I'm American and appreciate your input for this series. I watched Emily in Paris to help me with my French. Stereotyping is big in America against almost every culture and ethnic group. I was wondering about Emily's wardrobe, her shoes (walking everywhere in heals), the apartment and not once did she ever complain about money, getting around, etc. It was definitely a fantasy. I love your critique about the show and would love to know what shows, etc. you recommend to better learn French. KEEP GOING!!!
I could recommand "The hook up plan" (Plan coeur),"Ten percent' (10 pourcent),which are really nice french comedy tvshows. My favourite french movies are L'Auberge espagnole, Les poupées russes and Casse tête chinois (it is a french "saga" following the main character through his different phases and adventures in life with his friends and lovers)
don't count on that show to learn french because there are alot of mistranslations like "ringarde" which means "outdated" not "basic", or "veillez ralentir" (slow down) whitch is used for cars not for humans.
@@cserenaferranti I agree "10 pourcent" is a good french tv show , but for your information the name in english is "call my agent" and not ten percent :)
I watched few mins of first episode and the receptionist dude responded to her in English “I don’t speak English” sans accent. Lol then in another scene, he told her work starts at 10am in English.
Right. When she said people in Paris aren’t expected to smile and be super perky I thought it sounds like my kind of place. I’ve literally been fired here in the US for not being smiley enough. That was when I was young and didn’t have my autism diagnosis yet or know that I could sue them for unlawful termination practices and disability discrimination
@@Raeswizzy I'm French, moved from Toulouse to Paris in my 20s and spent 15 years there. We went with friends to a newly opened American restaurant once. We were a bit unsettled by the continuously smiling staff, and the fact those smiles were so obviously forced/fake. We agreed that we'd rather not have a (never ending) smile if it's forced.
@@Raeswizzy LOL, yeah, we do do a lot. But my mom is Filipino, and they also like to greet each other and be super-friendly, so now my American and Filipino side is controlling me to be a bit too welcoming!
As a German, I've rarely seen a German character in American movie productions that wasn't either over the top stereotypical or, well, a Nazi. It is what it is, I suppose.
I agree. I'm an American and I'm trying to think of a movie/show with a German that is not stereotypical. While I'm an American, my parents are Asian, and I hate how there are hardly any Asians in films/shows (or a non-Asian being the savior of the Asian people), or Asians portrayed as either smart (yeah, I know that's weird to hate this, but it's an annoying stereotype) or a person who knows some kind of martial arts. That's why I was interested in Shang Chi, but after seeing all the martial arts, I decided to skip it.
@@ntatenarin Shang Chi is hollywood's blatant racism against asian people. All the other marvel superheroes and their women are sexy and good looking, but the asian ones are not. Also shang chi is the only marvel superhero who is emasculated, because he's asian.
@@ntatenarin I remembered one decent German character; Dr Schultz in Django Unchained. I do take your point though. The 80’s were terrible for these racist movies. Anyone from SA, Germany or the UK had to be a baddie, then they moved on to the Arab countries.
Yeeeaaaah but it's a bit racist.. Making fun of yourself or making fun of people you don't understand, that's not the same.. At first I enjoyed it too, I don't mind making fun of myself, but at the same time, if it's done a certain way, it can be just offensive. For example, expecting everyone to speak English when in France.. What would you think if I arrive in America and expect everyone to speak French in te company I go to?
Thank you for lecturing them. As an Italian that has lived in France I totally empathize with you when it comes to Americans filling their movies set in Europe with "funny" stereotypes as if they would not offend people, giving out a misleading education to their viewers. I haven't even watched "Emily in Paris": just from the trailer it seemed like a very cliché kind of series that would have annoyed me more than entertained me. Generalizations need to stop.
I've found that Emily in Paris is escapist nonsense for American women and not meant to be taken seriously, because it wasn't even trying for accuracy. The boulangerie scene really angered me lol, but oh well, I'll just watch actual French shows.
Well an idiot will watch SATC and demand accuracy! It is not total escapism! It is campy. People watch can imagine how Emily can be real. Because if they had money they will wear her clothes to the groceries.
You mean the scene where she acted like that was her very first croissant in her life? And I find Avignon offers way better quality pastry than Paris tbh.
With the Italians they all do it all the time, unfortunately the Americans (and not just the Americans) are obsessed with the stereotypes of other countries.
People are just stupid. The stereotypes were just used as PUNCHLINES!!! they were just jokes. The show is an attempt educate the world about the French are like. No is stupid enough to watch FRIENDS or Desperate Housewives and think its a Documentary about American society and culture.
First viewer of la video. Btw, Alexa, thank you so, so much, I transferred from Austria to France and I had so much trouble learning French and communicating with people but you really, really pulled through and made me so popular in my colony. Now I can speak French quite fluently and it’s all thanks to you.
Programs such as Emily in Paris is one of the main contributors to the issues of depression, unrealistic expectations, and discontent with life that afflicts today’s young people.
And here I thought it was the unprecedented wealth and income inequality gap, the outrageous scam that is the American health industry, the dramatic upward spiraling upwards of rent and the stagnation of wages, the failure of the American justice system to punish the super rich and predators, the total corruption of every level of government and industry, the total destruction of the ocean, air and environment....but yeah, it’s the video games to blame. I mean soap opera tv shows. Ok boomer.
As an American, I find the show terribly silly. Nevertheless, I admit to being a bit hooked on it, and I'm looking forward to the next season. At first, seeing the beautiful shots of Paris was enough to allow me to overlook the awfulness of it, but eventually the story took over. It is what it is, as they say, and at many points it was simply cringeworthy. It made me wonder why actors from both countries were willing to participate. Actually three countries if you consider Lily Collins' dual citizenship. But, it also brought back fond memories of experiences in Paris, and France in general, experiences which dispelled my incorrect expectations to see that, yes, in Paris, regardless of what you might have heard, a kind person will help an inexperienced American with her overly packed suitcase get down the steps of the Metro and another will voluntarily come up and help her navigate the routes on the Metro map. We are currently watching Season 2 of Family Business. I recommend it, and not only because it's not yet another British murder mystery series on Acorn or Britbox. It's shot in the fabulous city of Lyon with a cast of mostly female lawyers practicing family law-not to be confused with the other show with the same name about a family trying to salvage its business by selling cannibis. The show is full of drama on many levels. If you've already watched Call My Agent, try Family Business. You'll probably find the dialog is a bit slower and easier to understand.
I can agree with the french being helpful We lived in France for a time and my mom and I wanted to travel by train to the Netherlands where our family lives, back then I was just a baby probably 2 years old. My mom needed to find the right metro to go across Paris so we could catch the next train to the Netherlands. And the Parisian people were really helpful to my mother One took me in their arms apparently and the other took the suitcases and then they showed my mother to the next metro and explained where to get off. Once in the Netherlands the hospitality at the train station was not the same. I guess you could say the French are also direct in helping people, if they want to help they do it.
It's true that Emily in Paris is very cliché and not very realistic, but a lot of TV is like that - it's what people want to watch and reality can be less entertaining. I enjoyed watching it myself and I am looking forward to the new series. I'm a brit who recently moved to the Basque Country and I'm using Learn With Alexa to learn French. You are an excellent teacher!!
