are skinny and attentive to how they dress. They also use perfume. The people are a bit standoffish to tourists. I can get that, however. I've had multiple friends from Hawaii who were compassion-fatigued by all the tourism and upset at how tourism increased the cost of living. I wonder if that is the same attitude that people have in France?
Yes I agree ! Education is so important and people need to get more educated about the world, not a question of intelligence. Yeah I saw that a bt in PA, many people were going on religious retreats.
Okay I will answer that in the video ! Thank you :)
Hmm I guess it varies ... as an evangelical homeschooler we had very structured school days and learned a lot in terms of world history/politics/literature/ .. I spent my earliest days in art museums and history museums lol.. we traveled every chance we got and I have been to over 26 countries lol. I guess because my parents are very educated as well ( my mom has a Bachelors and a masters and my dad has a doctorate and 3 bachelors) they prioritized these things more and wanted my brother and I to be educated about the world around us.
Where in PA did you live? I’ve lived in Pittsburgh and in a valley near Hershey. There are many different cultures even within PA. I’m curious what part you experienced.
I lived in Erie ! :) been to Pitt quite a few times !
So true about being loud! I’ve been to Paris several times and I could pick out another American a block away! Typically loud with bright clothes. I really try to be low key and dress that way too when I’m there. I knew I had succeeded at least a little bit when while walking down the street one time, an sweet, older Parisian woman asked me for directions in French. 😊
Wow. You really got to the heart of the matter of why a lot of people are overweight in the United States. There's a saying about college in the United States, and that's that you gain the "freshman 15" or you put on about 15 pounds (around 7 kilos) when you start going to college. And, granted, part of this is due to a lot of dorms having little in terms of cooking equipment like ovens or stoves in the dorms, but even if they have them, many students spend an awful long time studying, so the cafeteria ends up being the main source of food for college students. And if it's closed, then fast food is so prevalent that you could find something to eat well into the night if you need.
This problem also kind of extends to people with less money, which often gets misconstrued at fast food "being cheap." But, I personally think that it's a similar principle to the college student thing above. Because if you're working a retail job, have a side project to keep the lights on, and have to pick the kids up from school, look after them at night, make sure they're ready to go back to school in the morning, then you don't exactly have several hours to devote to cooking.
I'm also glad you picked up on why United States Citizens might not be as culturally aware as everyone else. It's hard to know what other cultures are really like when you live across an ocean. While we don't have a long history, compared to a lot of other countries, we do have a rich history, which usually does include a lot of how we were influenced by European cultures - particularly Great Brittan. The education thing also does depend on where you go - it's not even on a state basis, but some areas have different requirements for social studies as a subject. In my high school, we had a class called world history, where we saw a lot of big events in the history of other countries. There's also a point, usually in high school, when the world wars come in, where there does have to be a lot of explaining about what happened and how we got to that point in history.
You are very sweet. Thank you for being such a polite lady. I am glad you recognize there are many regional differences. I am from the Pacific Northwest and we eat more whole food up here. I think it is because there is much seafood here. I will say, however, I did gain 20 pounds in 6 months after returning from Asia. Mainly because I walk less!
Unhealthy food also costs allot less. I'm a semi truck driver, also the British call them lorry's . It's hard to cook on the road. I drive 680 to 825 miles a day or 1094 to 1327 kilometers per day every day nearly of every year. I work 14 hours a day, this year I will have worked about 355 days. This results in bad eating because time is limited and rest takes priority.
This isn't just truck drivers. My mom is a nurse and often works doubles her shift is 10 hrs long then she goes and sleeps in a special room for two hours and then works another 10 hour shift. Doctors do this as well. We all work long hard hours. It results in bad reacting habits. I have gotten a air fryer and I now eat fish and chicken and beef on the road but good storage is limited for now because it's expensive.
I often don't eat at all. I often just drink coffee, and may eat a bit for lunch then a bigger dinner then sack out. My mother is often even worse than I am about getting food.
The processed food here in the U.S. is not that great for you but it does taste good :)
Exactly !! haha so everything in moderation is key
You are so adorable. I love your videos.
I love the way you speak about us. I would love to visit France one day and experience your country.
Thank you !! :D You should if you can for sure !
You asked for suggestions about what to discuss. Well perhaps you could talk about what French culture is like. I mean, now you have an appreciation for the difference between American and French cultures and you have talked about your perspective as a French person on American culture. Could you now explain what you think would be interesting about French culture to an American. I would find that interesting.
I admire you for being brave enough to express your feelings and you views! I’m dating a French woman and I find that your videos are extremely Insightful! Thank you so very much! Good video! Thank you! They help me understand my girlfriend much better. God bless you, dear! Keep up the good work! I find your work to being very enlightening!
I think sometimes Americans ask you a lot of "dumb" questions because they just want to hear your voice and the way you speak! Haha! You are very pretty and seem very fun, and I like you more than the people I have met from France, and I love your energy... you glow with friendliness. You could be a fine Ambassador for the youth of France. I guess I will be watching more of your videos now, and I am glad I don't have to ask you dumb questions just to see & hear your speak! LOL!
