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bijouxbroussard · F
I’ve been lucky. I was treated well in Canada, England and France. People are always surprised at that last one but I’m glad I went before I heard about the reputation. I went with no preconceived ideas or attitudes—I was polite and the people I encountered were kind in turn.
craig7 · 70-79, M
@bijouxbroussard Yes bijoux,that was my experience of France too,on three separate visits over the years.I have some familiarity with the French language,so that of course helps,but I get the impression that many who give the country bad reviews make little or no attempt to use even very basic French;knowing when to say "bonjour", "merci beaucoup" etc.certainly helps.