I feel there is a difference though between making fun of your own country or mocking another country that you obviously do not really understand. Especially if your target audience does not realise what is real and what is fake
This story could have been so much better if it had been about her coming to Paris and struggling with the city not fitting her idea of it, e.g. dirty streets, getting robbed on the metro, tourists standing in her way at all time, her coworkers doing the opposite of what she would do and it working, her pulling one of her stunts and failing miserably... you know, culture clash instead of constantly saving the day without understanding the culture
But there are so many things that just don't add up! Like it's a huge problem that she can't speak french, but after episode two is it's not an issue anymore and she doesn't learn french during the whole season.
@@woolypuffin392 exactly! The story is not really about her growing as a person from being abroad, and more about all the french being amazed by her or learning to appreciate her
Nobody said it was the only one. The fact that there are more is alarming, not justifying. Nobody said shows should be hyper realistic as documentaries or anything like that, they just said they shouldn't be misleading, ridiculing and offensive. There are non stereotypical shows that all well written very funny and entertaining ones.
I am from Los Angeles, and most of the shows that were based in LA were not accurate either. Think Melrose Place etc. They are not real, but hollywood fantasy. Same with Emily in Paris. I enjoy the show, and yes the cliches are cringeworthy. But when my American compatriots complain about the "rudeness" of Paris. I always counter with, go to New York and expect them to know your language or ways? Cities are busy, Global cities are even busier. Having said that, I found Paris pleasant. And they somewhat appreciate my poor French attempts, until it hurts their ears, and then they switch English. Lol.
I want to like it but couldn’t make it past all the stereotypes. (In addition to the French stereotypes, she felt stereotypical too.) Beautiful costumes and scenery though! Loved your thoughts!
As a Brit who lived and worked in Bordeaux for a year, I find this completely bang-on. In particular, I used to start at 7:30 alongside my French colleagues (all the other nations would trot in a little later); by leaving at 5 pm or so, that was a pretty good working day.
I only like watching Emily in Paris because it is so senseless and I don't have to overly think about things, like when I am watching Dark or Stranger things for example.
Love you Alexa!! I've arrived in France il y a 4 mois et ma patronne arrive au bureau à 8h 30. Je voudrais que ça soit comme dans la série et commencer à 10h 30 😂 surtout l'hiver
1:57 « et voilà, your MAGNIFICENT chambre de bonne ! » Mon Dieu j’ai EXPLOSÉ de rire c’est quoi cette blague 😂😂😂 Merci pour cette vidéo, je savais que cette série était très cliché mais j’ignorais qu’ils étaient allés à ce point 😂
The USA is known to be one of the "1st world" countries with the longest working hours. And overworking is usually considered a sign of great working culture. This policy comes from the capitalistic idea that more work always equals more wealth. But several studies that compare the productivity of the USA with other European countries have shown that imposing longer hours on employees doesn't automatically end in increased production. Many European countries with fewer working hours have employees as productive as American employees. I guess Emily in Paris wants to make fun of the European workers who work less, and in general of the European tendency to give workers more holidays and more time for rest, which for American eyes is seen as "excessive slacking". I personally see this as human decency. Life is short, and the last thing I want is to lose 1/2 of my day because of work. In reality, European workers have been found to be less stressed and overworked than Americans.
I like Emily in Paris. I have never been but wish to visit. Thank you for this video because I was beginning to wonder how accurate the stereotypes were. You are a great teacher!
The realest portrayal of Parisian that I believe so accurate is from Abdulatif Kechiche's movie: "Blue is the Warmest Color". 💙 Because it's French movie.
I agree with the idea of good work-life balance, i like it the french way. I enjoyed z 1st season and looking forward for the 2nd season. Thank you Alexa Emily might benefit from your videos too
Well, as a foreigner that has lived in paris for over a decade. That has an apartment in the exact same street as Emily in the series, I must say that all the cliches are real, French are not the ones to analyze this serie as is not written from a French perspective but from the perspective of an American. I’m from South America, and I lived in the USA for 5 years before moving to France. I do personally prefer France over the USA (I actually LOVE France) but I totally see how this cliches are all real, I remember being shocked about how much people smoke (when today in the US there are even street where smoking is not allowed ), I remember how shocking was the difference in costumer service, and so on. Regarding to the cleanness of the city, I recognize each street she walks by as is all in my neighborhood and it it’s actually that clean around there, and the guys also are that good looking around there haha
It is a great series! Both seasons are funny. If you like smart women who have quirks as the heroine in a TV show in extremely beautiful sceneries with beautiful clothes, you will love it. Sylvie, Emily's boss in Paris, is presented as smart and sexy and badass even though she is no longer 20. That never happens in series/movies where the stars are men. If you want to see the real Paris, you need to go there. The series is not a documentary, it is just pure delight and fun.
Ouf et ouf ! I love seeing contemporary Paris in every scene, but ouch, there is very little reality in this confection! It hurts to watch Emily be so very clueless and rude, while inflicting her good cheer on everyone. I worked very diligently to learn the French language, survive difficult graduate studies in Paris, do internships, get a residency card, work in Parisian publishing houses and law firms, navigate the red tape, etc. and it was a deep cultural apprenticeship, full of humbling sacrifices and joys. I do miss being corrected by the local baker, however. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed watching Emily in Paris season 1. As an expat, I could relate to many instances and experiences that the show portrayed. But definitely the makers took cinematic liberty and exaggerated few cliché. Looking forward to watch Emily season 2 and your review afterwards. Thanks
I’d love living in a 60m2 « chambre de bonne » in Saint Germain, Le Marais or whatever posh arrondissement of Paris 😂😂😂 My crush had a lovely one (he’s been lucky has hell to get it at such a « low price » for the location) just a couple of steps away from Le Trocadéro but it was like maybe 1/3 the size of hers
So many shows on t.v are guilty with the apt thing. Not just Emily in Paris. As a New Yorker, at least she doesn't have a ginormous living room like they depicted on Friends. And Sex and the City. Carrie would never have been able to afford even a tiny apt in a brownstone in Manhattan. I think people expect too much reality in entertainment. Don't get me started on how many people come to New York and tried to dress like they did in Sex and the City. No one dresses like that here. Maybe a little more now (just a little), but not when the show started. And Sex and the City Carrie and Mr. Big plot line was also so unrealistic. Maybe not the toxic relationship but that you will move here to NYC and meet a billionaire. I do agree that it is a little annoying that all men fall in love with Emily. As you continue watching Emily in Paris, her Parisian co-workers warm up to her. But they weren't just rude to her because they were Parisian. They didn't want someone from the corporate office coming in uninvited spying on them and telling them what to do. But New Yorkers would call Emily a hick from Chicago too. I love the character Sylvie. I think she is a wonderful role model for women. I love that she's a woman in her 50s and still owns her sex appeal and wears sexy dresses. A common complaint about the show is how much English they speak. It's an American show so they have to work it in but if two French characters are alone, they speak in French. Both Emily in Paris and Sex and the City may be unrealistic, but I love both of them. So glad you like Emily in Paris even with it's imperfections.
Je suis québécoise qui vis dans une province anglophone au Canada et si j’aurais mis le même effort à apprendre l’anglais, je ne serais même pas capable de commander au restaurant. Je riais un peu que tout le monde arrêtait de parler français pour accommoder Emily.
