What are some bad things about France or French culture?

First off - do you speak the language? BIG difference. They get about as snooty about people who don't even try to speak French as Americans are about people who don't even try to speak English. read more

Anita and others have pretty much said it all - but I especially agree about the school system and education in general, which puts a lot of pressure on kids and can be best described in my opinion as “discouraging”. read more

Most people associate French culture with Paris, which is a center of fashion, cuisine, art and architecture, but life outside of the City of Lights is very different and varies by region. France doesn't just have culture; the word "culture" actually comes from France. read more