As I finish up my stay here in France I feel I should post something.  It has been a great experience to come here to France.  I was surprised that in many ways the French really aren't that different from us.  There are a few differences that I did note though, some of which I've posted in this blog.
I find it interesting that the French really are closed of to strangers as French or Foe states.  It seems that if they have no business with you, you don't really exist to them.  If they do have business with you they seem reluctant to have it.   However, also stated in French or Foe, if you play your cards right the French will fall all over themselves to help you.  There have been several times that I've had to ask people for help, and it's kind of like waking them up.  They don't seem to notice you at all until you say the magic words, then suddenly they not only notice you, but seem happy to see you.  They answer any question in have in great detail, and will go through a lot of trouble to find the answer if they don't know.
I've enjoyed my time here in France, and I'm sad to leave.  I'm excited to go back to America, but I'm very grateful for the chance I've had to be here.