They don’t wear expensive but boy, they do have good taste in fashion! Here’s what my buddy said after he came back from Paris…now everyone in Toronto looks ugly. Lol
it was easy to watch, they also hinted that the French don't shower that much. I love Marianne, a horror series from France also in Netflix and La Manta.
Well my experience in Paris has always been good with a few exceptions. I speak enough French to get by and I have been there a lot from age 19 on. My French gets better near the end of every trip. I did not like Emily in Paris as far as the story but loved the background. Rewatching with my wife, who also loves Paris but speaks no French, she is very shy and fears looking like a dumb American, and I see it more of a comedy and as hard on Emily and her attitude as it is on the French. I had a lady in a shop be quick to correct my bon jour to soir, and I initially was taken aback but now I know the cultural rule. She was doing me a favor as happened in Emily. I notice they seemed friendly later. My only other bad experience was with a postal clerk who must have been having a bad day. I have found the French quite nice and glad to help. They sure like American stuff, Carhart and Levi’s everywhere this fall. We danced to Jonnie be Good in a street dance and as soon as they realized we were Americans smiles and genuine greetings everywhere. Emily is just soap opera fun and should not be taken seriously by either Americans or French.
Thanks Alexa! Personally, don't watch NETFLIX and made it a habit NOT to gain cultural learnings from Hollywood or T.V. in general. Emily serves an American audience interested in pop culture generally and appreciating chic foreign fashion and lifestyle, nothing more. Paris west versus east are like two different worlds. Yes some clichés are apropos like the smoking just as Americans needing ketchup to taste food. One big difference in all of this is that France is a mostly mediterranean culture versus American Anglo and Germanic! Les habitudes sont très différente!
Technically, "Emily in Paris" is very accurate because it describes life from an upper class/rich point of view. That's how young generations of wealth people leave in richest neighborhoods in Paris. So that's accurate, that's just the life of 1% of French.
One of the biggest problem is that the French actors speak a really good English, with a small accent, which you almost never see… « Ze sing » for « The thing » 😅😂
Well the american that doesn't speak a second language and doesn't do well with foreign cultures, and is a very simple person are cliches too. I've met many americans in Europe who speak more than one language.
I think they took all the clichés about Paris and included them all in Season 1 to get people hooked into watching the show. I bet they will back off on the clichés for Season 2. I miss France and can’t wait to see what is in store for Emily in Paris Season 2
That tv show is honestly a piece of trash. Thanks for this video, maybe some people who watched the show and believed it will open their eyes now and understand that American production is BEST at cliches. And that’s not a compliment for them.
D'après moi les parisiens sont très génials surtout si on essaie de parler avec eux en français. J'avais des bonnes expériences dans votre marveilleuse capitale.
I know it's just a comedy series (and not a documentary), but Emily should definitely learn French from Alexa. It's annoying to see her surrounded by Francophones at work and not progressing much with her French. That is definitely one of the best ways to "immerse" herself to speed up her French learning process. At the very least, she should learn to pronounce her French words properly.....especially those containing the letter 'R'. But it's a fun show to watch, though.
I used to be one of these people that have this ideal of Paris being the city of dreams. But as I learned the language and dived into the culture, I started realizing that Paris is just like any other city: it has its beauties but also its problems, people have financial problems, their own personal issues. And really! I went to Paris and I can assure you that Parisians, in general, do not mind whether they're wearing Channel or C&A... people got this big illusion when it comes to Paris. And I think that's why the show bothers me so much. I've been this person blinded by this Paris ideal, but as I got deep into the language and culture, I started seeing things a little like Parisiens...
When you think about France, you think of baguettes and cheese or a man with a mustache with the weird hat thingy on (I think). As a French person, all I can say is that you’re gonna be disappointed 😂 It happens very often,but most people will mistake an Italian accent for a French one 😂🤷🏽♀️
I enjoy the Photography, but I watched the show in French and her accent makes it hard to understand. So I use subtitles and they don’t correspond to what they are literally talking. I don’t understand why ? Regarding the manners in France, I have lived in 7 countries between 1 and 17 years and my point of view is that so far French people have the best manners, hands down. They offer their seats at the metro, they help with the luggage up the stairs at a metro station, etc. Go to Canada where worldwide they want people to think that they are nice, well in the English side of Canada people don’t greet when you go into an elevator, an office, a shop. They don’t hold the door open for the next person, if you find a co-worker in the street they will ignore you and don’t greet. People make a huge effort not to make eye contact or smile! The only thing Canadians do very often is say I am Sorry, I am Sorry for anything. Honestly, if they will pay more attention to people they would not have to say so much I am Sorry.
Still haven't seen it and won't as I have not got Netflix 1. Une bonne chambre de bonne :-) Explains why so many in the show are skinny, I guess - all those steps. 2. It is only a cliché about bérets - hence fashionable tourist wears béret not any of the "French" characters 3. Grumpy French - mais oui ! LOL - clean city :-) 4. 🙂 5: Siesta is a French word :-( 6. If it is as funny as your video I ought to watch it!
As a person who lived in Kazakhstan, I think people who believe Borat is the depiction of kazakhs and the country deserve such shows and their vision. Americans are very bad in portraying other cultures. Probably, it's because they barely have their own.
Hilarious Alexa, enjoyed it so much! 😃😄 I couldn’t watch more then 15min of the first episode - it was way too far from the real Paris and real France! Never watched it anymore 😅
I admire French culture, French cuisine, French intellect, But When I visited France I was appalled that Internet cafes would randomly choose to close one and a half hours early, just because the staff wanted to go home. I went to the the Musee Dorsee and planned my time carefully to see and experience ever pierce of art that I had only seen in books, you know, the reason the museum exists and charges a fee. But the security guy whose only responsibility is to make sure no one touches the paintings and whose only effort is not falling asleep while sitting on his stool wanted to close the top floor an hour and fifteen minutesearly. He can read the signs on tho door, he knows when the museum closes. Ten minutes early? Sure. Fifteen? A bit unnecessary, but I guess. Pushing people out of the museum an hour and fifteen minutes early, people who paid hard earned money to buy plane tickets to France, rent hotels rooms in Paris, eat at Parisian restaurants, and paid to enter the museum for the day and have access and view the art? That is man child laziness that nothing less than obscenely selfish. I loved the art, the food, the feel of Paris, but that incompetent petty behavior was unacceptable and intolerable. Once, would have been “Cest La Vie”. Twice was annoying. After the third time in three days of my planned week in Paris. The whole trip was tainted, like the test of soap in a good cup of coffee or if some added some vinegar to a fine glass of wine. It’s as if the Parisians as a group were saying “Do you have Money? Good. Spend it then fk off. We don’t want here, we just want tour money.” Ymmv but there are always repercussions for rudeness, it’s like litter. Only some people litter, but you all have to live in the mess that is made, and parisians who tolerate the rudeness of other parisians are just as accountable.
