Political and Social Stereotypes
"The French Always Strike"
Strike Culture Context: - Democratic right exercised - Specific sectors more active - Media amplifies perception - Daily life often unaffected - Negotiation tool traditionally - Support varies widely
Anti-American Sentiment
Complex Reality: - Criticism of policies, not people - American culture consumed widely - Individual Americans welcomed - Political disagreement separate - Historical alliance remembered - Nuanced views common
"French Bureaucracy Nightmare"
Administrative Reality: - Complex but navigable - Digital improvements ongoing - Patience required - Rules have logic - Help available - Persistence pays off