Some French sterotypes validated and denied

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So I am here in Clermont-Ferrand. It is a beautiful city surrounded by a chain of dormant volcanos. I am couchsurfing at a guy named Ali's flat. It is pretty sweet, like an oversized bachelor.
Anywyas, after 4 days in France, living amongst these wondeous people, I can safely say that I can generalize here.

Almost eveything you've ever heard about the French is true; they are fast, pushy, crazy drivers, doused in perfume, motorcycle fanatics and heavy smokers and drinkers of wine.
They are not, however, snooty, rude, stuck-up or unwilling to give aid in the form of directions. They are also not as bureaucratic as I'd heard, which is great.

So that's that. Hopefully over time, I can post some more French people generalities but or now, I have a nine hour train to catch; going South!

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Comments

[Lynn Bye]

Glad you feel that way!
Hey buddy!!! Glad to see you are having a wonderous time and I'm especially glad that you like the French people......French are very likable people (its true - cause I'm french) - LOL Have fun, stay safe - talk to you soon

[Jill]

I am so glad to hear that the French are lovely...gets me excited for our adventure! Write to let us know how the country side is! I miss you. P.S. I have many things to tell you, and am not sure how, email? facebook? Which do you prefer?