Why do the Americans hate the french?

It's just stereotypes on both sides, a lot of Americans are probable french and don't know it. They are our allies and brothers just as the people of the UK are.

I don't. My ancestors were French.

Some Americans think the French are weak, yadda yadda. Personally, I don't get why they care, nor where they get that ridiculous idea from. Also, I generally don't harbor any dislike for someone unless they do something to me personally--and even then, it's only one person, not a whole country.

But, I've heard quite a bit about the French not liking Americans as well. No country is completely free of the people who will stereotype other countries.

"But I understand if you prefer your delicious very elaborated fatty hamburgers (yummy!!) That makes you the fatest population on Earth, and this is one more prize you can be proud of."

Now, are you not just doing the same thing you were just criticizing us for?

Where are you staying in the US that the people there hate you? Most Americans don't hate anyone, most of what you hear in that regard is just media hype for a slow news day. Conservatives love to stir things up for some reason. In many larger cities such as New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles it is easy to buy french newspapers, foods, etc....

If someone has been mean to you, please don't take it to heart - that person is not a typical American. We have our share of insular idiots who dislike everyone, same as any country. Some people are just like that.

Many of us don't care for the current government either - last election pretty much divided the country in 2.

Besides, without the French, we would still be an English colony. I hope your stay in the US improves!

And please stop with the fat thing - if you are in a small town in a cold climate in the US there may be some heavy people, but go to a large city = thin people. Just as people outside of the metropolitan areas of France might be a bit heavier. You are sterotyping without facts - the same thing that you are complaining about.

I was born in America and by that am an American citizen, however, I have many problems with the american government also. I just got back from visiting Montreal, which is not Franch but has a very french culture. I think the french are cool, chic, business savy, beautiful people who are very well rounded when it comes to cultural acceptance. The US still has a lot of growing up to do in this area. Viva la Franch :)

Hmm, good question.

Personally, I love France and I'm currently learning French!

I think people somehow get the notion that all French people are stuck-up, haughty people. I live in America, and I have noticed this "anti-French sentiment." However, I think many don't think badly of the French. It's just that the French are often depicted as snobby people in stories, etc.

Of course, I don't agree, but that seems to be one of the widespread reasons that cause people to dislike France.

I guess most ethnicities are labeled as one thing or another.

I like French people. As a matter of fact I was in Paris the day the Iraq war started and although there were alot of protest, I didn't encounter any problems and found the French people to be just about like anyone else. What I can't stand is the people from Mexico and Central America. They are the ones that really hate Americans and white people.

Sounds like you have reflected your negativity into your life. You must have allowed circumstance to deceive you. Americans are jerks everywhere you go, and I am American! No, I really don't mean that! There are your negative and positives in all societies.

I understand your reasoning. Try your best to not allow deragatory remarks change WHO YOU ARE! If those who have remarked so crudely actually changes the way in which you view our society then do something. Contact their offices and speak of your disapproval.

I am not happy about the direction of our government either. I do get in touch with politicians and state representatives when necessary.

I urge you to speak out. It is grand that you care to share your views.

I wish no wrong doing to anyone of any culture, race, creed or nation. I do not believe that most Americans disrespect nor mean any disrespect to the Frenchman.

Hope that your feedback will help to change your out look!

dude if it's not France it's

the Gays

the Atheiest

the"Whites"

the"Blacks"

the Mexicans (which includes any one latin american)

the Christians

the Arabs (which includes Armenians)

the Muslims

the Jews

the Germans (because a LOT of people still believe they're Nazis)

etc..etc..

we're all at the S*** end of things at spome point or another.. ignore it.. soon they will move on to something else.

I Love france and if it makes you feel better point out the fact that a study done last year proved French Men to have bigger d***s than anyone else.

Are you kidding a man with a french accent how could any woman in American NOT want to hear that? French men are great!

Congratulations on your new President Sarkozy!

Maybe now those vicious Muslim gangs will be rounded up and dealt with.

As an Irish-American, I LOVE FRANCE. They were one of the few people to help us against the bloody British!

French wine, French food, French women..mon Dieu! What's not to love? Et le langue francais, c'est magnifique! C'est le langue d'amour!

VIVE LA FRANCE!