Well, my wife and I plan on visiting Provence. We both love French food and the language.

Most Americans that I know are very interested in France and the rest of Europe, as well. A very large number of Americans have relatives who live in France, Germany, Belgium, the UK, etc. They like to visit their family and friends there.

My wife has been to Paris and other parts of France several times. I have asked her about the "French attitude." She claims that everyone she has met has been considerate and well-mannered. Also, she is a journalist and prides herself on avoiding tourist areas. Tourists - including me - (regardless where they come from) can get on one's nerves. I also avoided tourist areas when I lived in Europe. I was stationed in Germany as part of NATO. I had a GREAT time with the German people! I learned the language - at least enough to have fun. These folks always met me halfway. I mean I spoke German to them and they answered in English. My landlord and lady had relatives in the States so they wanted to practice English on me (My apologies to the readers in the UK for calling it English, but what what else to call it?).
My wife had to practically drag me back to the States cause I liked Europe so well! We travelled to the UK and had a great time there.

I'm sorry about former mayor Koch for taking J. Caesar's words out of context. Kisscool - Please don't let that stuff worry you. France has many more friends in the US than detractors.

BTW, I'm a retired US Army officer and I have met some of my French counterparts and they are real pros and gentlemen!

Maybe we should ask foriegn visitors to New York how they have been treated? (BTW, I LOVE NY!) Some of this depends on where you go and who you encounter.