Wow ! Non seulement tu es vraiment belle mais en plus j’adore tes vidéos. Keep em coming !! :p
Simon St J haha merci beaucoup !!
I wish I had a suggestion for a video topic. I can't think of one. I enjoy hearing your point of view on the subjects you've chosen. Just keep making videos about something. You are talented and, if you desire, can do very well on You Tubd. Thank you for the work you put into these videos. Great stuff!
John a Fagerquist thank you for your kind words !! I appreciate it. I just need to get better at organizing myself and uploading more often haha
Lately we have been more health conscious here in America because of the health problems that have been caused by decades of bad diets. I go to whole foods and natural grocery stores that sell health alternatives. Its fustrating for me trying to avoid bad processed food because of the abundance of unhealthy restaurants and snack machines that sell only unhealthy shit foods. ☹ i just bring food from home to work to avoid this problem.
I know ! it is hard to find healthy food sometimes especially when you want to eat out. That's why it is always better to eat at home and cook your own stuff !
Tthis was interesting. Thank you.
Jeanie Chowdury thank you !! ☺️
The only "dumb" question is the question which is not asked.
Wow...I'm glad I discovered your channel. You are cool.
Thank you !! :D
I forget who said it, but somebody once said; The trouble with stereotypes is not that they are not true, it's that they are incomplete.
Yeah that's pretty true ! Incomplete and also I think over exaggerated
We have vanilla oreos, mint oreos, pumpkin oreos, chocolate oreos, cheese cake oreos, double stuff oreos, thin oreos, etc. I'm sure I'm missing a few others.
sonofthunder79 yes Im sure you are !! Haha there were sooooo many !
Couple of points. Dumb questions are usually another form of small talk. When I was (ahem) your age, I ate more healthy. Food was fuel. As I got older, I enjoyed food more. It was a reward for hard work. I still eat veggies, don't over do it. But I look forward to treating myself with an occasional donut, slice of pizza or McDonald's fries... It's a rat race. Sometimes, ya gotta enjoy the cheese😁
Are there stereotypes within France of the various regions of the country like there is in the U.S. and Canada? For example, do people who live in rural France think Parisians are stuck up snobs?
brianxyz yes for sure haha !! We have many stereotypes from regions to regions ! And yes many rural part of France think Parisians are rude
Corn Syrup and High Fructose Syrup has been a terrible additive in American food and caused terrible amounts of obesity along with a less active culture ..
Dumb and ignorant are two different things. Just because you are ignorant about a subject doesn't mean you are dumb. ALL of us are ignorant about some things. Geography and foreign cultures aren't interesting to some people. The U.S. is sooo big and the culture is different from region to region.
Yeah that's what I think too ! Lack of knowledge is not not lack of intelligence
I remember playing tennis a few years ago. I heard people speaking French on the far courts. I said, "Hey where are you from?" They said, "Oh from an island in the Indian Ocean." I replied, "Oh, Reunion Island?" They stopped in their tracks...lol..."How did you know that?? No one knows that here!" Which is true. I had a stamp collection as a kid-I had stamps from all over the world. I was also interested in other cultures and languages...but that is not common. People aren't very interested in things outside the United States-that is a generalization-but mostly true in my case. Everyone should know the Eiffel Tower is in Paris. OMG.
Did you do a video on driving for first time in America? Driving on other side of road and what not.
John Saberhagen no I haven’t I don’t drive 😂 and we drive on the same side of the road
If I want to go to England for the week, a trip would cost me well over 2 grand. A french person can do it for much, much less. I would love to go to France, not just Paris but the countryside too.
Manon, I have to agree with the analysis of fast food--it's convenient, and it's made a lot of people here "too short for their weight". However, it can be avoided, as you found. I VERY rarely go to a fast food place. For instance, I can't remember when I last entered McDonald's, and I go to the local YMCA 6 days a week, and have for 37 years. Also, although it may sound as if I'm trying to be funny, I'm really trying to state the obvious: you can't eat bad food if it's not in the house.
Re. us being dumb, I always have cringed when I hear Americans in man-on-the-street interviews being asked a basic question, and not having a clue. Or, meeting a foreign visitor, such as yourself, and rather than keeping quiet, realizing that their unspoken question is really basic, "Maybe I should look that up on the Internet when I get home.", they'll say, "Oh, you're from France? Is that in Africa?" Duh!
Hahaha I live in a high population city in the US and a lot of people do pretty dumb things. I don't get offended when people call Americans dumb because there are a lot of times where I'm on that side. I love your videos and how open minded you are about other cultures in general.
Nice to hear good things about my country hope to go to France soon
Can you do a video about Christmas in France?
Yes ! I am going to do this !! :D
5 Stars! I agree with you 100%. You have got me- I'm hooked on your videos. Can I ask what colour(color) your eyes are? Them seem blue but could be hazel not really sure, mine are hazel so everyone is always trying to figure out what color mine are lol but that depends on the color of shirt I'm wearing at the time. Jon from Ohio.
