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90% of the French people I've met while traveling besides that have come off as rude and arrogant. Am i missing some kinda secret?
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The french are friendlier to you when you are introduced to them by a common acquaintance. We are naturally not trusting strangers.
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two of my favorite musicians/bands right now are a French band called Kaolin (though I wish I could understand the lyrics) and Yann Tierson. Can you recommend any other similar music?
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I'm not sure but I'll provide you with some samples of good French music that I like (there is a lot more depending on taste):
Carla Bruni, model-truned-singer, great simple songs with beautiful lyrics
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...un-ma-dit-clip
Jacques Brel, unsurpassed poetry & singing
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...msterdam_music
De Palmas, male pop singer, good stuff
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/sea...ve-encore_music
Noir Désir, alt. rock, crazy
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...-tostaky_music
Sinclair - Funk Band, good fun
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/sea...-sinclair_music
Gold, eighties pop, great melodies
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...-etoiles_music