[jen]

Generally speaking, do the French disdain or admire the US? Same question, but for Germany?

Has the French perception of the US changed significantly from the pre-Bush years to the present?

I have found French restaurants to be hit or miss. But when good, a restaurant can have amazing food. How can a foreigner determine which restaurants are good in Paris? (American travel books are pretty bad at this.)

Why is service so poor in Paris?