Hum... I don't know France! The "cliché" sometimes works! Mostly on tv shows. If you a French and U don't agree with this vision... Ok! So... The World doesn't know France... I mean... The french routine... I'm Brazilian... I also see many clichés about my country and my culture... Brazil it's not only Bossa, Samba, Futebol, Amazônia and Anitta... We have much more! But the serie is nice... Gives entertainment! Now I'm studying french and I know that You are more than that! 😉
Hey some one here plz help me find mistakes in this phrase that I translated from English to French: Eng: Himalayan rock salt is 100% natural and contains 84 valuable minerals your farm animals and cattle's needs for a healthy nutrient-balanced diet,it contains 84 traces of minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium which helps regulate lost electrolytes in all animals. Fr: le l'e chage de sel Himalayan eat 100% naturel. Il contient 84 minéraul dont votre animale de ferme et votre bétail ont besoin. Pour une alimentation saine et équiliburée en nutriments, elle contient du magnésuim, du calcuim et du potassium. Qui aident à replacer Les électrolytes chez Tous Les animaux
I just spotted that Emily knows how to write “La plouc” in French, without any knowledge of the language, and only by hearing a new word she just googled it right away without any trouble 👀😁
@@brettlarch8050 c'est assez drole parce que la plupart des critiques sur cette série vient des américains haha. Alors qu'en France on trouve ça bourré de clichés débiles mais j'ai plus l'impression que ça nous fait rire alors qu'aux USA ils en font tout un scandale
Everyone hated the first season, everyone pointed out the flaws. Netflix : I'm gonna pretend I heard none of that. Also Netflix : Cancel beloved and important shows like Anne With an E.
surlespasdondine The stereotypes were just used as punchlines. The show is not about stereotypes, its only 1% of the series. Emily is not real. Because unlike most American girls abroad, Emily is intelligent and super beautiful. Those who hate her are just reminded of the thing they hate the most about themselves. Because the show is actually SATIRICAL. Whatever flaws Emily has, it is base on actual Americans who immitate Carrie Bradshaw. Those women exist. While I love Carrie in the old series, I dread meeting those perky American girl who talk as if there are 4 cameras in the room and they spend an entire memorizing lines and monologues.
I am American but I can't stand fake smiling and fake happiness. When I visited Paris I didn't think people were "rude" at all, as everyone warned me. In fact I thought the customer service was pretty good and I didnt notice anyone being rude. Maybe I won't get so lucky next time but I've always thought what's more rude is to be nice to someone's face and then mean behind their back
People are generally more rude in the touristy areas especially when you can't speak french and act like an arrogant tourist, but most people outside of touristy areas are nice.
Didn’t experience any rudeness either..except at budget car rental place that tried to cheat us cuz the price we paid in full online was “too low” that they would lose money.
My sister moved from Germany to Paris. She lived in the 19th Arrondissement , Quai de la Loire, in a "Studio" - 10m2, no kitchen and a super tiny bathroom. She soon noticed some "cultural differences". Her female boss invited her for 20.00. My sister was 19.59 at the front door, and rang the bell precisely at 20:00:00. After ringing a 2nd time her comletely surprised boss opened the door, she was preparing les legumes for the meal, her husband was still in the bathtub. My sister learned, that an Invitation for 20:00 means in German Time 20:30, if you want to arrive early... And there are a lot more funny stories.
This is a hilarious experience in America, because in public life it's expected to be on time for things, but in private life it feels like 60% of people are right on time types and the other 40% are half an hour late is a little early. It varies friend group to friend group and family to family, leading sometimes to confusion. We're "missing" the cultural norm and I think we'd be better off if we just chose one or the other. It doesn't help that this likely varies region to region, with my experience being that New England and the places New Englanders settled, like the upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest, are a little more on time.
Yeah, it's called "le quart d'heure de politesse". We do not arrive at the exact time in order to give the person receiving us more time to prepare themselves and not to surprise/interrupt them while they finish the last preparations.
I've heard people say such bad things about French people especially Parisians, but I've found them to be quite pleasant, especially when you make the effort to speak French. French people are very proud to be French and appreciate you making the effort. Just my experience.
I'm not so sure French people are proud to be French. But we don't like Americans coming in France and acting like they can do/say everything because "they are American". I saw a video once about exactly this : how Americans think the world works. The guy was going to foreign countries and just by saying "I'm American" he could do/say whatever he wanted and go wherever he wanted. That's just not how it works man. If you go to another country, expect things to be different or stay home in your little cocoon.
I experienced the opposite. I tried to speak French in Paris (I am Canadian) and was scoffed at. From my experience the Parisians have no patience for outsiders trying to speak their language. I studied it for 10 years. It really put me off speaking it outside of Canada now.
I'm American and appreciate your input for this series. I watched Emily in Paris to help me with my French. Stereotyping is big in America against almost every culture and ethnic group. I was wondering about Emily's wardrobe, her shoes (walking everywhere in heals), the apartment and not once did she ever complain about money, getting around, etc. It was definitely a fantasy. I love your critique about the show and would love to know what shows, etc. you recommend to better learn French. KEEP GOING!!!
I could recommand "The hook up plan" (Plan coeur),"Ten percent' (10 pourcent),which are really nice french comedy tvshows. My favourite french movies are L'Auberge espagnole, Les poupées russes and Casse tête chinois (it is a french "saga" following the main character through his different phases and adventures in life with his friends and lovers)
don't count on that show to learn french because there are alot of mistranslations like "ringarde" which means "outdated" not "basic", or "veillez ralentir" (slow down) whitch is used for cars not for humans.
@@cserenaferranti I agree "10 pourcent" is a good french tv show , but for your information the name in english is "call my agent" and not ten percent :)
I watched few mins of first episode and the receptionist dude responded to her in English “I don’t speak English” sans accent. Lol then in another scene, he told her work starts at 10am in English.
@@cserenaferranti also Le prenom - a movie
I am an American with autism, and when I went to Paris, I appreciated the straightforward attitude and lack of small talk a LOT
That’s interesting actually. Maybe Americans DO be doing too much
Right. When she said people in Paris aren’t expected to smile and be super perky I thought it sounds like my kind of place. I’ve literally been fired here in the US for not being smiley enough. That was when I was young and didn’t have my autism diagnosis yet or know that I could sue them for unlawful termination practices and disability discrimination
@@Raeswizzy I'm French, moved from Toulouse to Paris in my 20s and spent 15 years there. We went with friends to a newly opened American restaurant once. We were a bit unsettled by the continuously smiling staff, and the fact those smiles were so obviously forced/fake. We agreed that we'd rather not have a (never ending) smile if it's forced.
@@ZoubidaPA Good point.
@@Raeswizzy LOL, yeah, we do do a lot. But my mom is Filipino, and they also like to greet each other and be super-friendly, so now my American and Filipino side is controlling me to be a bit too welcoming!
As a German, I've rarely seen a German character in American movie productions that wasn't either over the top stereotypical or, well, a Nazi. It is what it is, I suppose.
I agree. I'm an American and I'm trying to think of a movie/show with a German that is not stereotypical. While I'm an American, my parents are Asian, and I hate how there are hardly any Asians in films/shows (or a non-Asian being the savior of the Asian people), or Asians portrayed as either smart (yeah, I know that's weird to hate this, but it's an annoying stereotype) or a person who knows some kind of martial arts. That's why I was interested in Shang Chi, but after seeing all the martial arts, I decided to skip it.
