I'm originally from Eastern Europe (not Ukranian) and seeing a Ukranian portrayed as a thief just pushed my buttons. We are not all thieves, gypsies, and gold-diggers! Some of the most intelligent and cultured people I know are fellow Eastern Europeans, and this was just insulting. Thank you, Justine, for pointing out this cliché even though it's not French. As always, I love your videos!

I am from México, we are always portrayed as criminals in American movies and their media so I couldn’t agree more with your thoughts about the Ukranian caracter.

I'm Greek and the stereotypes that follow us as a nation are endless 😅 I just wanted to say that truth or not, France should be proud of not working in the weekends, end at 5pm sharp and enjoy their holiday.These are labor rights that were earned with blood ✌️

The thing that drives me craziest about the show is how they show up in different $1000+ outfits every day! I've never seen anyone wear the same outfit twice.

Thank you for mentioning an episode with the "Ukrainian" girl. The whole plot is rude, offensive, and the character's behaviour is so wildly exaggerated I wouldn't even call it "cliché." Can't believe it was possible to film that in 2021.

As a Ukrainian, I can confirm that most of us hated the portrayal of a Ukrainian person in this show, not to mention that her name isn’t even Ukrainian… it’s like they didn’t even try, or they just want to make people mad so that more people talk about the show 😅

I'm from the Philippines. Other countries think of us as OFW (maids/nurse/caregiver/etc), but I believe we are more than that. We are proud of those who work outside the Philippines as OFWs, and we are also proud of our diversity that we can work in any industry here in the Philippines. Thank you, Justine! I love your videos. xoxo

I am Ukrainian and this new Ukrainian character immediately caused a wave of rage on social media towards Netflix, that even our minister of culture wrote them a letter. The answer was, of course, that they appreciate concerns and will be more careful in the future. Funny thing is, that this character wasn't even influencing the plot, she was there just to humiliate this fille d'Est image. And Petra isn't even an Ukrainian name, and I doubt that it ever was

Thank you for the comment about the Ukrainian girl. As a Russian I find it very frustrating how Eastern European in general are portrayed in American media. And it doesn't really change to the better

The Sauna issue made me laugh. I'm german and can relate as I experienced that in a reverse situation. I was told to cover up in a Sauna at a UK Spa.

I'm Portuguese, just visited France once, know a little about the French culture, and watching the show I spot all the topics you addressed! Plus the horrific plot of the Ukrainian girl. Portugal has lots of Ukrainian immigrants and they're all honest working people. It was definitely a terrible scramble of stereotypes and misconceptions... 🤦🏻‍♀️ Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo, Justine! 🙏🏻

Farmers’ market in France and Italy are a foodie’s dream. Fresh, nutritious, varied produce- simply delightful.

I think Emily's wardrobe is extremely impractical for the weather here in Europe. Throughout both seasons (which reflects a year), she's constantly wearing short skirts, dresses and shorts, which, practically seen, cannot be worn in central Europe at least 4-5 months of the year! Also, the weather in Paris is shown to be sunny 90% of the time, which is of course far from the truth.

I live in the US. Air conditioning is crazy in the way we use it. I prefer open windows, but when it's hot I try not to overindulge with the air. The shopping malls/restaurants are freezing--such a waste of energy. I always dress for fall in the summer when I shop or go out to eat!

In Paris I had an impromptu coaching session in how to pronounce “Guerlain” from the young woman in Annick Goutal. We said “Guerlain” to each other until I got it right. I loved it! She was wonderful!

I loved the review and the notes on cultural stereotypes! As a spaniard here who lived in the US... were do I begin? we like fiesta, sangría, flamenco and siesta! 😅 apparently we do not work so much and of course, we like bullfights too! I am from Galicia (northwest of Spain) and most of these stereotypes make me lough. Loved all the comments here, such a nice multicultural community in this channel!

I am German and - yeah those saunas and rigorous Bademeister we've got would give Emily a heart attack. Pretty certain that female photographer's very stone-faced manager (?) was German. Not surprised about us getting depicted as super serious, but we did pick up one or two additional facial expressions in the last 20 years.

Dear Justine: I love hearing your views of just about everything. Thank You. PLEASE don't forget some of us are waiting to learn how to "Create our color palette for COOL skin undertones"! I am "holding my breath", as they say, and I'm sure I am not alone! Merci Beaucoup!

