Originally Posted by
bwiadca
As for my experience; I went to Paris once, back in 1998 or 1999. I'm not planing on going back there. Its not stereotypes, I think that if you don't speak French in Paris you'll be ignored by most of the local population, which is considered as being rude.
Not my expirience. A humble attempt, even a "Parlez-vous anglais?" has usually gotten me some measure of assistance.