Just wondered how many of the countries above you have been to, and have you ever been to the U.K.? Bordering countries, especially, have complex caricatures of each other, even when an outsider might think they’re more or less the same. Countries like France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany were prohibited from following through on the preliminary agreements they had made in June until the bloc’s official agreement was made in late August — a factor the drugs company argues is the source of the disparity between the productions of UK and EU orders. They are considered polite, but maybe a bit two-faced (hence “Janus Britain”) and snobby. Spaniards consider themselves white and European, and would be deeply insulted if you suggested they were Latin American of any kind. Northern Europeans consider them lazy and flaky, and maybe incapable of managing anything right (mostly because of the 50+ governments they’ve had since WW2). Comment by Sandra Johnstone — September 30, 2019 @ 1:31 am. Sorry you hate me, sorry you hate my country, if only I knew where you came from we could have a debate without all the swearing and crudeness. The signs are in both languages; beer and wine are both tremendously popular and there's a common cuisine with dishes like sauerkraut in German or choucroute in French. Northern Italians continuously complain that Southerners are lazy and unproductive, while Southerners complain that Northerners are devoid of culture or joie de vivre. They nominally dislike the English, but I have yet to meet an Irishman who really loathes the English. The Dutch — The Dutch, like the Scandinavians, have an enviable economy and social order that’s admired by southern European countries. Just to say I live with 3 Bulgarian families around me, not to mention Lithuanian and Polish. Have a nice day, as the Americans would sayxxx???. The tradition of wearing a white dress originated in France in 1499. France says that England does not know what she wants because france does not want understand and look at the issue for what it is. You should do that soon) Your taxes are huge in determining the size of your stimulus check, even if … Oddly, they don’t really mind the Germans, and probably still fear them a bit — you never, ever hear jokes about Germans in Poland. But they also like bitching about each other, as well. In the east the Soviet army was advancing along the entire 2,500-mile front. Physically I like Scandinavians and their natures, but I think they’re too stoic, reserved and introverted as people (also their new architecture looks too white and minimalist/bland, I prefer colors!). I personally don’t know much about how the Portuguese, Hungarians, Romanians, Bulgarians, and others are perceived, or how they perceive others, but if you have something to add, please do so in the comments below. It has flavors of both France and Germany and sits right on the border of the two countries in the new Grand Est region of France. The Austrians — Considered a mix of the best & worst aspects of Germany and the Balkans, Austrians are considered laid-back but very nationalistic and racist. This is one of the best regions of France when it comes to great cuisine, and that's saying quite a bit considering this is, well, France. In 1945, as post-war Germany was separated into four occupation zones under the control of the Allies (United States, Britain, France and … Now tell the world how you feel -. Slovakia, Czechia, Austria, Germany, The Netherlands, and Hungary. One thing is for sure, the Parisians are hated worldwide, if there are any true ones left.. and. The Germans had been very late in the colonial game and industrial development. Microsoft will share more information at the start of 2021. The Irish — A very small country, despite its exaggerated importance in Americans’ minds (just over 4.6 million in the Republic of Ireland) but considered polite and humble. From the more shy/introverted societies I like Hungarians, and East Asians (Chinese, Japanese and South Korean). This is a prime spot for excursions in France or Germany (which is just across the river). All rights reserved. And they have like the best cuisine in Central Europe and the best new architecture there, too. Also in Poland hardly any wanted, but they don’t mind coming over my way. As to Poles, well my friend lives next door to a Polish couple who told them when they were visiting Poland shortly don’t expect people to smile or acknowledge you, that’s how they are. Note that there is a big cultural divide between French-speaking Swiss, and the German-speaking Swiss. As France seeks to speed up its coronavirus vaccination programme, ... compared to 200,000 in Germany. Jake Ryan. France wants a rigid union whereas England and Germany want a union with free trade. Nobody!” The Swiss don’t like the fact that they have contempt for authority and are lazy. Comment by Sandra Johnstone — August 23, 2019 @ 1:18 am. The English, in turn, really seem to hate everyone. And if you want more, the Black Forest and the legendary Rhine River are just at or just beyond the city's edge. As he prepares to begin his presidency, Biden’s ratings are only slightly lower than the ratings … In 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name Francis Bonnefoy (フランシス・ボヌフォア, Furanshisu Bonufoa). On the afternoon of August 3, 1914, two days after declaring war on Russia, Germany declares war on France, moving ahead with a long-held strategy, … Really, the relationship between Germany and Poland is similar to that of the United States and Mexico, and often for many of the same reasons (differences in