I live in Mexico just over the border from the US. Many would say this isn't the real Mexico; whatever that is but I can tell you it is another world. So when you titled you piece, "Crossing the Cultural Divide" it motivated me to say how much I understand what that means. I wish you well and thank you for sharing your experiences as more and more Americans will realize what we took for granted may be an answer to the political madness we find.
Loved hearing that the French respect education. America needs much more education these days. And although I am an American, I feel many Americans think they’re better than people from other countries. It’s embarrassing. I think I’ll fit in really well in France.🇫🇷 Thanks for this great presentation.
Great overview of the cultural divide. Thanks! As a corollary I’d add that in France family is more important than peer group for close relationships. To the questioner who is a French citizen returning to France, there is a well-detailed process for repatriation, complete with how to get a Carte Vitale and how to import your possessions duty-free. Contact your nearest French consulate.
Really loved this posting Adrian. I think your daughter was educated by the best of both worlds. Writing to dictation is an important skill as is free writing. Both should be taught. It’s great to hear so many people interested in France. 🇫🇷 may she continue to be La Belle!
Thank you Adrian for sharing your experience, in listening the last year to Adrian’s presentations I have learned so much. I have just received my visa and will be shortly engaging her groups services to obtain a long term rental. I initially met with Patti from her team so knowledgeable. Joyeux Noel 🎄
The French are polite in their daily interactions. They expect politeness and it opens doors - when in doubt, be polite. Talk quietly in public and that goes for all of Europe. In London growing up as a kid, you could always hear the obnoxious Americans calling attention to themselves. It was grating. I’m American. I worked in Brussels and Paris in 2004 and many of my French co workers worked until 7 pm or later every weeknight. They came in later some mornings tho.
This was so valuable, Adrian! Truly appreciate this breakdown. And also discovered the likely reason why I have always felt such a disconnect as a westcoaster living in the U.S. The west had a foundation of Spanish colonialism before the English traditions arrived by way of westward expansion. Major clash of ideals.
Has the US system changed so much? When I was in school English was the equivalent of Dicte. Lol debrouiller indeed :) I can see I will fit in well. I hate it when people shout in a restaurant. I love the right to disconnect. Set those expectations now :) Adrian, you hang the items in the sun to dry them ;-D
A "dictée" is to memorize how to write correct grammar and vocabulary since french is full of tricks and exceptions. It has nothing to do with developing individual opinion, which is something highly valued in the french school system, by all kind of exercices other than dictées.
I disagree with your statement that the worst crime in France is pickpocketing. What about the terrorist attacks at the concert venue (Bataclan), the supermarket incident (Jan 2015) where there were people trapped inside, occasional riots in the suburbs with cars set on fire? It isn't as bad as the US, that I agree, but to infer that there is no violence is not painting a true picture.
pickpocketing is no even an issue (maybe just for tourists in paris) lol streets violence is much more the reality knifes are the gun equivalent in france
Yes, and everything is not black and white. Blanket statements.. I’ve been to France where French people have warned us not to be in certain parts of the city after dark.
Well yeah, it was 10 years ago. She didn't say there is no violence or crime. But you have more chance to be pickpocketed or scammed than being a terrorist victim. A riot in the suburbs is not something dangerous, plus it's in the suburbs, where you probably will not live anyway.
Thank you for this video. I am planning to retire to Nice in 2026. I have however watched UA-cam videos that warn women about certain arrondissements in Paris that are not very safe when traveling alone. As an educator I am very pleased to hear about the French respect for education 🩷
Hello Dear, Fédération des Alliances Françaises USA, I hope you are well. I visited your UA-cam Channel. Your content is Excellent. But your Channel is not growing, Because your Content title and Description are not SEO-friendly and do not have Enough Rank tags.This is why there is no Content Coming to the top of UA-cam. As a result, your video SEO Score is very low. According to VidiQ, (your channel's video's SEO score is 50.4/ out of 100, which should be 80+). If you want, I can make it 80+ , which will help your channel grow faster. If you SEO your videos Properly then the Channel Progress will be very Fast & Subscribers and Views will Increase. If you want I can solve problems and help you rank your videos Better. If you are Interested Please Let me know. Regards, MARUF (UA-cam Video SEO Expert).
I live in Mexico just over the border from the US. Many would say this isn't the real Mexico; whatever that is but I can tell you it is another world. So when you titled you piece, "Crossing the Cultural Divide" it motivated me to say how much I understand what that means.
I wish you well and thank you for sharing your experiences as more and more Americans will realize what we took for granted may be an answer to the political madness we find.
