How Stereotypical!

Alright, so while I've been here i've noticed SO many stereotypes that I've seen be true.... they may have been odd occurances, but i saw them happen.
So here's my list:

Stereotype: French people kiss each other on both cheeks all the time odd? for me, yes! I had some dude selling FISH come up and do the cheek kiss when Amanda and I went to the market. (Yes, Amanda had bought fish there before so he knew her). I still think it's a little strange. A kissy for each cheek, times

Stereotype: French wine is the best in the world I've only tried it once so far, but meh. I am SOOOO not a wine person so I woudln't know. I think i had one glass with dinner and pawned the rest off to Amanda! Maybe Har can be a bettter judge of this one!

Stereotype: All French people eat frogs' legs, snails and horsemeat I actually tried snails.. GROOOSSSSSSS I still can't believe it! ick ick ick! Amanda liked it. Me, not so much. realistically i'd say that ALL french people don't eat that!!!!

Stereotype: The French eat more cheese than anyone else CHEESE, for DESSERT?! They've gotta be crazy!!!!
(and this has got to be true!)

Stereotype: All Parisians are snobs Hummmm.. they might be on to something here! I couldn't believe the dirty looks you get while walking down the street! Although, we did stick out like a sore thumb with our winter ski jackets and runners!

Stereotype: French people are rude and arrogant Haven't noticed this one too much.. They're too busy being stuck up to be arrogant!

Stereotype: The French take far too much time off work Could be true! There's always adults walkikng all over the place by Amanda's house! And i couldn't believe the parents bringing their kids to Adrien's karate class at 1pm in the afternoon on a wednesday. I donno. It just seems like a ton of people are just sitting in cafes drinking coffee and not working! Apparently France's work week is 38.3 hours compared to the UK's which is 43.5 (the highest in europe)

Stereotype: The French are chic ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!! Everybody always looks dressed up. you would NEVER catch a Parisian walking around in sweat pants!

Stereotype: French women have hairy armpits and legs hahaha Probably true, although I haven't asked around! hehe the Shower at Amanda's place is just so small i couldn't imagine trying to shave your legs in it every day! So yeah, i'd have to agree! :P

Stereotype: The French are great lovers Probably true. At every corner you can see people goin' at it! Old couples, young couples, it just doesn't matter!

Stereotype: The Good Ol' Baguette YOu can't walk down a busy street without seeing SOMEBODY holding one. I think the cutest thing i saw was a little boy running down the road carying a few baguettes! It was just SOOOOOOOOO stereotypical, i wish i had got a picture!!!

Stereotype: The Poop It's true. THERE'S DOG SHIT EVERYWHERE! All over the place. And yes, i managed to step in it at least once

Stereotype: The Garbage Everybody told me Paris was a dirty city with garbage everywhere. IT'S THE OPPOSITE! There may be garbage on the sidewalk but that's cause there's nowhere else for people to put it. But the little men in green suits come ALL THE TIME and clean everything up. They even pressure wash the sidewalk constantly (probably to clean up that nasty dog shit) but still. I was impressed with how clean it was!

Stereotype: All French People Speak English, They Just Choose Not To I wouldn't say ALL but a big portion seem to. And it's way better to make them pitty you with your awful french, rather than asking if they speak english right away.