But, What Do They Think of Us? Part 2

1 – AMERICANS ARE VERY RELIGIOUS

We all know that this isn’t true for all Americans. But it’s impossible to live in America without hearing about God. “One nation, under God…blah, blah, blah…”It’s even printed on the money, for chrissakes.

In America, there’s a church on what seems like every street corner in some towns. There are some people who go door to door waving their little propaganda brochures in the air hoping to convert someone.

Well, the thing is, this shit just doesn’t fly in France. While there are plenty of religious holidays & no shortage of churches, France is a secular state & no one is getting in your face about God or their beliefs here.

It’s not hard to understand why they’ve gotten this impression, if you ask me. Well, no one asked me. So what.

2 – AMERICANS EAT AMERICAN SAUCE

La Sauce Américaine. Yeah, I had never heard of it either. I’ve learned (from a French person) that this stuff is basically a mix of mayonnaise & ketchup.

I’ve actually seen looks of surprise & received an answer of “Oh, really?” when I tell someone here that I’ve never heard of this stuff & have never seen it in any grocery stores in Colorado.

3 – AMERICAN WOMEN HAVE A CUTE ACCENT

It seems that when speaking French, even if it is not spoken flawlessly, a girl speaking French with an American accent is cute as hell.

Yeah, so if you have a thing for those guys with the sexy French accent…well, it works both ways.

4 – AMERICANS GET EXCITED ABOUT SPORTS THAT NO ONE CARES ABOUT

This is especially true for football. The only “football” anyone gives a shit about outside of the U.S. is of course, soccer. Anyone here that I’ve talked to about it finds it boring & just doesn’t understand the fascination.

I know a lot of Americans who love football, but honestly, I’m glad that it never caught over here – I don’t miss it.

The same is somewhat true for baseball. Though it is an American institution & there are a few countries besides ours who appreciate it, France is not among those other countries.

It’s also true that hockey doesn’t have much popularity here, but it seems as though French people have an easier time understanding why people might like it.

5 – AMERICANS ARE BIG & TALL BECAUSE THEY EAT CORN FLAKES

By far, the most hilarious myth about Americans that I’ve learned from the French so far. Fucking Corn Flakes?

Really, I don’t even know what I can say about this one…fucking Corn Flakes…[tags]Americans, Religious, Sauce, Accent, Sports, Corn Flakes[/tags]