The night before we left for a trip to France, we were standing around talking to our neighbor. We were just talking about normal stuff and where everyone was going for Spring Break. So we told him that we were going to France and he says, and I quote, "No offense (yes, he said that) you look French. You should fit right in." I thought the "No Offense" part was pretty funny.
"Really? Well I do have French Ancestors." However, it made me think. What does a Frenchman look like, or for that matter, any European? I totally understand that there are specific ethnic groups that have similar features, but Western Europeans? Never thought of it. You can only imagine what I was doing as soon as we entered the country. You got it...staring at people. So yes, I was the loony trying to study features like I was some CSI agent or something. I did find something out through this study, though. I would never be a good CSI agent. I will say that each country over here has it's own style, but all the faces blend together. I didn't see one certain feature that said "Yes, I am a frenchman." Can anyone out there tell me? Europe reminds me of America, they just speak many different languages (oh that is America, too) and have different governments. Like America, Europe is a blend of races and nationalities, in any country. Americans look like Americans because of our lifestyles. Europeans are the same. But an American is an American and a European is a European. However, if you strip us naked (and God, please don't) how does one tell the difference between the two? If you can, than you a better CSI agent than me. Of course, I do love the fashion in France., and from that, I'm happy to look french.
very well put, Tiff!
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