Oh, well my favourite endless topic : Men... and what is better than talking about French men. They might not be the hottest guys in Europe or the most handsome ones, but they have credentials that other nationalities lack of.
I have been living in London for quite long now to have been experienced many encounters with a variety of different nationalities, including the French. And I would say one thing to begin with: “they are the best and the worst ones at the same time” Yes, they are really controversial compared to other nationalities.
It’s not their looks, that makes them attractive like the Italians or the Scandinavians/Dutch – according to taste of preferring southern or northern characteristics – it’s their attitude, their culture that runs through their veins, the way they know how to treat a woman (well not all of them). Also there is that magical moment when they open their mouths when you can’t get enough of them.
Their wittiness, articulation, their swaggering sophistication and yes their accent too. Unfortunately, not all of them have an accent in English, which sometimes if it does exist, it gets a bit irritating at some point especially when it’s quite heavy that you want to scream “Could you please switch to French for the love of God?” Other than that, it can be cute most of the times, but also beyond any doubt a huge turn on.
Having just the slightest thought that this man standing in front of you speaks the most erotic language in the world as his mother tongue, it is irresistibly and incredibly sexy, if you are asking me. In case you have any doubt of what he is actually saying to you just close your eyes and leave yourself to enjoy this tantalizing moment. Personally, I am so used to it I can even understand and decode any French/English accent, but ladies it takes years of practice!
One sad thing that I have to share here, while speaking about the French men that live in the UK is that they have as well been adapted to the Anglo-Saxon system of dating: quite convenient for them really annoying for us who a. hate it in the first place, b. are sick of it, c. don’t like it, it actually worn us off after a certain point. So yes my ladies I am sorry to share this bad news with you, if you are actually looking to live the French romance move to France!
The good, the bad and the ugly:
If it happens, embrace it, enjoy it and live it to the fullest. Don’t be afraid to feel and express how you feel. It will be a great experience and you will learn a lot out of it. So open your heart and mind and absorb as much as you can but do not forget to give back. Love must be reciprocal and feelings mutual.
May your Frenchman teach you a lot about life, love and passion and be the one who will take you on to your life’s journey. Don’t forget to eat what he feeds you, apparently he knows better than you and listen to his cultural and sophisticated banter, you might emerge a better person even if the relationship doesn’t work out.
Thank you for reading
La petite Grecque
Nov 2015
I have been living in London for quite long now to have been experienced many encounters with a variety of different nationalities, including the French. And I would say one thing to begin with: “they are the best and the worst ones at the same time” Yes, they are really controversial compared to other nationalities.
It’s not their looks, that makes them attractive like the Italians or the Scandinavians/Dutch – according to taste of preferring southern or northern characteristics – it’s their attitude, their culture that runs through their veins, the way they know how to treat a woman (well not all of them). Also there is that magical moment when they open their mouths when you can’t get enough of them.
Their wittiness, articulation, their swaggering sophistication and yes their accent too. Unfortunately, not all of them have an accent in English, which sometimes if it does exist, it gets a bit irritating at some point especially when it’s quite heavy that you want to scream “Could you please switch to French for the love of God?” Other than that, it can be cute most of the times, but also beyond any doubt a huge turn on.
Having just the slightest thought that this man standing in front of you speaks the most erotic language in the world as his mother tongue, it is irresistibly and incredibly sexy, if you are asking me. In case you have any doubt of what he is actually saying to you just close your eyes and leave yourself to enjoy this tantalizing moment. Personally, I am so used to it I can even understand and decode any French/English accent, but ladies it takes years of practice!
One sad thing that I have to share here, while speaking about the French men that live in the UK is that they have as well been adapted to the Anglo-Saxon system of dating: quite convenient for them really annoying for us who a. hate it in the first place, b. are sick of it, c. don’t like it, it actually worn us off after a certain point. So yes my ladies I am sorry to share this bad news with you, if you are actually looking to live the French romance move to France!
