<p>The French do not hate Americans. However, they are proud of their culture and history and do not like to be patromized, something the US government and media often does. If you remain humble, the French will not mind your nationality, race or language of communication. Parisians are no different from the rest of the Frogs, they merely have an attitude that comes with living in a city with 10 million inhabitants. The same can be said of New Yorkers.</p>
<p>If you exercise common sense, avoid rough areas (like any huge city, Paris will have bad neighbourhoods) and approach your time in France as a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience, you will have an awesome time. You lucky duck!</p>