André Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hello,We are a group of French students working on an essay about “how is France seen trough the press”. Some magazines are specifically talking about France. Please answer even if you don’t know those magazines. That would be nice if you could take five minutes to answer it. Thanks a lotAbout you: AgeGenderNationalityJob:What is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)?Main questions of the quizz:Have you ever been to France? What’s the first thing coming to your mind when you heard France? Have you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? When you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? Do you think France is like those Photos?http://dryosia.free.fr/tpeWhat is your favourite thing about France? If you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? CommentsBest regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hi André [:)]Is this a follow up from what you asked us a few days ago on this same subject and same forum .....?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 The photo link doesn't work. I was hoping for piccies of Mylène Farmer in THAT VIDEO. Ok, so she's Canadian, but she's big here! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yes, this is a follow up of our first message, more official. The photo link should now be working. (you just have to copy and paste the link on your web browser). I hope we'll get a lot of answers.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyboy Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 CassisShe's big where?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 As in Big in France?In herself she's pretty much perfectly proportioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Cassis & VB please keep on topic, as far as we know this is a genuine inquiry, have a heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Age:OK I admit it - 48 and one month. The one month is very important.Sex:Male (as shown in the avatar)Nationality:British (Geordie)Job:Officially early retired but seem to spend a lot of time doing B&BWhat is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)?: ProHave you ever been to France? Yes, I live here nowWhat’s the first thing coming to your mind when you hear someone mention France? HomeHave you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? Yes - e.g. Living France When you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? Almost anywhere except Paris.Do you think France is like those Photos?http://dryosia.free.fr/tpe They are like the bits you see on holiday and in magazines about France. Not the whole story.What is your favourite thing about France? The forests and space away from other peopleIf you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? Incredibly welcoming and friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 About you: Age 45Gender FemaleNationality BritishJob: None/RetiredWhat is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)? Love/HateHave you ever been to France? I live hereWhat’s the first thing coming to your mind when you heard France? HomeHave you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? Yes, Living France Magazine. I used to read it but haven't done since I came to live here.When you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? I've hardly ever been to Paris, because I don't really like big cities. Do you think France is like those Photos? Those look like the kind of photographs you find in Magazines or Tourist Brochures. They aren't 'false' but they represent a tiny part of France. I see more modern houses than scenes like that (but they are surrounded by lovely country-side).What is your favourite thing about France? Because I live in the country-side, my favourite thing is the tranquility. I would not have been able to pay the money this would have cost in England.If you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? Yes, very. People were a little confused or even suspicious of us when we first came to live ehre, but only one person has ever been hostile.Comments You should call this a questionnaire rather than a quiz!If you want to ask me anything else, send me a private message using the 'pm' button at the bottom of my post. Good luck with your project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I'd be interested how the info provided fits into an essay about 'How France is Seen through the Press'. I assume the "Press" is the British Press? Are you trying to compare the views of the Press with those of the Man on the Clapham Omnibus (i.e. the public)?If this is a serious research project, you need to think carefully about your sampling procedures - I don't think that people who inhabit France Forums are representative Brits and are not normal (in the statistical sense) in terms of demographics, attitudes or behaviour. Plus I know I'm not normal in any sense. And I have grave doubts about most of the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenniswitch Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Gender: F Nationality: US Job: ITWhat is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)? mostly proHave you ever been to France? YesWhat’s the first thing coming to your mind when you heard France? my house and the green countryside around itHave you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? yesWhen you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? I rarely think about Paris, mostly think about our area of rural FranceDo you think France is like those Photos? only where it's been tarted up for touristshttp://dryosia.free.fr/tpe What is your favourite thing about France? food and wineIf you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 @cassis: We know that the people on this forum aren't quite representative because of their love of france. But we posted the quizz on other forums. We're trying to collect answers from a lot of different people, because of their nationality (french, english, american...) or something else (anti-france forums.....) We also posted on forums, what have nothing to do with france (computer forum for example).My english is not perfect and I had some difficulty writing this post, I hope you'll understand what I was trying to mean.André balanéo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenniswitch Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Cassis: "I know I'm not normal in any sense. And I have grave doubts about most of the rest."I resemble that remark. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Age : Pas tout à fait 50.... never ask a lady her age!Gender : Dame .... Nationality : FrançaiseJob: Comptable en entreprise au Pays de Galles (c'est pas l'Angleterre!! les Gallois vous pendraient si vous les qualifiez Anglais!!) What is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)? Pro bien sûr!Main questions of the quizz: Have you ever been to France? Toute ma vie jusque vers 18/20 et au moins 2 fois par an pour visiter mes amis et ma familleWhat’s the first thing coming to your mind when you hear France? Ma famille, mes amis, le climat plus clément qu'au Pays de Galles,Have you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? Oui, 'Living France' et 'Total France' and their own websites.When you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? Seulement les endroits où mes amis et ma famille habitent : Le Poitou, le Limousin, la Savoie, l'Auvergne et Paris. Les autres régions seulement comme idée pour aller passer des vacances avec ma famille britannique où ma famille française viendrait nous joindre.Do you think France is like those Photos? je reviendrais sur ce sujet....http://dryosia.free.fr/tpe What is your favourite thing about France? Les gens, leur chaleur, leur insouciance, leur ténacité attachée au terroir, les couleurs du ciel, les marchés, les petits magasins de quartier et de village....If you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? Très... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David J Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hi Andre,Here's some more data for you. Age: 56 years + 14 days (sporty) 21 at heart!Gender: MaleNationality: British (Yorkie)Job: Self Employed, that bits easy. What do I do well for 24 years I was an Independent Financial Adviser until last year and now I am an Introducer. I have a client base of 600+ and I now have a new business which I started last year. I sort out peoples personal papers and financial matters and help them file in an orderly manner. In addition I have created a "Finance Directory" for quick and easy reference and also in the event of bereavement to help those dealing with the estate to help them find the "needle in the haystack".Business based in UK.Not yet started in France.I'm told it is classified as document management!!What is my position about France? Very ProHave you ever been to France? Yes live there partly and partly in UK with business interests.Have you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France? Yes Living FranceWhen you think of France, do you only think about Paris or the entire Country? The entire countryDo you think France is like those photos? Yes and betterWhat is my favourite thing about France? The countryside, better weather, less traffic on roads, pace of life, more relaxed, opportunities to do things that I never had time when in the UK ie Fishing & Tennis If you have already been, did you find the french welcoming? Yes as long as you make an effort to try and speak their language and to get involved with local events.Comments. Love it in France, so pleased to have made the move.Hope you get more responses to your questionnaire. David J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyboy Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Age 65Gender MaleNationality WelshJob: RetiredWhat is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)? Pro (which is why I'm here)Main questions of the quizz: Have you ever been to France? Yes, 10 or 12 visits at least before moving hereWhat’s the first thing coming to your mind when you heard France? Food, wine, and space.Have you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? Living FranceWhen you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? Love Paris for two days at a time, but Paris is not France!Do you think France is like those Photos? Yes, sometimes.http://dryosia.free.fr/tpe What is your favourite thing about France? France!If you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? Yes, without question (even the assistants in the grands magasins of Paris.Comments Je suis bien habitué, un peu integré, et trés heureux.(RH: Hope this erases my black mark! XX) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Age. 60 yearsGender. MaleNationality. British Job: ArtisanWhat is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)? NeutralMain questions of the quizz: Have you ever been to France? I have lived here for more than eleven years.What’s the first thing coming to your mind when you heard France? Restrictive.Have you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? Yes, Living France, but I have never read any.When you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? The entire Country.Do you think France is like those Photos? .http://dryosia.free.fr/tpe I think that they represent an image that is not always the realityWhat is your favourite thing about France? The wildlife and countryside.If you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? Usually yes, but often "distant"Comments. France has a lot to offer, but it should honour its commitments, only too often it signs agreements and then fails to deliver and is frankly too protectionist in my opinion.A slightly different view, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thanks a lot everybody ! What you said were realy helpfull you can still answer the questionnaire because we need more data to continue our report. Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Good-oh. I hope the strange people on this forum don't skew the results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Age39 years 354 days (not that I'm counting or anything)GenderMaleNationalityBritishJob: Self Employed (Accomodation buisness)What is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)?ProMain questions of the quizz:Have you ever been to France? I live hereWhat’s the first thing coming to your mind when you heard France? HomeHave you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? I've heard of them, but I've never bought one.[:$]When you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? The countryside - Paris is another nation, as London is to the UK.Do you think France is like those Photos?Only partlyhttp://dryosia.free.fr/tpeWhat is your favourite thing about France? The pace of life, for me anyway.If you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? Extremely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mersons Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Age 51Gender Female Nationality British (Scottish) Job: Retired What is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)? ProMain questions of the quizz: Have you ever been to France? YesWhat’s the first thing coming to your mind when you heard France? Ricard, wine, farmers' markets, and complicated beaurocracy.Have you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? Yes, Living France and French News.When you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? The entire country, or at least the parts I've visited.Do you think France is like those Photos? http://dryosia.free.fr/tpe In some ways, for example, if you've only been a tourist in France, these might be the sort of images that would come to mind. If you live here, not quite so much.What is your favourite thing about France? Several things, including quiet countryside walks, café culture, markets, the expressiveness of the french people, the french language, good inexpensive wine.If you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? Very, and even more so when we showed willing to get involved in local events and to join local organisations.Comments After having lived in France for five and a half years, we are moving on and will be living in England fairly soon. However, we have thoroughly enjoyed living in rural France and will always remember our time here with great fondness. We will continue to come to France as tourists as often as we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 AgedGender femaleNationality EnglishJob: Semi retiredWhat is your position about France (Pro, Anti, No opinion)? Pro Main questions of the quiz: Have you ever been to France? I live hereWhat’s the first thing coming to your mind when you heard France? OK I'm gameHave you ever heard of a specialized magazine about France (France magazine, France, French…..)? Living FranceWhen you think about France, do you only think about Paris or the entire country? Love Paris for two days at a time, but Paris is not France! Sorry Valleyboy pinched this answer [:)]Do you think France is like those Photos? Yes, sometimes. (pinched again really sorry Valleyboy )http://dryosia.free.fr/tpe What is your favourite thing about France? France! ( If you have already been, did you find the French welcoming? Yes, they are people like us just with a different language and once that barrier is broken.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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