@@ntatenarin Shang Chi is hollywood's blatant racism against asian people. All the other marvel superheroes and their women are sexy and good looking, but the asian ones are not. Also shang chi is the only marvel superhero who is emasculated, because he's asian.
Yep. Oh well
@@artcorbeau I think all actors of Shang-Chi are very good looking, especially Simu Liu and Meng'er Zhang
@@ntatenarin I remembered one decent German character; Dr Schultz in Django Unchained. I do take your point though. The 80’s were terrible for these racist movies. Anyone from SA, Germany or the UK had to be a baddie, then they moved on to the Arab countries.
Even Emily's character is structured around so many American Midwestern stereotypes. It's such a silly, fun show!
Yeeeaaaah but it's a bit racist.. Making fun of yourself or making fun of people you don't understand, that's not the same.. At first I enjoyed it too, I don't mind making fun of myself, but at the same time, if it's done a certain way, it can be just offensive. For example, expecting everyone to speak English when in France.. What would you think if I arrive in America and expect everyone to speak French in te company I go to?
Thank you for lecturing them. As an Italian that has lived in France I totally empathize with you when it comes to Americans filling their movies set in Europe with "funny" stereotypes as if they would not offend people, giving out a misleading education to their viewers. I haven't even watched "Emily in Paris": just from the trailer it seemed like a very cliché kind of series that would have annoyed me more than entertained me. Generalizations need to stop.
I've found that Emily in Paris is escapist nonsense for American women and not meant to be taken seriously, because it wasn't even trying for accuracy. The boulangerie scene really angered me lol, but oh well, I'll just watch actual French shows.
Well an idiot will watch SATC and demand accuracy! It is not total escapism! It is campy. People watch can imagine how Emily can be real. Because if they had money they will wear her clothes to the groceries.
Well... that makes sense. Only thing that doesnt is if its an escapist fantasy she would know how to speak french.
Americans still believe they're the country of freedom and the best country of the world, when they clearly know nothing about other countries..
You mean the scene where she acted like that was her very first croissant in her life? And I find Avignon offers way better quality pastry than Paris tbh.
@@Tenju96 Thanks for stereotying 332 million people, Ten.
With the Italians they all do it all the time, unfortunately the Americans (and not just the Americans) are obsessed with the stereotypes of other countries.
People are just stupid. The stereotypes were just used as PUNCHLINES!!! they were just jokes. The show is an attempt educate the world about the French are like. No is stupid enough to watch FRIENDS or Desperate Housewives and think its a Documentary about American society and culture.
First viewer of la video. Btw, Alexa, thank you so, so much, I transferred from Austria to France and I had so much trouble learning French and communicating with people but you really, really pulled through and made me so popular in my colony. Now I can speak French quite fluently and it’s all thanks to you.
Wow, congrats, glad I could help a little!
Programs such as Emily in Paris is one of the main contributors to the issues of depression, unrealistic expectations, and discontent with life that afflicts today’s young people.
And here I thought it was the unprecedented wealth and income inequality gap, the outrageous scam that is the American health industry, the dramatic upward spiraling upwards of rent and the stagnation of wages, the failure of the American justice system to punish the super rich and predators, the total corruption of every level of government and industry, the total destruction of the ocean, air and environment....but yeah, it’s the video games to blame. I mean soap opera tv shows. Ok boomer.
One cliche they nailed - Middle aged man on a scooter with a vape in his hand.
As an American, I find the show terribly silly. Nevertheless, I admit to being a bit hooked on it, and I'm looking forward to the next season. At first, seeing the beautiful shots of Paris was enough to allow me to overlook the awfulness of it, but eventually the story took over.
It is what it is, as they say, and at many points it was simply cringeworthy. It made me wonder why actors from both countries were willing to participate. Actually three countries if you consider Lily Collins' dual citizenship. But, it also brought back fond memories of experiences in Paris, and France in general, experiences which dispelled my incorrect expectations to see that, yes, in Paris, regardless of what you might have heard, a kind person will help an inexperienced American with her overly packed suitcase get down the steps of the Metro and another will voluntarily come up and help her navigate the routes on the Metro map.
We are currently watching Season 2 of Family Business. I recommend it, and not only because it's not yet another British murder mystery series on Acorn or Britbox. It's shot in the fabulous city of Lyon with a cast of mostly female lawyers practicing family law-not to be confused with the other show with the same name about a family trying to salvage its business by selling cannibis. The show is full of drama on many levels. If you've already watched Call My Agent, try Family Business. You'll probably find the dialog is a bit slower and easier to understand.
I’ve always been afraid to go to Paris but maybe I’ll reconsider! I love Call My Agent! Thanks for the suggestions.
I can agree with the french being helpful
We lived in France for a time and my mom and I wanted to travel by train to the Netherlands where our family lives, back then I was just a baby probably 2 years old.
My mom needed to find the right metro to go across Paris so we could catch the next train to the Netherlands.
And the Parisian people were really helpful to my mother
One took me in their arms apparently and the other took the suitcases and then they showed my mother to the next metro and explained where to get off.
Once in the Netherlands the hospitality at the train station was not the same.
I guess you could say the French are also direct in helping people, if they want to help they do it.
It's true that Emily in Paris is very cliché and not very realistic, but a lot of TV is like that - it's what people want to watch and reality can be less entertaining.
I enjoyed watching it myself and I am looking forward to the new series.
I'm a brit who recently moved to the Basque Country and I'm using Learn With Alexa to learn French. You are an excellent teacher!!
I feel there is a difference though between making fun of your own country or mocking another country that you obviously do not really understand. Especially if your target audience does not realise what is real and what is fake
This story could have been so much better if it had been about her coming to Paris and struggling with the city not fitting her idea of it, e.g. dirty streets, getting robbed on the metro, tourists standing in her way at all time, her coworkers doing the opposite of what she would do and it working, her pulling one of her stunts and failing miserably... you know, culture clash instead of constantly saving the day without understanding the culture
But there are so many things that just don't add up! Like it's a huge problem that she can't speak french, but after episode two is it's not an issue anymore and she doesn't learn french during the whole season.
@@woolypuffin392 exactly! The story is not really about her growing as a person from being abroad, and more about all the french being amazed by her or learning to appreciate her
Nobody said it was the only one. The fact that there are more is alarming, not justifying. Nobody said shows should be hyper realistic as documentaries or anything like that, they just said they shouldn't be misleading, ridiculing and offensive. There are non stereotypical shows that all well written very funny and entertaining ones.
I am from Los Angeles, and most of the shows that were based in LA were not accurate either. Think Melrose Place etc. They are not real, but hollywood fantasy. Same with Emily in Paris. I enjoy the show, and yes the cliches are cringeworthy. But when my American compatriots complain about the "rudeness" of Paris. I always counter with, go to New York and expect them to know your language or ways? Cities are busy, Global cities are even busier. Having said that, I found Paris pleasant. And they somewhat appreciate my poor French attempts, until it hurts their ears, and then they switch English. Lol.
I want to like it but couldn’t make it past all the stereotypes. (In addition to the French stereotypes, she felt stereotypical too.) Beautiful costumes and scenery though! Loved your thoughts!
What I appreciate about French people is that they never make any negative, stereotypical comments about Americans.
