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Brad Russ · 05-22-2006, 03:08 AM

I didn't write this, so don't get mad at me.

LONDON (AFP) - The French have been voted the world's most unfriendly nation by a landslide in a new British poll published. They were also voted the most boring and most ungenerous.

A decisive 46 percent of the 6,000 people surveyed by travellers' website Where Are You Now (WAYN) said the French were the most unfriendly nation people on the planet, British newspapers reported.

The Germans have no to reason to celebrate the damning verdict. They came second on all three counts.

WAYN's French founder, Jerome Touze, told the papers he had been stunned by the thumping condemnation of his compatriots and sought to blame it on Gallic love-struck sulking.

"I had no idea that the French would emerge as such an unfriendly country," he said.

"I think our romantic 'moodiness' is misunderstood and I will be sure to pass on the message to my family and friends back in France to be a bit more cheerful to tourists in the future."

Italy was voted the world's most cultured nation with the best cuisine, while the United States was named the most unstylish with the worst food.

The British did not feature in the top 10 of any of the categories.

"The British fit in nowhere -- good or bad. It appears that we are so completely average that the voters did not include us in any category," the tabloid Daily Express commented.

"And to our shame, four percent of respondents -- all British of course -- said they would only talk to other Britons when they are abroad."

This unwillingness to talk to the locals appears to go hand in hand with respondents' perceptions of foreigners.

While most said Spain was the foreign country where they would most like to live, they said the Spaniards were nearly as unfriendly and ungenerous as the French.

To add insult to injury, British newspaper The Daily Telegraph put the boot in on Saturday by saying in an editorial that the French stank.

"The French may like to think that Chanel No 5 is their scent but we all know that garlic and stale Gitanes are much more representative."

Superstar · 05-22-2006, 03:33 AM

I've been to France a couple of times and the French seem really nice...alot of the British I've met aren't so nice though imo.

swedeace · 05-22-2006, 09:32 AM

Interesting poll....

I also find it to be the opposite. I have met a handful of French Acers, and I can say they have been VERY sweet and very nice people. They were actually one of the nicest people I have met.

TJL · 05-22-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

I've been to France a couple of times and the French seem really nice...alot of the British I've met aren't so nice though imo.

Now I'm not condeming all British folks...

When you spend as many nights as I do sitting in New York City bars, you meet lots of tourists and travellers. I've had many conversations with lots of great people from all over the world, and the ones that have rubbed me the wrong way are quite often from England.

I don't know what it is, but sometimes they just have the atttitude that they're better than you, and they don't have a problem telling you that even after you've just bought them a drink to welcome them to your city.

And the Americans are unstylish?

LuLu Rogers · 05-22-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Now I'm not condeming all British folks...

When you spend as many nights as I do sitting in New York City bars, you meet lots of tourists and travellers. I've had many conversations with lots of great people from all over the world, and the ones that have rubbed me the wrong way are quite often from England.

I don't know what it is, but sometimes they just have the atttitude that they're better than you, and they don't have a problem telling you that even after you've just bought them a drink to welcome them to your city.

And the Americans are unstylish?

I agree, Just look at Simon Cowell, LOL

Though I do have a wonderful friend that is from England, but she's been in the U.S. for almost 30 years, LOL.

TJL · 05-22-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike-Maguire's Lady

I do have a wonderful friend that is from England, but she's been in the U.S. for almost 30 years, LOL.

Me too. I'm friends with a guy born and raised in London, but he's been a New Yorker for almost 20 years. He has a problem with the British too.

PZelda · 05-22-2006, 01:31 PM

I beg to differ re: American and British food.

Italy was voted the world's most cultured nation with the best cuisine, while the United States was named the most unstylish with the worst food.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA oh my word. That's funny, because I think that London has some of the WORST food I have EVER ate. In comparison, NYC has some of the most fabulous food I've sampled on my travels.

Central Perk · 05-22-2006, 03:29 PM

I can see how Americans might be viewed as unstylish. I do bet that Italy has the best food though I want to visit there someday.

Mikado · 05-22-2006, 06:55 PM

This poll doesnt belong here...It's just racist, and needlessly devisive, PERIOD

dawsongirl · 05-22-2006, 10:37 PM

Hey....we have good food!! Damn you hot dog haters!!!!

Dutabi84 · 05-22-2006, 10:40 PM

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Hey....we have good food!! Damn you hot dog haters!!!!

You seriously can't beat a good old fashion Dome Dog at the Metrodome.

swedeace · 05-22-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Hey....we have good food!! Damn you hot dog haters!!!!

