Was Julia Child Really French?

PARIS
(Reuters) – Americans seem to be schizophrenic when it comes to their
opinion of France.

Arrogant is the best way to describe the French, according to nearly three
out of every 10 Americans, but almost as many would call them open, a Le
Figaro magazine poll showed on Thursday.

Some two thirds of Americans see France as a land of liberty and human
rights in which people can freely practice their religion, and yet almost
one third call it an anti-Semitic country.

Relations between the United States and France are expected to improve
in the coming years by 36 percent of Americans and to deteriorate by 22
percent.

But the cliches associated with France tend to be more positive than negative
— ask Americans what best symbolizes France and the good things in life
come to the fore, with Paris, wine, and gastronomy topping the list, while
strikes barely get a mention.

That’s funny – the Dowbrigade always thought the three
best things to come out of France since the Crusades were French Fries,
French Dressing and French Kissing.

from Reuters