Bonjour ! MARVELOUS! ADRIAN is really a "marvel" ♥
Loved hearing that the French respect education. America needs much more education these days. And although I am an American, I feel many Americans think they’re better than people from other countries. It’s embarrassing. I think I’ll fit in really well in France.🇫🇷 Thanks for this great presentation.
Great overview of the cultural divide. Thanks!
As a corollary I’d add that in France family is more important than peer group for close relationships.
To the questioner who is a French citizen returning to France, there is a well-detailed process for repatriation, complete with how to get a Carte Vitale and how to import your possessions duty-free. Contact your nearest French consulate.
Really loved this posting Adrian. I think your daughter was educated by the best of both worlds. Writing to dictation is an important skill as is free writing. Both should be taught. It’s great to hear so many people interested in France. 🇫🇷 may she continue to be La Belle!
Loved this posting! Merci beaucoup! ❤
Thank you Adrian for sharing your experience, in listening the last year to Adrian’s presentations I have learned so much. I have just received my visa and will be shortly engaging her groups services to obtain a long term rental. I initially met with Patti from her team so knowledgeable. Joyeux Noel 🎄
That was a great webinar. Very informative.
The French are polite in their daily interactions. They expect politeness and it opens doors - when in doubt, be polite. Talk quietly in public and that goes for all of Europe. In London growing up as a kid, you could always hear the obnoxious Americans calling attention to themselves. It was grating. I’m American. I worked in Brussels and Paris in 2004 and many of my French co workers worked until 7 pm or later every weeknight. They came in later some mornings tho.
Interesting cultural differences. Thanks!
This was so valuable, Adrian! Truly appreciate this breakdown. And also discovered the likely reason why I have always felt such a disconnect as a westcoaster living in the U.S. The west had a foundation of Spanish colonialism before the English traditions arrived by way of westward expansion. Major clash of ideals.
Has the US system changed so much? When I was in school English was the equivalent of Dicte. Lol debrouiller indeed :) I can see I will fit in well. I hate it when people shout in a restaurant. I love the right to disconnect. Set those expectations now :) Adrian, you hang the items in the sun to dry them ;-D
A "dictée" is to memorize how to write correct grammar and vocabulary since french is full of tricks and exceptions.
It has nothing to do with developing individual opinion, which is something highly valued in the french school system, by all kind of exercices other than dictées.
I disagree with your statement that the worst crime in France is pickpocketing. What about the terrorist attacks at the concert venue (Bataclan), the supermarket incident (Jan 2015) where there were people trapped inside, occasional riots in the suburbs with cars set on fire? It isn't as bad as the US, that I agree, but to infer that there is no violence is not painting a true picture.
pickpocketing is no even an issue (maybe just for tourists in paris) lol streets violence is much more the reality
knifes are the gun equivalent in france
Yes, and everything is not black and white. Blanket statements.. I’ve been to France where French people have warned us not to be in certain parts of the city after dark.
Leeds called it the “most common” and “highest” incident crime, not the worst. She mentions drug violence, which is worse than pickpocketing.
Well yeah, it was 10 years ago. She didn't say there is no violence or crime. But you have more chance to be pickpocketed or scammed than being a terrorist victim.
A riot in the suburbs is not something dangerous, plus it's in the suburbs, where you probably will not live anyway.
@@FanNy-ku6wt the daily problem is not necessarily terrorist attacks but physical attacks as well as knife attacks
"everything that is not allowed is forbiden" totally wrong , you can't be guilty of something not prohibited by law in France
Thank you for this video. I am planning to retire to Nice in 2026. I have however watched UA-cam videos that warn women about certain arrondissements in Paris that are not very safe when traveling alone. As an educator I am very pleased to hear about the French respect for education 🩷
Ditto
Hello Dear,
Fédération des Alliances Françaises USA, I hope you are well. I visited your UA-cam Channel. Your content is Excellent. But your Channel is not growing, Because your Content title and Description are not SEO-friendly and do not have Enough Rank tags.This is why there is no Content Coming to the top of UA-cam. As a result, your video SEO Score is very low. According to VidiQ, (your channel's video's SEO score is 50.4/ out of 100, which should be 80+). If you want, I can make it 80+ , which will help your channel grow faster. If you SEO your videos Properly then the Channel Progress will be very Fast & Subscribers and Views will Increase. If you want I can solve problems and help you rank your videos Better. If you are Interested Please Let me know.
Regards,
MARUF (UA-cam Video SEO Expert).