Erikl Posted June 13, 2005 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2005 With all the recent threads mentioning France and France's role in the EU, I decided to open a thread that can't go off topic unless you don't talk about the French or France, this can range from their contribution to WW2, to France's role in Europe today. Commence. P.S. please refrain from any use of offensive words and respect others' opinions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted June 13, 2005 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2005 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ames2787 Posted June 13, 2005 #3 Share Posted June 13, 2005 My view is that the French or great. Anything that gave us such culture has to be applauded. Whatever their contribution in WW2 - which was great by the way - thanks a lot. I like French artists, French films, French music - so I'm grateful for that too. Vive le France! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForRizzle Posted June 13, 2005 #4 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I have nothing posative to say about France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted June 13, 2005 #5 Share Posted June 13, 2005 do u know many french? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__Kratos__ Posted June 13, 2005 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2005 ... not sure this is a good idea because what if we open a thread for EACH country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted June 13, 2005 #7 Share Posted June 13, 2005 thats a good idea kratos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Pancake Posted June 13, 2005 #8 Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) The French Revolution plays an important role in how the world is today! A great moment in History that should not be taken for granted. Edited June 13, 2005 by Super Pancake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ames2787 Posted June 13, 2005 #9 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Well that guy has opened about 50 about Britain and it's OK so far. Plus France is a major country so it's not like we're gonna open one for a country with a population of 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__Kratos__ Posted June 13, 2005 #10 Share Posted June 13, 2005 thats a good idea kratos. 673839[/snapback] Since there is a French one already, I guess I will get to work on the other 192 countries in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted June 13, 2005 #11 Share Posted June 13, 2005 france has one of the most interesting and amazing history's on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForRizzle Posted June 13, 2005 #12 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Yes - I know more than a few French. My disdain comes from thier hatred of the US and Britian who have done nothing but try to help them throughout history. Its not personal against the normal French citizens. I have visited France as well as most of Europe and by far they were the rudiest to travelors.. And my wife and I were nothing but outgoing and kind (not ethnocentric Americans).. It was obvious many French just resent all Americans. We were traveling with Brits who were treated badly as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikl Posted June 13, 2005 Author #13 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Right here's my piece: I'm not very fond of France for number of few reasons (mainly political but few cultural as well), but what I do admire are their great wines and ofcourse much appriciation for Napoleon - a fascinating leader . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted June 13, 2005 #14 Share Posted June 13, 2005 have visited France as well as most of Europe and by far they were the rudiest to travelors.. And my wife and I were nothing but outgoing and kind (not ethnocentric Americans).. It was obvious many French just resent all Americans. We were traveling with Brits who were treated badly as well.. ive heard many people , including our friend fluffybunny and american himself , describe americans that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted June 13, 2005 #15 Share Posted June 13, 2005 oh and ive been to france and i was treated brilliantly. as long as u try and fit into their culture. not the other way . the way ot should be . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDUCANALE Posted June 13, 2005 #16 Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) EDIT: Educanale, if you have nothing intelligent or inoffensive to contribute to this thread then do not post in it at all REDIT: I post my distate for France with humor. If you dont get it. Too bad. RE-Edit also.......Educanale, that really was not very clever, should you repost that picture and comment again you may expect to be taking a break from this forum Edited June 13, 2005 by Thistle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted June 13, 2005 #17 Share Posted June 13, 2005 true scholar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForRizzle Posted June 13, 2005 #18 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I know for a fact, the "ugly american travelors" are out there giving us all a bad name. I admit that. But to treat everyone bad instead of judging people as individuals is not right. Like I said, its not personal, Im quite sure many French are very nice and dont treat everyone rudly.. I guess it rubs me wrong because living in Los Angeles we get alot of foriegn travelors many French and myself and family go out our way to help them when the ask directions or want advise on where to go and what to see.. But that was not reciprocated when we were there. I admit Paris is one of the most astecially beautiful places to see. I wish the people were as nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikl Posted June 13, 2005 Author #19 Share Posted June 13, 2005 oh and ive been to france and i was treated brilliantly. as long as u try and fit into their culture. not the other way . the way ot should be . 673880[/snapback] LOL not to mention Scots are probably the only Europeans who don't have a grudge against France . j/k. Long live the Auld Alliance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted June 13, 2005 #20 Share Posted June 13, 2005 here here long live the auld alliance. i like the french Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Pancake Posted June 13, 2005 #21 Share Posted June 13, 2005 ForRizzle you got treated that badly, well when I was their they pretty much loved me, except for my politics, philosophy, and soccer then it got ugly, it was expected, but besides that the common curtesy was excellent. Anyway any of you been to the E tower, "overrated." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ames2787 Posted June 13, 2005 #22 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Another great thing about France is Paris - just been reminded about that. I would love to go there. I might go in the summer. Now that I'm old enough I can just pack up and bugger off - I would love to do that, just go somewhere for a couple of nights unplanned. And France would be the place I'd go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForRizzle Posted June 13, 2005 #23 Share Posted June 13, 2005 The city itself was cool. I liked the Tower and street cafes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ames2787 Posted June 13, 2005 #24 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I'm not sure I wanna go on my own though - a bit scary. What do you think to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikl Posted June 13, 2005 Author #25 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I plan on crossing all of Europe when I'm out, including ofcourse, France.... I think the entire trip will take about a year... but that's only three years from now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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