As a Brit who lived and worked in Bordeaux for a year, I find this completely bang-on. In particular, I used to start at 7:30 alongside my French colleagues (all the other nations would trot in a little later); by leaving at 5 pm or so, that was a pretty good working day.
I only like watching Emily in Paris because it is so senseless and I don't have to overly think about things, like when I am watching Dark or Stranger things for example.
Love you Alexa!! I've arrived in France il y a 4 mois et ma patronne arrive au bureau à 8h 30. Je voudrais que ça soit comme dans la série et commencer à 10h 30 😂 surtout l'hiver
Spot on with everything you’ve said! I couldn’t even get through the first episode, there’s so many clichés and it made me cringe 😬
1:57 « et voilà, your MAGNIFICENT chambre de bonne ! » Mon Dieu j’ai EXPLOSÉ de rire c’est quoi cette blague 😂😂😂 Merci pour cette vidéo, je savais que cette série était très cliché mais j’ignorais qu’ils étaient allés à ce point 😂
The USA is known to be one of the "1st world" countries with the longest working hours. And overworking is usually considered a sign of great working culture. This policy comes from the capitalistic idea that more work always equals more wealth. But several studies that compare the productivity of the USA with other European countries have shown that imposing longer hours on employees doesn't automatically end in increased production. Many European countries with fewer working hours have employees as productive as American employees. I guess Emily in Paris wants to make fun of the European workers who work less, and in general of the European tendency to give workers more holidays and more time for rest, which for American eyes is seen as "excessive slacking". I personally see this as human decency. Life is short, and the last thing I want is to lose 1/2 of my day because of work. In reality, European workers have been found to be less stressed and overworked than Americans.
Merci Alexa de rétablir la vérité ! 😃😊
This was so interesting. Thanks for sharing all details about the french people and Paris. I have been to Paris and couldn't agree with some facts.
I like Emily in Paris. I have never been but wish to visit. Thank you for this video because I was beginning to wonder how accurate the stereotypes were. You are a great teacher!
La Agence is now my favourite French TV show.
The realest portrayal of Parisian that I believe so accurate is from Abdulatif Kechiche's movie: "Blue is the Warmest Color". 💙 Because it's French movie.
I liked your comments about Emily in Paris ! I like the show l'agence on Netflix
Thank you, Alexa, for the video! It seems like in this tv-show ukrainian women depicted as thieves with bad taste 🙈
I agree with the idea of good work-life balance, i like it the french way.
I enjoyed z 1st season and looking forward for the 2nd season.
Thank you Alexa Emily might benefit from your videos too
Well, as a foreigner that has lived in paris for over a decade. That has an apartment in the exact same street as Emily in the series, I must say that all the cliches are real, French are not the ones to analyze this serie as is not written from a French perspective but from the perspective of an American. I’m from South America, and I lived in the USA for 5 years before moving to France. I do personally prefer France over the USA (I actually LOVE France) but I totally see how this cliches are all real, I remember being shocked about how much people smoke (when today in the US there are even street where smoking is not allowed ), I remember how shocking was the difference in costumer service, and so on. Regarding to the cleanness of the city, I recognize each street she walks by as is all in my neighborhood and it it’s actually that clean around there, and the guys also are that good looking around there haha
It is a great series! Both seasons are funny. If you like smart women who have quirks as the heroine in a TV show in extremely beautiful sceneries with beautiful clothes, you will love it.
Sylvie, Emily's boss in Paris, is presented as smart and sexy and badass even though she is no longer 20. That never happens in series/movies where the stars are men. If you want to see the real Paris, you need to go there. The series is not a documentary, it is just pure delight and fun.
Ouf et ouf ! I love seeing contemporary Paris in every scene, but ouch, there is very little reality in this confection! It hurts to watch Emily be so very clueless and rude, while inflicting her good cheer on everyone. I worked very diligently to learn the French language, survive difficult graduate studies in Paris, do internships, get a residency card, work in Parisian publishing houses and law firms, navigate the red tape, etc. and it was a deep cultural apprenticeship, full of humbling sacrifices and joys. I do miss being corrected by the local baker, however. :)
My favorite French teacher talkin about my favorite series is everything 😂😂😂
I hope in the next season the french theme is more realistic.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching Emily in Paris season 1. As an expat, I could relate to many instances and experiences that the show portrayed. But definitely the makers took cinematic liberty and exaggerated few cliché. Looking forward to watch Emily season 2 and your review afterwards. Thanks
I’d love living in a 60m2 « chambre de bonne » in Saint Germain, Le Marais or whatever posh arrondissement of Paris 😂😂😂 My crush had a lovely one (he’s been lucky has hell to get it at such a « low price » for the location) just a couple of steps away from Le Trocadéro but it was like maybe 1/3 the size of hers
You're absolutely awesome,🥰 the super "clean streets"...it's sad Everytime I see so much trash everywhere... streets,metro stations...😞
So many shows on t.v are guilty with the apt thing. Not just Emily in Paris. As a New Yorker, at least she doesn't have a ginormous living room like they depicted on Friends.
And Sex and the City. Carrie would never have been able to afford even a tiny apt in a brownstone in Manhattan. I think people expect too much reality in entertainment. Don't get me started on how many people come to New York and tried to dress like they did in Sex and the City. No one dresses like that here. Maybe a little more now (just a little), but not when the show started. And Sex and the City Carrie and Mr. Big plot line was also so unrealistic. Maybe not the toxic relationship but that you will move here to NYC and meet a billionaire. I do agree that it is a little annoying that all men fall in love with Emily. As you continue watching Emily in Paris, her Parisian co-workers warm up to her. But they weren't just rude to her because they were Parisian. They didn't want someone from the corporate office coming in uninvited spying on them and telling them what to do. But New Yorkers would call Emily a hick from Chicago too. I love the character Sylvie. I think she is a wonderful role model for women. I love that she's a woman in her 50s and still owns her sex appeal and wears sexy dresses. A common complaint about the show is how much English they speak. It's an American show so they have to work it in but if two French characters are alone, they speak in French. Both Emily in Paris and Sex and the City may be unrealistic, but I love both of them. So glad you like Emily in Paris even with it's imperfections.
Je suis québécoise qui vis dans une province anglophone au Canada et si j’aurais mis le même effort à apprendre l’anglais, je ne serais même pas capable de commander au restaurant. Je riais un peu que tout le monde arrêtait de parler français pour accommoder Emily.
"İ have never had a neighbor this hot" LOL
I'm still wondering how this show got a second season
They don’t wear expensive but boy, they do have good taste in fashion! Here’s what my buddy said after he came back from Paris…now everyone in Toronto looks ugly. Lol
Haha! Was not expecting this critique to be so funny!
To know what a Chambre de bonne REALLY looks like, I recommend the movie "Les Femmes du sixieme etage". It's a lovely movie!
it was easy to watch, they also hinted that the French don't shower that much. I love Marianne, a horror series from France also in Netflix and La Manta.
