Why are French people so nice to Americans?

Question

I walked down many streets of Paris last week and they were always smiling at me and waving and saying "Hello American!."

Answer 1

was it a dream? how can someone know that you're american just by seeing you walk down the streets? french people are not so nice, ok they're not as rude as everybody says but they're not the nicest people I've met, you need to win them by speaking some french

Answer 2

How did they know you are American? lol

Answer 3

really? they can't be the same people i met in paris!  maybe you were showing them your billfold or something because they are not too nice to americans...... if gthey were smiling at you, waving and saying hello....they must have been on drugs....lol

Answer 4

I didn't follow this one, happy now?

YOU JP

Answer 5

Tell about this to others who think that French people is rude and unfriendly.

Answer 6

they've realized how doff Americans are and how easy it is to swindle them! I know...i worked in tourism in South Africa and they were so easy to up sell when it came to souvenirs!

Answer 7

I experienced the same thing. I think they are trying to live down the old "label" they had of being stuffy and snoody.

It's the younger generations that have changed that image.

I love it. it makes going to France fun and exciting!

I want to go back.

Answer 8

Did you wear a T-shirt that said "Say hello, I'm an American"?

Answer 9

It's easy to spot an American (like me) in Paris. It's not just what we wear, but it's how we carry ourselves, even our facial expressions. We look people in the eyes, we smile, we don't give a d**n (just like the French, lol) but there is a difference. And I'm not so sure that it was NECESSARILY NICE that they were saying that to you, know what I mean? It all depends. A lot of them think we're rolling in dough when most of us have scrimped and saved to visit that fabulous city.

Answer 10

France is full of very nice people, I am not suprised that happend.

Answer 11

Because we love you!!!