Thank you for watching for those of us that can’t bare these OTT cliche Netflix originals. You’ve saved a lot of eyes from rolling to the back of our heads! 💜

I do not watch Emily in Paris, not really my type of movies. But I love your reviews on it. Justine, I am happy I met you here! You are not just cool and intelligent and wise, but also a very thoughtful and considerate person. As a Ukrainian I didn’t expect you to comment on that piece, but you just could not turn away and ignore it. How sweet of you! And what happened after? Your followers showed they are truly the best! Nice club of people you gathered here! It tells a lot, doesn’t it? ;) Big hugs to you!

Irish here, not all of us are alcoholics just saying 😁 and if you want time out from all the heat in the summer yes do come over but bring a rain jacket just in case. It's only bad weather if you are not dressed properly. 😆🖖

I'm brazilian, and there are quite a few stereotypes about our culture that are commonly widespread. People reduce the country to a single city (Rio de Janeiro), party (carnival), musical style (samba) and drink (caipirinha). Also we can often see brazilian women being portrayed as "easy" and "sexually liberated", which can be really harmful because it's common for that to lead to harassment.

Finally, someone said something about the heels! I watched a few episodes from season 1 and see that's very unrealistic. Most European women go all over in flats, and very nice flats, not in high heels. You were very nice calling her wardrove high couture, I will call her a disaster. She should learn from Europeans, I think European women are so classy and elegant.

I'm Indian and we are generally portrayed as awkward geeks and IT guys who are still being heavily looked after by their parents and with very heavy accents. Not all of us are IT geniuses or doctors. 😅

I was in Paris a few years ago and I lost 5lbs in a week just from walking. I didn't see one female in Paris in heels. I currently live in Houston, TX and before I moved here I thought everyone wore cowboy boots. They don't.

I'm Belgian, Flemish and I do recognize the fact that the French and also the Walloons (French speaking Belgians) are very helpful and unjudgemental if you try to speak french and make mistakes. They'll always correct you in a polite, non judgemental way as to help you gain skill in the language. And yes, Paris, just like Bruxelles is all about the cobblestones. Flats are required.

My story as a Greek. When I work with western Europeans or travel there. Some Negative clichés Greeks encounter - Some think we don't know our scientific job well because we are Greeks.😡 I am an civil engineer by the way. They don't tell it directly (rarely the do) but you can feel it. - Some think we are lazy, poor and by definition not well organised and probably corrupt because we are Greeks. -During the height of the Greek financial crisis many of us were treated like moochers in restaurants, hotels etc in Europe. Just because we were Greeks, they thought we don't have money to pay for the services provided to us. -Some think we like eating only lamb gyros, although in Greece you won't find lamb gyros anywhere. And although pork is most selling meat in Greece. -Some think we are Muslim although Greeks are 90-95% Christians. No offense fellow Muslims. I note this just to show the vast ignorance they have about our culture, and that they judge us without knowing anything about us.

Justine, I will say on behalf of all Ukrainian girls - THANK YOU! I adore your videos, I'm watching your channel for a couple of years and this video touched my heart. I also worked with French companies and teams - and they were such cool professionals, reliable and working bees! The whole show is full of cliches! Thanks a lot for making this video. Love it and love French culture so much ❤

The only true thing from "Emily in Paris" season 2, it's her failing in the language test.

Ha ha ha, oh my gosh! I just laughed so hard about the sauna part in Germany. I am German, and you are absolutely right In the sauna you are only allowed to be completely naked, and we do exactly that and we are really happy and comfortable while doing it. Ok, once I met my company’s CEO in the sauna that was a bit strange, I have to admit 😂

When I was in France it shocked me at first when I mispronounce something (whether in a shop or farmer market wherever) people correct my pronunciation or point out if I was using a word incorrectly but have to say I love it, I progressed very much because of that. I didn't take it personal it was something they just do and love it (I am from Mexico btw)

Im Turkish and have to deal with stereotypes all the time. It gets to the point where it’s automatic when I see or hear something and think “ah, yes, they know nothing of my culture…”. People have a tendency to lump one culture with others that they are equally unfamiliar with if they have a common thread- so it doesn’t surprise me that they mixed up German and French (since both in Europe) stereotypes. Love this video and I hope everyone all over the world can make videos like this calling out all the stereotypes! 👏