income, history of war, different languages, etc. I am Bulgarian and to me and some Bulgarians “European” is an insult. Germany has a diverse landscape of rich culture and history. France and Germany have welcomed Kyiv's opening of new crossing points along the contact line with separatist territory in Ukraine's … Around the world Surface Duo officially coming to Canada, France, Germany, and the UK in 2021 The Surface Duo is coming to more markets in … The Scandinavians — Widely respected by most other Europeans, because of their high standard of living …and blond hair and blue eyes. The Dutch have been known to stock up on water before they take their campers down to the south of France.The Dutch, in turn, kind of look down on just about everyone. Peace and love and all that.? It will take more than goodwill from Macron to convince Germany that France is a changed nation, ready to be lean and mean in a globalized economy. Free Trade is a good thing. You seem to have met the world so obviously know more than me, even though I’ve travelled far and lived in South Africa, Spain, Italy and America. 1 Appearance 2 Personality and Interests 3 Relationships 3.1 Austria 3.2 England 3.3 Germany 3.4 Monaco 3.5 North Italy 3.6 … Comment by Sandra Johnstone — October 5, 2019 @ 7:39 am, Comment by Warren Roussell — December 1, 2019 @ 8:07 am. Through the G6, France and Spain cooperate on the areas of defence, economic development and European Constitution. Comment by Jake Ryan — September 30, 2019 @ 4:58 am. However, within Scandinavia there are some persistent stereotypes. Spring is a lovely time to visit as the flowers start to bloom. Danes are considered more blunt than the others, maybe a bit more cranky, and the Finns are oddly introverted, even by Scandinavian standards. Our real problem is half of us loves any other country but their own and the other half loves themselves too much, and our History plus our current personal problems don’t help feeling otherwise. The most anti-German sentiments are among the Dutch and Danish, who just hate them from invading their countries too often. Things to Do in France. The 2013 Tour de France was the 100th edition of the Tour de France and around 15 million spectators lined up to watch the 21-stage course for the centennial celebration. What's more, just as France finds comfort in its status as a military power, Germany derives benefit from being Europe's economic power. The following is based on my numerous interactions with Europeans, having lived there for 4 years. Just to say that a United Ireland will never happen (it’s called religion, look around the world, all the wars caused by religion) and the Republic can’t even turn up to Parliament even though getting paid) even the Priest at the young reporter’s funeral who was recently shot shamed them all that they can sit at a funeral together but can’t GET TOGETHER and unite as a country. Once you arrive in the city, there is a clean and reliable tramway line, as well as extensive bus routes. Now, France and Germany are looking to the heavens for their next bout of cooperation. After all, London is in England. They’re definitely nicer than the Czechs though (Czechs, especially in Prague are too cold/rude). ... along with those who disapprove of the government's handling of … Maybe Big Tech and the Commission can get along after all. Berlin Conference Tasks The initial task of the conference was to agree that the Congo River and Niger River mouths and basins would be considered neutral and open to trade. The former are almost exactly like the French, except having a blander cuisine and more respect for authority, the latter being more like the Germans except even more stiff, rigid and cranky. Go out into the other areas and you will find it different. The sentiments towards the Irish and by the Irish seem to be positive, overall. France, Germany and the U.K. say they are lodging a dispute against Tehran. As much as Germany is considered an economic powerhouse, the vast majority of Europeans don’t really want to learn German or study there (or send their kids there to study). Some options include: The Essential Guide to Alsace, France: Architecture, Wine, & More, How to Travel Between Paris and Strasbourg, France Borders 6 Different Countries Each With Separate Attractions, See the best of France's great Gothic cathedrals on this tour, Top 20 Most Popular French Cities for International Visitors, The Best Christmas Markets in Paris for 2019, The Top 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France, 13 European Rivers and Waterways to Cruise, The Complete Guide to Trier, Germany's Oldest City, The Top 32 Things to Do in Paris: Our Ultimate Bucketlist, Strasbourg Travel Guide: Where France and Germany Collide. What is the New World? Summer can be warm but inviting. (Yes, some Spaniards near the border to France don’t like the French very much) Not entirely sure why. In the heart of Europe, fairytale castles rest high on craggy mountaintops, and tiny romantic villages enchant with chocolate box charm and the typical German Gemütlichkeit. Wish we had one as this one is going downhill rapidly. Comment by Jake Ryan — October 4, 2019 @ 8:56 am. Really, the relationship between Germany and Poland is similar to that of the United States and Mexico, and often for many of the same reasons (differences in income, history of war, different languages, etc. Kelby Hartson Carr is a former resident of Nice, France who has written multiple guides and articles about French tourism. And yet they never seem to want to move home. It primarily Slovaks and Hungarians are the most earthy people