> My experience in Paris is consistent with all of my travels: Make an effort, be interested, be nice, get warmth and welcome in return. Same here, as an Ameri

> My experience in Paris is consistent with all of my travels: Make an effort, be interested, be nice, get warmth and welcome in return. Same here, as an American who never studied French, aside from the French-for-tourists booklet once I was in Paris (which I did try hard to learn). People were delightful; I did not experience any of the negative stereotype when struggling to communicate with people, whether they spoke English or only French. Same in several other countries, too, but Paris is particularly noteworthy considering the common (and ancient) slanders on that topic. People have suggested that Parisians are more prejudiced against French dialects than they are against non-speakers, but I wouldn't know. I do know that presumably-ugly Americans complained about Paris/Parisians, when I found it/them fantastic. (I'm looking at your post history out of curiosity, excuse' moi (spell?))