I am Italian and I so understand where you are coming from. We Italians have been an interesting target for many years but I think this should stop. There might be a true side behind behaviors and situations but in 2022 this is definitely getting old 😊 I have been to Paris many times and I always found myself at home even though I have been told that Parisienne’s are stuck up. You made me laugh about going to a sauna in Germany and Austria because it is actually just like that 😊 I think Europe is beautiful and I feel blessed to be Italian and European. Our history and culture are like seeds planted inside of us ❤️ Ciao Justine 😘 ps: I never watched the show but you got me so curious that I will definitely be watching it soon 😊

I'm still waiting for Emily to carry a baguette and wear a string of onions. It feels like the level of research in this show would totally allow it

Thanks for this measured critique. I am glad you can do it! My husband is French and grew up just outside Paris. I tried to watch this show, but I find myself getting offended on behalf of the French people. And to answer your question, 'What stereotype is my country know for?" I am American (from Chicago no less) and we are stereotyped as not very nuanced, culturally insensitive and culturally self-centered (we think everyone wants to be like us, our country is the greatest, etc.). I think that's changing, but Emily in Paris reinforces this stereotype and sadly proves it to be accurate.

I am honestly so embarassed by this show as an American.😅 It gives me anxiety to see such a concentrated example of an "american cliche" making all these social mistakes and being rude. I need a shower to wash off this icky feeling!!!

The answer to the gloves phenomenon: Seymoure X Patricia Field collection. Patricia Field is the costiume designer for the series, so she is featuring her own collaboration this way. You can be the judge of the optics...

I actually appreciate it when people correct me when I speak French as it really helps 😊

I love the idea of gloves coming back in style, this is one point of style that I adore through out the season!

I LOVED this video, thank you Justine! I am an American living in Paris with my husband this is my second year. I do find Emily in... to be funny and so off the reality of living in France. It gives such a false life of Paris, unless you have a lot of $ i mean look at her first apt. OMG. I won't go on as you really pointed things out so well. Its just so misinforming to others who would love to live in Paris. I love everything about Paris, its hard to get by without knowing french, banking, shopping, etc. I'm happy to study and learn your beautiful language. I have been a big fan of yours for a long time.

I just loved this video and it made me laugh. I am Canadian but I have lived in France with my French husband for almost 6 years. I moved here with so many cultural preconceptions/misconceptions and Emily in Paris always makes me smile as it makes me remember all of them.

Also loved the note on Ukrainians! Thank you!! Seeing slavic ppl being the bad guys in 99% of movies just no longer even irritating- I just stop watching those movies.... coming from Ukraine/Russia, the uneducated stereotypes about us are very annoying....

I haven't watched either of the films and now I have an excuse! I'm from Ukraine and what impressed me the most is not even a reference from Justine (I believe you would've pointed out to such ruidness towards any nation, really) but the number of heartwarming comments to the video from all of you, guys 😊 Justine couldn't have more friendly, polite and intelligent audience!

Thanks for the comment regarding Ukrainians 🤩. Being a Ukrainian myself I did not watch the second season just because of the way Ukrainian girl was shown. I had a lot of situations when people changed their behavior when I told them about my nationality. It hurts a bit when somebody predicts that you are an uneducated gold digger only based on the passport.

Love the description of NYC's humid heat waves. There is also a specific scent that goes with it, which I think is heated metal with water poured on top of it. So true about the AC in the US. Very quickly after I moved to the US, I got into the habit of carrying a jacket with me at all times in the summer time. It was needed on public transportation and in any indoor space. Never understood. Huge waste of energy. I currently live in a part of the country that has pretty good summers. I often take walks in spring and summer enjoying the nice weather, and pass by sealed up homes with AC units humming at full power. Previously I lived in Texas where I undertstand the use of AC (but why set it at 55 when we're dressed for 100+ degree weather). One thing I heard a lot from people who hopped from refrigerated homes to refrigerated cars to refrigerated offices and back was how much they loved the Texas heat.

Dutchie here: we get nekkid in the sauna as well :-) And I too scratched my head at the Ukranian lady thieving. Out of all the nationalities to pick for that oart, let’s give the Urkanians a break.

Thank you for putting things in context, Justine. Many people devour in watching and celebrating "faux pas", even believing that living the same is beautiful. By enjoying and patronizing them endlessly, media profits from them so much.