Well my experience in Paris has always been good with a few exceptions. I speak enough
French to get by and I have been there a lot from age 19 on. My French gets better near the end of every trip. I did not like Emily in Paris as far as the story but loved the background. Rewatching with my wife, who also loves Paris but speaks no French, she is very shy and fears looking like a dumb American, and I see it more of a comedy and as hard on Emily and her attitude as it is on the French. I had a lady in a shop be quick to correct my bon jour to soir, and I initially was taken aback but now I know the cultural rule. She was doing me a favor as happened in Emily. I notice they seemed friendly later. My only other bad experience was with a postal clerk who must have been having a bad day. I have found the French quite nice and glad to help. They sure like American stuff, Carhart and Levi’s everywhere this fall. We danced to Jonnie be Good in a street dance and as soon as they realized we were Americans smiles and genuine greetings everywhere. Emily is just soap opera fun and should not be taken seriously by either Americans or French.
Thanks Alexa! Personally, don't watch NETFLIX and made it a habit NOT to gain cultural learnings from Hollywood or T.V. in general. Emily serves an American audience interested in pop culture generally and appreciating chic foreign fashion and lifestyle, nothing more. Paris west versus east are like two different worlds. Yes some clichés are apropos like the smoking just as Americans needing ketchup to taste food. One big difference in all of this is that France is a mostly mediterranean culture versus American Anglo and Germanic! Les habitudes sont très différente!
Darren Starr is the gift that keeps on giving.
Look at his latest creation on HBO.
Cringe factor is 10 / 10.
Technically, "Emily in Paris" is very accurate because it describes life from an upper class/rich point of view. That's how young generations of wealth people leave in richest neighborhoods in Paris.
So that's accurate, that's just the life of 1% of French.
J'ai vu les deux saisons et les ai également détestées. Mais c'est instructif quant à la perception des Étatsuniens
One of the biggest problem is that the French actors speak a really good English, with a small accent, which you almost never see…
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The French work ethic..yes! I think you DO have something there! 👍
Well the american that doesn't speak a second language and doesn't do well with foreign cultures, and is a very simple person are cliches too.
I've met many americans in Europe who speak more than one language.
I think they took all the clichés about Paris and included them all in Season 1 to get people hooked into watching the show. I bet they will back off on the clichés for Season 2. I miss France and can’t wait to see what is in store for Emily in Paris Season 2
That tv show is honestly a piece of trash. Thanks for this video, maybe some people who watched the show and believed it will open their eyes now and understand that American production is BEST at cliches. And that’s not a compliment for them.
Oh thank you.. It had to be said
D'après moi les parisiens sont très génials surtout si on essaie de parler avec eux en français. J'avais des bonnes expériences dans votre marveilleuse capitale.
I think they were trying to make something like new take on "S.x and the city". 😁
Je suis Française mais je regarde pour apprendre l'anglais... la logique 😂
On all TV shows characters take taxi wherever they go. They never use public transport. But Maybe Emily’s family is rich??😅
Omg when I first saw this show, I wanted to cry my eyes out and I feel so bad for the French people😭😭😭 you guys deserve better!
I know it's just a comedy series (and not a documentary), but Emily should definitely learn French from Alexa. It's annoying to see her surrounded by Francophones at work and not progressing much with her French. That is definitely one of the best ways to "immerse" herself to speed up her French learning process. At the very least, she should learn to pronounce her French words properly.....especially those containing the letter 'R'.
But it's a fun show to watch, though.
I used to be one of these people that have this ideal of Paris being the city of dreams. But as I learned the language and dived into the culture, I started realizing that Paris is just like any other city: it has its beauties but also its problems, people have financial problems, their own personal issues. And really! I went to Paris and I can assure you that Parisians, in general, do not mind whether they're wearing Channel or C&A... people got this big illusion when it comes to Paris. And I think that's why the show bothers me so much. I've been this person blinded by this Paris ideal, but as I got deep into the language and culture, I started seeing things a little like Parisiens...
It's just a show for fun , I don't know why you are all so pressed about it honestly
When you think about France, you think of baguettes and cheese or a man with a mustache with the weird hat thingy on (I think). As a French person, all I can say is that you’re gonna be disappointed 😂
It happens very often,but most people will mistake an Italian accent for a French one 😂🤷🏽♀️
As soon we we knew there was an American TV show about a girl in Paris, should we really expect anything else but stupid Hollywood Studio clichés ?
Dear French People! This series is not about Paris or French people. Not Everything about the French. Okay?
I like watching Emily in Paris …. Waiting season 2 …. .. merci Alexa 🍀
I bought your lesson plan, I can’t wait to learn French from you! 🥰
I enjoy the Photography, but I watched the show in French and her accent makes it hard to understand. So I use subtitles and they don’t correspond to what they are literally talking. I don’t understand why ?
Regarding the manners in France, I have lived in 7 countries between 1 and 17 years and my point of view is that so far French people have the best manners, hands down. They offer their seats at the metro, they help with the luggage up the stairs at a metro station, etc.
Go to Canada where worldwide they want people to think that they are nice, well in the English side of Canada people don’t greet when you go into an elevator, an office, a shop. They don’t hold the door open for the next person, if you find a co-worker in the street they will ignore you and don’t greet. People make a huge effort not to make eye contact or smile! The only thing Canadians do very often is say I am Sorry, I am Sorry for anything. Honestly, if they will pay more attention to people they would not have to say so much I am Sorry.
Haha, really, I don't know how much she earned per month but she live in Paris center, never take metro, buy expensive things... 😅
I really disliked that show, and I’m neither french nor american. Found it very disrespectful towards the french culture
Still haven't seen it and won't as I have not got Netflix
1. Une bonne chambre de bonne :-) Explains why so many in the show are skinny, I guess - all those steps.
2. It is only a cliché about bérets - hence fashionable tourist wears béret not any of the "French" characters
3. Grumpy French - mais oui ! LOL - clean city :-)
4. 🙂
5: Siesta is a French word :-(
6. If it is as funny as your video I ought to watch it!
Could you recommend movies and tv shows in French for a begginer? S'il vous plait🙏
It was never meant to be realistic. The overwhelming amount of clichés makes it funny.
Like Eurotrip!
The overwhelming amount of clichés makes it both funny and annoying.
@@lesparks126 that was hilarious
@@lauragoreni3020 as a Frenchman who lived in Paris, I like the way they portrayed this absolute non realistic way of life.
This is hollywood, our side US they have specific stereotypes and keep repeating it with every movie
As a person who lived in Kazakhstan, I think people who believe Borat is the depiction of kazakhs and the country deserve such shows and their vision. Americans are very bad in portraying other cultures. Probably, it's because they barely have their own.
Hilarious Alexa, enjoyed it so much! 😃😄 I couldn’t watch more then 15min of the first episode - it was way too far from the real Paris and real France! Never watched it anymore 😅
I couldn’t get past the first episode.
Amazing video I enjoyed it
I was a 100% sure this show has stereotyped French people especially women
Tu peu parlait de "Les 7 vies de Lea"?
