The French are the worlds biggest whiners...

safariguy5 · Post by **safariguy5** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:11 pm

The problem with France is that its economy isn't very good. What with the 35-hour workweek and the massive social programs, some French people are not motivated enough to work. To be honest, I think the Euro would be weaker if not for Germany's strong economic contributions.

Good think Sarkosy got elected, I like his buisness reforms.

Jenos Ridan · Post by **Jenos Ridan** » Thu May 17, 2007 3:45 am

Titanic wrote:
Iz Man wrote:
Titanic wrote:
Most people do not like their own country. Theres loads of people here who hate the UK.

Speak for yourself.

Obviously minus USA because your so far up our own arses you cant see back out.

But as a general point, people living within a country tend to see and take into account more of the bad points about their own country then outsiders, and in turn have a less favourable view of their own country.

I don't hate the UK.

And yes, there are some damned stupid things we americans do to ourselves. Like not being able to 'take the piss' so to speak (just a quick question from the Brits, I'm still unclear of this phrase's meaning. Could you clear that up, as I'm left with guesswork).

Anarchy Ninja · Post by **Anarchy Ninja** » Thu May 17, 2007 4:23 am

Basicly 'make fun of'

Jenos Ridan · Post by **Jenos Ridan** » Thu May 17, 2007 4:27 am

Anarchy Ninja wrote:Basicly 'make fun of'

I guessed as much. Thanks, otherwise I might just have put it out of context.

Genghis Khant · Post by **Genghis Khant** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:30 am

"The French are the worlds biggest whiners..."

...after Spamalot.