I've lived in France for 11 years and I love it here 😄 I would agree about the weekend work thing, what nonsense! Although I was surprised by how few shops are open on a Sunday- but I consider that a very good thing, it's great to have a day that is quiet and relaxed, reserved for family etc. But, to replace the silly 'working on weekends is illegal' nonsense, I would say that lunch breaks are generally longer in France (1.5 or 2 hours isn't that unusual), and that lunch breaks are sacred! But again, I think this stems from the cultural importance of community ties and family time. Something I LOVE is when my husband's family organize a Sunday together, and we'll spend 2 hours or more on lunch, then get out cards, board games, etc until dinner, then just chat until bedtime. That kind of approach to family gatherings was new to me as an English person, and it's wonderful (of course it helps that my husband has a lovely lovely family, including extended family). But yes, I've even heard of someone who needed emergency surgery struggling to find a surgeon because it was lunchtime (despite the absolutely excellent healthcare system here)!!

Thank you for mentioning the stereotype problem with the Ukrainian girl! I'm Ukrainian and I was unpleasantly shocked when I saw that episode... Unfortunately, Emily in Paris seems to be completely built on such stereotypes about people, culture, and fashion, and still I watch it. 🤦🤣 Why? 🙃

Spent nearly a month in France. When I and the group I was with arrived, we didn’t understand how everyone knew we were American. By the end of our trip, we knew too well. We could spot Americans without even hearing them speak. And it was embarrassing how so many of the Americans were acting, from individuals to families. It was a good lesson in how nationalistic and rude we could be.

Thank you for the video, Justine! I'm German and never understood the naked sauna thing - no sauna for me either. I also lived in the Midwest for 5 years and in the summer went to the movies in jeans, sneakers with thick socks and carrying a nice wool jacket. But I realized Americans are literally trained to tolerate freezing air-conditioning from birth when my daughter was born and I noticed all the babies in restaurants in the summer only wearing short-sleeved onsies when I was freezing in my sweater and then visiting Germany and seeing all my friends kids resembling onions with all their clothes on... cultural differences are so funny and unique, I always love discovering more of them.

I'm so happy that you have Spanish subtitles, I can finally share your videos with my mom!

Australian here. I don't watch Emily in Paris, now I know why! But I did watch the French series "Call My Agent" about French Movie Actors 🎬 and it was a Brilliant insight to French life and fashion without saying anything. Worth a watch 🌟😊💕

I remember my mum working really hard to loose weight and when complemented she flat out denied ever being overweight. It was hilarious. Yes times have changed. Nobody hides diets and workouts.

I can only say that when I started the first season of this series I had to stop because I was so so embarrassed for her…. For everything she did! I gave myself another chance and started looking at the second season and once again I couldn’t manage not to be completely embarrassed for the ton of stupidity in this show 🤣

I’m German. A long time ago I lived for a year in Paris, I’ve been living now for 30 years in Latin America, I’m married to a Latino. I enjoy your comments on cultural aspects very much, and yes, you are so right about the German culture!!! As behavior and attitudes change over the years it’s always interesting to observe cultural differences, so please keep on doing it!

I found the "It's illegal to work on weekends." quite funny, since everyone is saying that, yet everyone is working. Later Emily is even told off for not calling during the weekend... It's quite similar to "no work-related conversation at a party" which they say only if they don't like the proposition. Otherwise, everyone is talking business and preparing deals. I would say it's quite typical for our time, we feel like we should have more "free time" so we declare not to work, yet we are always available on phone and e-mail.

I know that this show is more about the cultural differences US vs. France, but it’s kind of fun to see it as US vs Europe, because though I realize how extremely different Europeans countries are, then an American comes here to Europe and their cultural shocks are basically the same no matter if they are in France, Germany, or for example my home country, Czech Republic. At the end one half-cliché: yes, we drink a lot of beer in Czech Republic, but that doesn’t mean that everyone drinks it. There are tons of people who always prefer wine or cocktails over beer, or who actually never drink beer because they simply don’t like it.

I can't get enough of Sylvie's outfits in both seasons! Epic chic 👍👍

I had to laugh when they did “Eastern European girl is a thief” cliché. It’s not the worst cliché though, worst one is “ any half way descent looking woman from Eastern Europe is a prostitute”. So the show did not stoop that low at least. Love your vids about this show Justine. And all your other vids too 😘😘

As a Mexican I can almost assure you that 90% of what other countries know or think they know about Mexico are stereotypes. It is true that stereotypes are so often true, but now I try my best to never assume anything about someone just base in where they are from.