The good, the bad and the ugly:
- They don’t play cool, when they like you they go for it showering you with texts, phone calls, emails you name it and they definitely want to meet you all the time to a point that they end up being clingy.
- They adore and prefer the company of a woman. They love everything from our banter to our bodily imperfections. They are big feminists and apparently it’s their mom’s fault- Thank you French mom. So don’t be surprised if he dumps his mates or a football game to be with you. OK, there are many exceptions when it comes to football, I am aware of that.
- They love complementing you a lot and they mean it – so get used to it. It’s genuine and part of their culture so they don’t just do it to impress you, there is no hidden agenda my ladies.
- The French thrive on jealousy, passionate arguments and bold attestations of love. For those who are loud and expressive as me and speak their minds a French man is what you need because sulking has zero impact and neither does the “silent treatment”. If you have a point to make about a problem in your relationship then make it as loudly and as passionately you can. Just keep it civilized. Generally speaking, I have only seen that in French movies or French soil. What the heck, do they actually transform when they cross the borders or what? There must be something in the water.
- You will definitely know when a French man is interested in you. His body language, his shameless appraisal of your womanly form- and all these before he has even spoken a word. In other words, they don’t like games, they are expressive and straightforward. They do not like to waste time and they do make a quick move. Unless, they are boys in age or in mind, speaking on a personal level.
- For the French, kissing can signify the beginning of a relationship. It didn’t happen in any of my personal cases but for others did and most certainly it’s in their culture like back home in Greece. But do not think of me as a prevailing example: My first French kiss came on a really really really bad timing and as for the rest I just wanna think that I hadn’t found “the one” myself to embark on a relationship. But I am not losing my hope. (LOL)
- Sexual compatibility is as important as in any other western culture. It is one of the first deciding factors in whether or not the relationship will work out. If you don’t sleep with them, they take that to mean that you are not actually interested in them. Waiting for long it has the same effect. On the other hand, sleeping with them on the first date won’t make any difference, neither they will judge you. Apparently, it is common back in France. But I would advice you to do as you feel and be open about it.
- They have the reputation of the world’s greatest lovers. I don’t really know why and how this one came up. It’s the ultimate cliché if you are asking me because they are not. Unless they can make you scream from the bottom of your lungs “oh la la” and of course I would love to hear about your experience over a glass of wine. On the other hand, they are owners of the second European average size according to many surveys and researches. I am not quite sure if this is true either, but then again the researches talk about the whole country’s average size.
- Because they are passionate and expressive they can definitely be the biggest heartbreakers ever. This come as a result of some of my girlfriend’s testimonials. My personal experiences taught me that my Frenchmen were either too young, either too busy, either too womanizers and posers or too scared to live the moment and embrace their new feelings. Instead they had chosen to stay safe in their own protective bubble and observe the world moving around them.
- They are chauvinists in a good manner and why shouldn’t they? Their culture and all that it represents it’s mesmerizing. Haute cuisine, literature, fashion and art, architecture, history, language, cinema, values such as of equality and tolerance and of course a majestically beautiful country. Cities like Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Lille, Dijon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Le Provins, and also Cannes and Nice that can take you to a dazzling, jaw-dropping time travel. Museums, galleries, restaurants, theatres, libraries and breathtaking landscapes. Allons! Enfants de la Patrie!!! Sorry, I got carried away!
If it happens, embrace it, enjoy it and live it to the fullest. Don’t be afraid to feel and express how you feel. It will be a great experience and you will learn a lot out of it. So open your heart and mind and absorb as much as you can but do not forget to give back. Love must be reciprocal and feelings mutual.
May your Frenchman teach you a lot about life, love and passion and be the one who will take you on to your life’s journey. Don’t forget to eat what he feeds you, apparently he knows better than you and listen to his cultural and sophisticated banter, you might emerge a better person even if the relationship doesn’t work out.
Thank you for reading
La petite Grecque
Nov 2015