I am 27 years old, overweight and American. I believe that the French people are masters of the senses and this is why I am looking forward to visiting Paris. I love to eat and I eat well. I love to eat, drink, smoke and love in excess. I also enjoy good debate and love laughter. It is my opinion that the French people, more than any other society, are lovers of good food and wine and are not like so many other nations that make people feel bad for being overweight and living life and living to excess. I do this quietly however, I am not boisterous to the extent of being annoying and obnoxious. When I visit Paris, how will people feel about me as an overweight American? Will I be looked down upon and considered an American pig for eating and drinking and enjoying myself?