France-US Comparisons

Commenters contrast attitudes, policies, and situations in France with those in the US, frequently citing French protests, strikes, social welfare, and labor protections as counterpoints or examples.

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Sample Comments

woah May 19, 2015 View on HN

Is this the attitude in France?

seszett Jan 2, 2023 View on HN

Doesn't work like that in France.

kranke155 Nov 9, 2022 View on HN

France is not like the US. Trying to do this will get you in trouble.

TheAnswerMan Jan 12, 2021 View on HN

You may want to tell that to France.

b2spirit Jul 14, 2011 View on HN

France is nuts. Leave the people alone!

frozencell Dec 5, 2022 View on HN

Why are there many post about France on HN?

switch007 Jan 13, 2014 View on HN

it's not just the French, in case anyone is wondering

switch007 Jan 13, 2014 View on HN

it's not just the French, in case anyone is wondering

janoc Nov 9, 2016 View on HN

That's actually more than here in France :(

willcipriano Feb 13, 2024 View on HN

The French seem to be pretty mad