That actually reminded me of something Americanized I saw in Europe. You know how we see those food stands in fairs, concerts, etc? Like Mexican food, Chinese food, etc? Well, I remember one concession stand that stood out at the Sportspaleis concert arena in Antwerp, Belgium. It sold hot dogs, sodas, and bags of peanuts. Guess what it was called? "American Food." I about...

It was too cute and funny because it was a tribute of our all-time ballgame/BBQ-style of food.

I didn't think about snapping a picture of it to show you all, but I should have. Plus, there were sooooo many people around that it would be difficult to get a good pic of the whole stand. But I wanted to share...

But... here's an outdoor photo of the arena:

It's sooooo HUGE!!

The indoor concert hall is down in the basement.

dawsongirl · 05-22-2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

You seriously can't beat a good old fashion Dome Dog at the Metrodome.

You can if they have onions.

dawsongirl · 05-22-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by swedeace

That actually reminded me of something Americanized I saw in Europe. You know how we see those food stands in fairs, concerts, etc? Like Mexican food, Chinese food, etc? Well, I remember one concession stand that stood out at the Sportspaleis concert arena in Antwerp, Belgium. It sold hot dogs, sodas, and bags of peanuts. Guess what it was called? "American Food." I about...

It was too cute and funny because it was a tribute of our all-time ballgame/BBQ-style of food.

I didn't think about snapping a picture of it to show you all, but I should have. Plus, there were sooooo many people around that it would be difficult to get a good pic of the whole stand. But I wanted to share...

rofl...I just laughed so hard I snapped my jaw.

American Food. ha

swedeace · 05-22-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

rofl...I just laughed so hard I snapped my jaw.

American Food. ha

I know....It's just the funniest Americanized thing I have seen in Europe! And no, I didn't buy a hotdog from there. I should've to try it out. Instead, I bought a slice of pizza with a Coke at the pizza stand.

05-22-2006, 03:08 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	French are rudest, most boring people on earth: British poll I didn't write this, so don't get mad at me. LONDON (AFP) - The French have been voted the world's most unfriendly nation by a landslide in a new British poll published. They were also voted the most boring and most ungenerous. A decisive 46 percent of the 6,000 people surveyed by travellers' website Where Are You Now (WAYN) said the French were the most unfriendly nation people on the planet, British newspapers reported. The Germans have no to reason to celebrate the damning verdict. They came second on all three counts. WAYN's French founder, Jerome Touze, told the papers he had been stunned by the thumping condemnation of his compatriots and sought to blame it on Gallic love-struck sulking. "I had no idea that the French would emerge as such an unfriendly country," he said. "I think our romantic 'moodiness' is misunderstood and I will be sure to pass on the message to my family and friends back in France to be a bit more cheerful to tourists in the future." Italy was voted the world's most cultured nation with the best cuisine, while the United States was named the most unstylish with the worst food. The British did not feature in the top 10 of any of the categories. "The British fit in nowhere -- good or bad. It appears that we are so completely average that the voters did not include us in any category," the tabloid Daily Express commented. "And to our shame, four percent of respondents -- all British of course -- said they would only talk to other Britons when they are abroad." This unwillingness to talk to the locals appears to go hand in hand with respondents' perceptions of foreigners. While most said Spain was the foreign country where they would most like to live, they said the Spaniards were nearly as unfriendly and ungenerous as the French. To add insult to injury, British newspaper The Daily Telegraph put the boot in on Saturday by saying in an editorial that the French stank. "The French may like to think that Chanel No 5 is their scent but we all know that garlic and stale Gitanes are much more representative."
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05-22-2006, 03:33 AM	#2
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I've been to France a couple of times and the French seem really nice...alot of the British I've met aren't so nice though imo.

05-22-2006, 09:32 AM	#3
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Interesting poll.... I also find it to be the opposite. I have met a handful of French Acers, and I can say they have been VERY sweet and very nice people. They were actually one of the nicest people I have met.

05-22-2006, 01:31 PM	#7
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I beg to differ re: American and British food. Italy was voted the world's most cultured nation with the best cuisine, while the United States was named the most unstylish with the worst food. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA oh my word. That's funny, because I think that London has some of the WORST food I have EVER ate. In comparison, NYC has some of the most fabulous food I've sampled on my travels.

05-22-2006, 03:29 PM	#8
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I can see how Americans might be viewed as unstylish. I do bet that Italy has the best food though I want to visit there someday.

05-22-2006, 06:55 PM	#9
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	This poll doesnt belong here...It's just racist, and needlessly devisive, PERIOD

05-22-2006, 10:37 PM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Hey....we have good food!! Damn you hot dog haters!!!!