TKE-WarEagle Elite Dangerous thank you !! ☺️
my eyes are blue ! I love hazel eyes, it brings so much mystery haha
Enjoy your videos . Intelligent and fun- good combination . This one was spot on
Awee thank you !! :)
One of the stereotypes of French people I had heard as an American was that the French were very rude and impersonal, but that was NOT the case when I visited there. Parisians are a little different, but most French were very kind and welcoming. I was treated very well even with my poor & broken grasp of the French language, haha.
As an American I agree that we need to learn about other countries. While in school we learned a lot about our own history and very little about others. I can only recall about learning the French Revolution and WW1 on 9th grade but that’s literally it. We just aren’t cultured to the rest of the world like y’all are. Everything is so Americanized it’s crazy.
I was in Berlin and heard more English than in the US. I may or may not hear some English in Paris?
john dumas oh you will for sure hear English ! There are so many tourist in Paris it’s unbelievable haha
Thanks for this video and your perspective I really appreciated it
thanks for your nice comment !
Love your accent! Also are you gonna be visiting the U.S again?
Collector thank you !! Yes for sure ! I just need a little more money haha
@@manonbtravels6343 thats nice to hear..hope you can get the money soon
I'm American and I find some of the stereotypes offensive because I'm different than most Americans
We don't know much about France since they haven't mattered much to the US (except when we had to save them from the Germans) since the 18th century, French know a lot about America since we largely own the movie industry.
The French stereotype I'm aware of is women don't shave I'm assuming that's maybe a few and not all
Those definitely are some very obvious questions. I wonder if maybe some people are just trying to show interest but they don’t know what to ask? That’s just a guess because it is a little odd that someone would ask you, for example, about the Eiffel Tower. It sounds like people are just trying to be friendly & don’t know what to say. You know how sometimes when a person is nervous they end up asking stupid & incredibly obvious questions? I’m guessing it’s more that than anything.
I heard that French people don't like it if you complement them on their French accent. Do you feel that this is true?
Haha I mean kinda, I know it comes from a good places and it is really sweet but sometimes we don't like it because we feel like we are not good enough. We take it as "your english is not good enough" I think we a bit perfectionist and do not want to have an accent anymore
@@manonbtravels6343 What?...just kidding.
I've been to France many times over the years. One of the few places where I feel at home. I find that you need to have a sense of humor; be able to laugh. French and English conjugation is complex. Sometimes, there are no words. I would really mess up a word or phrase; with a chuckle, I would be corrected and they would have a opportunity to practice English.
Be well, my friend. 😀
What a delightful accent.
You're cool... I like how politely you consider others. But for me I don't really care of stereotype of the US or even other countries but knowing more about what it's like there would be neat because I'm in Ohio and will probably never get to experience anything out of the US.
The lack of outside knowledge is true. Most Americans depending on where you live are treated as pointless or exotic.
Being from south Florida I get offended when people call all Hispanics Mexican. I can tell the difference most of the time but you have 2 get use 2 people who don't know many Hispanics who are not Mexican.
Come to the Pacific NW, a very nice area to visit and live, I live here in Kelso, WA. You will enjoy try our fish.
I’ll give you a little insight into why Americans ask dumb questions about France. This is called an ice breaker. We ask questions we already know the answer to in order to spark up a conversation or move one along so we don’t feel awkward. I imagine you got that a lot because you are very beautiful so people may have been intimidated so they stuck to basic facts.
When I think of France I think of the Revolutionary War & the Statue of Liberty & how I don’t think enough Americans are grateful to France for what you’ve done for us. I think of the French Revolution. I think of French people as being very passionate, not necessarily romantic but in general. I think of wine & your incredible cuisine. The only negative I can think of that Americans might have is French men being arrogant. I don’t know where that came from, I don’t think that myself, I just know it exists. I’d love to visit France someday, I can’t think of anything negative about the French people or France in general.
Je suis américain et vous avez raison sur la culture de la Pennsylvania! J’ai étudié quatre ans de français et aimerais visiter la France 🇫🇷 excusez mon français lol
Hunter G vous excusez pas! Vous parlez très bien !! C’est super que vous ayez appris le français, apprendre une autre langue c’est vraiment important. Bonne continuation et j’espère que vous pourrez visitez la France bientôt !
Manonb travels merci beaucoup. Mon mot préféré est le pamplemousse :)
Great video thank you 😊
It's true. Americans are loud compared to Europeans. But I find that Canadians also have that trait...so I was often shocked to hear loud people and realize that they're not Americans but Canadians. The loudest people are Chinese, though. I'm an American of Asian descent. Chinese are super loud.
I didn't realize that Americans being stupid was a European stereotype of us. That's sad. We are less culturally aware, but the US is so big we often will travel within our own country, and we do focus heavily on US history like you said. Also, Europe is super far away, and average Americans can't really afford to travel/vacation there. Of course education/school districting/parental guidance/socioeconomic status play a big role in what we would know too and with the size it is probably less uniform than in France. 40% of Americans never even get a passport & travel abroad, and a lot of the times when we do go abroad it's just to Canada because it's close & they speak english.
As for the materialistic comment, a lot of us have houses and a garage/attic/basement where we can put things so we end up buying more because we have the ability to store it vs the smaller flats that a lot of Koreans/Japanese and I think Europeans too (correct me if that's wrong) have.