I admire French culture, French cuisine, French intellect, But When I visited France I was appalled that Internet cafes would randomly choose to close one and a half hours early, just because the staff wanted to go home. I went to the the Musee Dorsee and planned my time carefully to see and experience ever pierce of art that I had only seen in books, you know, the reason the museum exists and charges a fee. But the security guy whose only responsibility is to make sure no one touches the paintings and whose only effort is not falling asleep while sitting on his stool wanted to close the top floor an hour and fifteen minutesearly. He can read the signs on tho door, he knows when the museum closes. Ten minutes early? Sure. Fifteen? A bit unnecessary, but I guess. Pushing people out of the museum an hour and fifteen minutes early, people who paid hard earned money to buy plane tickets to France, rent hotels rooms in Paris, eat at Parisian restaurants, and paid to enter the museum for the day and have access and view the art? That is man child laziness that nothing less than obscenely selfish. I loved the art, the food, the feel of Paris, but that incompetent petty behavior was unacceptable and intolerable. Once, would have been “Cest La Vie”. Twice was annoying. After the third time in three days of my planned week in Paris. The whole trip was tainted, like the test of soap in a good cup of coffee or if some added some vinegar to a fine glass of wine. It’s as if the Parisians as a group were saying “Do you have Money? Good. Spend it then fk off. We don’t want here, we just want tour money.” Ymmv but there are always repercussions for rudeness, it’s like litter. Only some people litter, but you all have to live in the mess that is made, and parisians who tolerate the rudeness of other parisians are just as accountable.
Hum... I don't know France! The "cliché" sometimes works! Mostly on tv shows. If you a French and U don't agree with this vision... Ok! So... The World doesn't know France... I mean... The french routine... I'm Brazilian... I also see many clichés about my country and my culture... Brazil it's not only Bossa, Samba, Futebol, Amazônia and Anitta... We have much more! But the serie is nice... Gives entertainment! Now I'm studying french and I know that You are more than that! 😉
The real national sport here is protesting.
I don't think it's in the show, idk I didn't watch it.
I haven't watched any french tv shows, but any sciamma fans here?
Hey some one here plz help me find
mistakes in this phrase that I translated from English to French:
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Hahaha c'est toujours comme ça dans les shows american, j'ai trouvé ça super interessant comme video. Coucou de Québec ! :)
Très important information culturelle du jour et leçon
This needed to be said. I forgot how bordélique Paris´ streets are..
Viva la France 🇫🇷✝️🎄 Noël
Love the show and the boss Sylvie is so good ,she deserves a award .
"I've never had a neighbour this hot." 😂
We would never be single then
Amen
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I have lol and he was European, so it does happen
Alexa's neighbors watching the video: Hey!!
I just spotted that Emily knows how to write “La plouc” in French, without any knowledge of the language, and only by hearing a new word she just googled it right away without any trouble 👀😁
Kkkkkkk good point
Excellent point. I was shocked!
Exaaaactly. I wouldn't understand a word as soon as I arrived in France!
She should have written it 'La plook.'
me too, a person clueless as she is, who doesnt even try to learn French, thats not possible
As a native French speaker the cringe from this series was immaculate
And shit I wish my neighbor was that hot too 😭
Je n’ai jamais regards cet séries parce que des critiques.
@@brettlarch8050 la série elle même est pas mauvaise mais les stéréotypes son vraiment, disons, bizarre
@@brettlarch8050 c'est assez drole parce que la plupart des critiques sur cette série vient des américains haha. Alors qu'en France on trouve ça bourré de clichés débiles mais j'ai plus l'impression que ça nous fait rire alors qu'aux USA ils en font tout un scandale
Everyone hated the first season, everyone pointed out the flaws.
Netflix : I'm gonna pretend I heard none of that.
Also Netflix : Cancel beloved and important shows like Anne With an E.
I didn't hate the first season: I just took it as a light comedy, based on stereotypes, and not a documentary on reality.
I KNOW !!! I WAS ENRAGED ABOUT THAT WHY CANCEL A PHENOMENAL SHOW AND GIVE US BULLSHIT LIKE THIS
surlespasdondine The stereotypes were just used as punchlines. The show is not about stereotypes, its only 1% of the series. Emily is not real. Because unlike most American girls abroad, Emily is intelligent and super beautiful. Those who hate her are just reminded of the thing they hate the most about themselves. Because the show is actually SATIRICAL. Whatever flaws Emily has, it is base on actual Americans who immitate Carrie Bradshaw. Those women exist. While I love Carrie in the old series, I dread meeting those perky American girl who talk as if there are 4 cameras in the room and they spend an entire memorizing lines and monologues.
@@eduardochavacano exactly.
I am American but I can't stand fake smiling and fake happiness. When I visited Paris I didn't think people were "rude" at all, as everyone warned me. In fact I thought the customer service was pretty good and I didnt notice anyone being rude. Maybe I won't get so lucky next time but I've always thought what's more rude is to be nice to someone's face and then mean behind their back
To be honest, most American hate smiling but just don’t want to say it.
People are generally more rude in the touristy areas especially when you can't speak french and act like an arrogant tourist, but most people outside of touristy areas are nice.
Didn’t experience any rudeness either..except at budget car rental place that tried to cheat us cuz the price we paid in full online was “too low” that they would lose money.
You forgot the high heels. You cannot walk with those shoes in Paris, you will break your neck
probably that's why she takes a cab all the time :D
Because of cobblestone?
My sister moved from Germany to Paris. She lived in the 19th Arrondissement , Quai de la Loire, in a "Studio" - 10m2, no kitchen and a super tiny bathroom. She soon noticed some "cultural differences". Her female boss invited her for 20.00. My sister was 19.59 at the front door, and rang the bell precisely at 20:00:00. After ringing a 2nd time her comletely surprised boss opened the door, she was preparing les legumes for the meal, her husband was still in the bathtub. My sister learned, that an Invitation for 20:00 means in German Time 20:30, if you want to arrive early... And there are a lot more funny stories.
This is a hilarious experience in America, because in public life it's expected to be on time for things, but in private life it feels like 60% of people are right on time types and the other 40% are half an hour late is a little early. It varies friend group to friend group and family to family, leading sometimes to confusion. We're "missing" the cultural norm and I think we'd be better off if we just chose one or the other. It doesn't help that this likely varies region to region, with my experience being that New England and the places New Englanders settled, like the upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest, are a little more on time.
What the fuck man?Are you serious?Thanks for the warning though😂
Funny about punctuality. I didn’t notice before. Thinking about it, I had a French teacher and she never was on time, always some minutes later.
Yeah, it's called "le quart d'heure de politesse". We do not arrive at the exact time in order to give the person receiving us more time to prepare themselves and not to surprise/interrupt them while they finish the last preparations.
Quai de la Loire it’s nice place to run 😉
I've heard people say such bad things about French people especially Parisians, but I've found them to be quite pleasant, especially when you make the effort to speak French. French people are very proud to be French and appreciate you making the effort. Just my experience.
I'm not so sure French people are proud to be French.
But we don't like Americans coming in France and acting like they can do/say everything because "they are American".
I saw a video once about exactly this : how Americans think the world works. The guy was going to foreign countries and just by saying "I'm American" he could do/say whatever he wanted and go wherever he wanted.
That's just not how it works man. If you go to another country, expect things to be different or stay home in your little cocoon.
I experienced the opposite. I tried to speak French in Paris (I am Canadian) and was scoffed at. From my experience the Parisians have no patience for outsiders trying to speak their language. I studied it for 10 years. It really put me off speaking it outside of Canada now.
That's called being conceited. It's not the most endearing trait to have.