Here are a few stereotypes about the French from your neighbours on the other side of the English Channel: On the positive side: Cool, stylish and effortlessly elegant. British women envy the way that French women can look so 'chic' in the simplest of classic outfits. Appreciative of the good things in life... fine wines, gourmet cuisine. Negatives? Taking selves too seriously ...conservatism and conviction that the French way of doing things is the only way( what clothes to wear when...what combinations if foods and drink must or mustn't go together..)

I can only speak for myself but I like France and the French very much. I can speak French reasonably well which helps. French culture, food, wine, technology and literature is great and the reason I will be in France next week for three weeks. It is a beautiful country too.

Many Americans like to visit France. Most Americans probably think of Paris when they think of traveling to France. Some (likely misguided) stereotypes that Americans have of the French: -There are several American jokes about the French being cowards in time of war. One joke I remember hearing in high school goes like this: "Did you hear the French invented a new tank? Its so fast! It has one gear forward and five gears for reverse." -Another is that some Americans think of the French as being pretentious and condescending. Like I said, these are probably misguided. I do not know anyone from France well enough to support or refute these stereotypes.

Thank you for French fries, French toast and French kisses!