I’ve experienced. Generally, French, English, Portuguese and Spanish speakers from the New Word societies (N and South America and Asia) are friendlier than their “Old World” analogues. Anyway as a woman probably old enough to be your mother, it’s just a shame that she didn’t give you a few more manners. Thanks for rating this! When was this written? Explore […] Comment by Jake Ryan — September 29, 2019 @ 2:10 pm. When German ask for directions in Holland, they’re usually given directions to the shortest way out of the country, or told “Give us back our bikes!”, a reference to the fact that Germans confiscated Dutch bicycles during WW2.Danes hate it when you pronounce their capital as “ko-pen-HAH-gen”, because this is the German pronunciation. In March 2003 France, along with Germany, China, and Russia, opposed the proposed UN resolution that would have authorized a U.S. invasion of Iraq. In the UK, they’re considered stinky, rude (they never line/queue up like decent people), and a bit yellow, based on their tendency to not fend off invaders like the Nazis.The French, in turn, dislike the British, look down on Belgians for being stupid, and don’t have much to say, in my experience, about Spaniards or Germans (oddly). The Poles — Not much seems to register about Poland and the Poles except that they’re quiet. They, oddly, have some mixed respect for the Czechs, who have resisted German aggression. And the architecture is distinctly German, almost Hansel-and-Gretal like. Long live France… Jake Ryan, with an English/Irish/American name, yet Bulgarian? There has never been major animosity between France and Germany. They’re said to be the birthplace of Hitler, but never came around to being fully apologetic about the Holocaust (unlike Germany). Europe is full of English expats, and the longer they live abroad, the more they seem to hate their host country. The British – About half of the British would be really angry at being called European, so that should provide an apt starting point. Copyright © 2021 Daily Candor. It lies east of Germany’s border with France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. No one really seems to dislike them, and they don’t seem to really dislike anyone else. The Alsatian dishes here have a boldness and earthiness that is reminiscent of their German roots, while there is attention to quality and detail that is the epitome of French gourmet philosophy. even Brigitte Bardot (famous French actress of the past) asked what has happened to her country. The food is considered uninspired, too, and only Berlin has some cachet among younger Europeans for its vibrant underground club scene. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This is a basic backgrounder for Americans, primarily, who might think Europeans do nothing all day but bitch about Americans. 3) France should build a long line of fortifications along the whole French/German border which would be both long and deep into France. They know WW2 is a sore spot for them, so other Europeans will often mercilessly tease them about it. Belgians, in turn, consider the Dutch to be a bunch of cranky assholes, and French stuck-up. Norwegians are considered racist. By the end of the year, it stood poised on the eastern frontiers of prewar Germany. As to Americans, I lived in NYC for 7 years and that city is certainly not friendly, probably like most capital cities. Janes | The latest defence and security news from Janes - the trusted source for defence intelligence But they do not like any comparisons to Germans, and if you remind them that the Dutch national anthem makes a reference to the Dutch being “van Duitse bloed” (from German blood), you might quickly get the silent treatment. Those who pay into the state scheme do so at a lower rate. This is because it’s pretty hard to find an Englishman that has even, at best, neutral opinions about other Europeans (or Americans, or other nationalities). Of these 14 nations, France, Germany, Great Britain, and Portugal were the major players in the conference, controlling most of colonial Africa at the time. Sometimes we get a vibe about a certain country’s people when we have never visited that country. Get a sun-and-wine-induced glow in the French Riviera, browse used book stands along the Seine in Paris, or enroll in a cooking class in Lyon — France finds a way to romance every type of traveler. They are a relatively big country (40 million people) so the supposed scare of being overrun by Eastern Europeans when a bunch of Eastern European countries joined the EU in 2005 focused in on the Poles. One woman from Barcelona told me, “Come on, who really likes the French? Geographically strategic, it was fought over for centuries between the French and Germans and Alsace and Lorraine. France was the arch enemy of the British, the Perfidious Albion. The Brits, of course, have the most mixed feelings about the French, though. Your arrogant post above sums you up. Most brides dream of walking down the aisle in a beautiful white wedding gown. The rollback of German forces continued inexorably during 1944. Don’t think you much immigration to E.European countries and the Hungarian President won’t even allow them in and he’s a member of the EU. and everything is organized by the Italians. There are no minimum or maximum amounts paid on the state pension in Germany. Hello Mr. Bulgarian. Spain and France along with Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Poland are members of the G6, a group of the 6 most important countries of the European Union. The English also have a poor reputation in tourist traps, such as Amsterdam and Ibiza, for