I can agree that some of my compatriots can be rough with tourists, and I apologise for that. I personally try to help everyone I come across. There is, however, a big difference between coming for a few weeks for vacation, only speaking English, and believing you can come to live and not make the slightest of effort to learn the tongue. People will notice you can not learn how to ask for a baguette, and in return, will not make efforts either.

‘Paris votes’ but 5.6% of parisians made the effort. Laughable