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| Subject: | Should I stay or should I go? |
| Date: | Saturday, June 10, 2006 |
| Name: | Nick C |
| Message: |
I believe as a UK Citizen that France is far more cultured, expressive, family orientated and caring for the community than almost any other country I have ever been to.
For instance, at fete time, there are many many people on the streets and it is a time of community - They are not bothered about huge processions that people spend millions of pounds on. They just want to enjoy what they have - Excellent food/ Very cheap wine etc. I love going to France, as they will look after your children in restaurants or maybe cook something a bit different from the menu for them. They are not so concerned with Western Greed like the US or UK. They are arrogant, but Americans are sickly and Germans are clinical - Yes it sounds like stereotypes and you will no doubt be sitting there saying "Americans aren't sickly" and there will be many French people saying "French aren't Arrogant" but that's what the common preconception is. Say to your husband that if in 2 years time you want to leave, can we?? Then spend the next 2 years enjoying what you have and the last month saying Goodbye to all the things you will miss and go if you want to. But at least have a chance for your child to get some French life in - It is an experience. And if you are that concerned why not come to the UK and have your baby here. All you will need is your E111, and as a European Citizen you will be allowed. |
Replies Posted 2.
| Name | David |
| Message | oddly, I live in france and feel it is more like the area in the us where I was from than the Uk.. (I fit in well in france) |
| Name | D |
| Message |
Nick,
Thanks for the insight. I am going back home to Florida to visit for a few weeks, and I am hoping to take some time to do some serious thinking while I am there. I lived in England for about two years (in Lancashire) with my now ex. The UK is more like the US in many ways, which is probably why I felt more comfortable there than I do here in France. |
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