being loud-mouthed, obnoxious drunks. The Northern Part of Europe want Free Trade whereas the southern part want control of trade. The Swiss — Considered extremely rigid, even by the Germans. The Germans — Germans are considered industrious but uptight and humorless, by just about all the other Europeans. Cultural exchange It can be hard to guess which country you are really in when visiting the city. Yes, there’s a bit of a reason for the “know-it-all” smart-ass reputation they have. France was at war with the British against the Germans during WWI and WWII as those were mostly imperial tensions. Microsoft today announced that it will expand the availability of Surface Duo to Canada, United Kingdom, France, and Germany in early 2021. The number of years worked, your age, and average income all determine the overall pension rate. While they voiced hope for the nuclear agreement's survival, the clock … Comment by Sandra Johnstone — October 1, 2019 @ 12:44 am. Large majorities in Germany (79%), France (72%) and the UK (65%) say they have confidence in Biden to do the right thing in world affairs – a dramatic change from the low ratings Trump received in a survey conducted in the summer of 2020 in these three nations. On June 6 the Allies in the west launched their invasion of France across the English Channel. Rhineland, area of western Germany along both banks of the middle Rhine River. The Italians — Most of the stereotypes are positive, but mostly because of the food. However, everyone knows Switzerland “works” so the fact that foreigners comprise 20% of the population (mostly from EU member states) should make this clear.Note that the German-speaking Swiss also speak their own variant of German, which sounds very strange if you’ve only been exposed to standard “hoch-Deutsch”. Probably Portugal people are as friendly as Brazilians, but for the rest Latin and North Americans are friendlier. This French line of defense was constructed along the country’s border with Germany during the 1930s and named after Minister of War André Maginot. “The peoples of Germany and France quite naturally turn to each other,” Chirac said, before finishing his speech with “Long live Germany! Another update: Here’s a related post on what Americans think about Europeans. Yes, I’ve been to the UK, I stayed with a local family that b*tched about how my people will steal their jobs lol. Marshall Petain favoured this idea. Would be great to know where you originate from and I can see you are a very angry MAN? Declaring France a suitable partner for reform will not be easy. According to a new political alliance launched on 10 December, the two nations want to … Polish and Russians are seen as drunks and their women as easy. During the run-up to the war, French foreign minister Dominique de Villepin emerged as a prominent critic of the American Iraq policies. Czechs are a bit like Germans, though — a bit rude, blunt, and cold. TrackBack URL. Irish, Portuguese, some Spaniards (mostly Southern) and South Italians. Check out the detailed information on traveling from ​London, the UK, and Paris to Strasbourg to prepare for your trip. and everything is organized by the Swiss. Neutral feelings from most ofWestern Europe, negative feelings from Germans (who consider them backwards, and not always the representing the best image of German-speaking people) and admired by Eastern Europeans (a throwback to the Hapsburgs). Nonetheless, Germany’s European partners, particularly Macron, should take note of this change in German political rhetoric and use it to push for an increase in European defence capabilities. Australians/NZs, North and South Americans as well – more or less all the extroverted societies. Either pronounce it the English way (with “HAY” instead), or the Danish way, which is literally impossible to put down here.Germans tend to like their Western neighbors far more than they are liked by them, but they look down on their Eastern neighbors, particularly Poles. I live the Americans and New World and East Asian people as they’re extroverted and friendly. The Scots and Welsh are tolerated and liked, inasmuch as that no one really knows too much about them outside the UK, but the English are those that bear the brunt of negative sentiments among other Europeans. Stimulus checks and your taxes: What to know when you file (P.S. I’ll leave it there LOG, because as you call me ignorant what can I say, look in the mirror! Geographically strategic, it was fought over for centuries between the … I personally love Latin Americans, especially Mexicans and Angertinians. It has flavors of both France and Germany and sits right on the border of the two countries in the new Grand Est region of France. Naturally, this is a huge irritant to Greeks. Hello LOgOzz The Dutch are also disliked for being the biggest misers in Europe, and because of this they incur the wrath of the tourist industry wherever they travel. Here’s a run down: The French — Disliked by some Spanish (particularly the Catalonians), for being arrogant. I’ll leave you with this poster I saw in an Italian office years ago, that helps sum it up in some ways: Update: Here’s my follow-up after this post got an avalanche of traffic and comments. Some local cuisine experiences you shouldn't miss include: You can fly into Strasbourg, or fly into Paris or Frankfurt and take a two-hour (from Frankfurt) or four-hour (Paris) rail ride into the city. Slovaks are relatively friendly, but Hungarians act friendlier to me, we just get on well better. The Belgians — Considered idiots by both the Dutch and the French. It was the scene of recurrent crises during the first half of the 20th century and was an early test of Allied resolve against Hitler’s aggression. European are rightfully seen as rude, arrogant, cold and introverted. Strasbourg is the ultimate European city. The home of the European Parliament, this often-overlooked and surprisingly cosmopolitan destination hosts France's oldest Christmas market and features a stunning cathedral. I’ve also been to France (Paris), and surprisingly loved it there, but I generally find the French insufferable even when they are abroad. See more about social insurance for the self-employed in the Expatica guide to German social security. As to what cultures/people I like? I used to like Poland, but after meeting Polish people I think most are not very nice and again new Polish architecture is too sterile and bland/gray. Tuchel boasts trophy-winning pedigree, having won Ligue 1 twice, a Coupe de France and a Coupe de la Ligue during his time in Paris, along with … Strasbourg is the ultimate European city. Blunt to the point of being rude, the Swiss probably have the least likely reputation for being characterized as “friendly” or “warm”. 4. The Norwegians, Danes and Finns all think the Swedes are stupid and uptight. I know in the 80s and the 90s still existed some racist hate towards Latin Americans in Spain but as an spaniard I can say that’s not so common now. Along with the new Galaxy S21 lineup, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds Pro truly wireless earbuds. France and Germany aren't the only European governments to be mulling new restrictions as infections grow. Comment by Noelia — January 7, 2020 @ 11:40 am, France has a great culture, the UK has left the EU, Comment by adob — January 18, 2021 @ 4:30 am, RSS feed for comments on this post. Unlike most Bulgarians I dislike Russians, they have great culture but are cold (introverted and reserved) people that never smile. It can be quite cold and snowy in winter, but the city is at its most beautiful at Christmas time. If you are interested in the workings of the, Car enthusiasts should visit the outstanding. France (フランス, Furansu) is a main character in the series, Hetalia: Axis Powers. Don’t think a woman would have such a weird name,. Strasbourg's climate is very German. Fall is splendid, as the autumn colors come into their own. Those that hate the French tend to like the Americans, and vice versa. Poland is considered a country of car thieves by the Germans. [citation needed] Germany assumed that Russia had finally decided upon war and that its mobilisation put Germany in danger, [citation needed] especially since German war plans, the so-called Schlieffen Plan, relied upon Germany to mobilise speedily enough to defeat France first by attacking largely through neutral Belgium before the Germans turned to defeat the slower … Breakingviews Reuters Breakingviews is the world's leading source of agenda-setting financial insight. The Germans really don’t like Poles, and among Germany’s 9 neighbors, are disliked the most. 10 things you probably didn't know about the Dutch and the Netherlands, Follow-up: What Europeans Think of Each Other. One Dutch professor I had dismissed another Italian one, saying, “All the Italians care about are pasta and mamma.”Italians, in turn, don’t have strong feelings about other Europeans, but within Italy, the north-south divide is pretty strong. When I say good morning to the Bulgarians they ignore me, don’t even smile, and one mother seems to delight in shouting and screaming and dragging her children around, poor kids, she’s just had her third baby in England and they wonder why we don’t have enough housing or school places. The Czechs — Considered a relatively bright spot of Eastern Europe by Western Europeans, but I think primarily because Prague is such a gorgeous city and a popular tourist destination. Petain had come out of World War One with a degree of credit and with his backing the idea of a long and deep defensive barrier gained political support. Europeans like Spanish, Italian, Portuguese …Mediterranean countries …how can you call them introverted!! but you can never generalise a country until you have met the people, not just a few. ).Poles really shore up their hatred for their eastern & southern neighbors, primarily Russia and Ukraine, although they don’t like Czechs, Slovaks or Lithuanians either. Poles don’t have much good to say about them. The Greeks — Only nominally considered European by other Europeans, but the Greeks fiercely identify as European. ).Poles really shore up their hatred for their eastern & southern neighbors, primarily Russia and Ukraine, although they don’t like Czechs, Slovaks or Lithuanians either. 29. The Spaniards — Honestly, very little antagonism against the Spanish or by the Spanish. Don’t get me wrong—they do love bitching about Americans. Except for the Danes really disliking Germans, and Finns really disliking Russians, they don’t really have anything against other Europeans. However, they do have a reputation of being self-righteous “know-it-alls” and very similar to their German cousins in terms of their rigidity. One half the country hates them, the other half loves them. However, God forbid you speak Spanish with a Latin American accent — there is still a lot of snobbery among Spaniards towards Latin Americans. The Alpine Foreland, home to the Zugspitze Mountain, welcomes hikers in summer and skiers and snowboarders in winter. The main beef with the Brits is that they’re considered the lapdog of the U.S., and are anti-European because the U.S. tells them to be so.
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