Thank you for teaching me how words are corrected differently in France. I’m from the Midwest, so if I was told “Um, actually it’s pronounced x” I would take it as them being fairly passive aggressive because in my experience that phrasing is usually meant to be condescending. (Although being midwestern would mean I don’t argue with the person correcting, I would just silently die inside from embarrassment)

I love your channel! So charming and honest. Thank you for clearing up so much negative information about the French ppl! I am from The U.S., California to be exact. My great grandfather was french. I wish I would have paid more attention to my grandfather when he was trying to teach me the culture. Just love the honesty. Thank you so much!

I am an American, but I have been fortunate to have lived in many different countries in my life. As a child, my father was in the US Air Force, and we lived in several different countries. In high school, I became very interested in languages and learned Spanish and French. I continued with my studies at university and was fortunate to study abroad three times before I ultimately landed in Mexico City, where I lived for around 15 years. After returning to the USA, I forged a career as an interpreter and translator, which lead me to be employed by the largest translation agency in the world as the director of translation. I then had to travel to many different countries outside of the USA to visit our foreign offices. Thanks to my background and language abilities, I was able to get along with everyone and made many, many lifelong friends with my overseas colleagues. I give you this background to explain the cringe-worthy experiences I had with my American colleagues who had no experience with other cultures. I was appalled at the provincial attitude of the Americans, how rude they could be, and how they treated others with no regard for differences in culture. Many would tell our foreign colleagues how they should do things and imply that their own cultural adaptations were not as desirable as those of the American culture! YIKES! Truly, I would cringe and wish I could slap these colleagues into line themselves! One example I will give you is while dining together in a restaurant with our Finnish colleagues, one of the American women told our Finnish colleague that she didn't really need to eat ALL the food on the plate. That it was OK to leave some on the plate after eating. Sheesh! I couldn't believe it. So, I think I will have to forgo watching this series as I would probably become so disgusted and upset that it would not be a good thing for me!! Thanks for the review, though. I look forward to hearing your next one.

11:50 As someone from a Ukraine's neighbor county I couldn't agree more. Ukrainians are hard-working and honest nation who adapt quickly to their new environment and try to abide by the rules, laws and etiquette of the country they visit. It's true that their country is very poor and some of them have to work in richer European's countries, but that doesn't make them thieves. I don't know where the screenwriters got that idea🤷

I just started watching the second season and I am shocked to hear about the Ukrainian being a thief. The company I work for employs a few people from Ukraine - they are some of the hardest working people I have ever seen. Competent, educated, honest ... Two of them work below their competences, only because they do not know the language YET!

I grew up in Austria and my stepdad is from Germany and yes, working on the weekends especially on Sunday is illegal here. It is also illegal here to work overtime if you are not working in a hospital. So your employer can´t force you to work overtime. If someone makes you work overtime, you can go to your union rep and they can sue this person. This person will receive a nice big fine.

I love your accent. I studied French in high school and I think Parisians appreciated me trying to speak French lol

Gosh thank you Justine for finally talk about air-con! I'm Italian and I struggle to understand the air-con situation of many countries too. I always freeze and I don't get it why I have to feel cold in summer time inside these buildings!

I lived in Berlin as a child, and I remember being shocked at the beach! As an English person, the new English guy is a stereotype, but there are a lot like him. We’re very much known for our lack of language ability, and expecting everyone to speak English. I hope Emily’s fashion will continue to change as she becomes more immersed in French life. I especially hope they ditch the weird gloves and hats!

MERCIIII!!! although it's nice for a French person, to enjoy Paris filmed and highlighted like that.. It's sad to see that in 2022 , with the information available out there, more investigations have not been made on cultural differences before filming and we keep being viewed as lazy, rude, etc......

thank you Justine what a great analysis! I too am watching the show and Emily's fashion is clearly 'over the top' however it is in line with current fashion Influencers who visit and live in Paris. So its almost like she is working in her day job and is a fashion influencer on the side. Regarding the heat in Paris, i stayed near the 1er arrondissement in a beautiful hotel in mid July and it was stinking hot. The first few days the hotel's AC kept up and then it started to deteriorate by the 3rd day. It couldnt keep up with guests' demands. I never returned to Paris in the summer after that. :) As for the shoes comment, you are absolutely right. Its impossible to walk in Paris or Rome or Milan outside with their cobblestones. So your previous video regarding Parisian women carrying a large shoulder bag with their high heels and commuting with running shoes, really hit home with me. :D Also, here in Toronto, [also know as 'Toronto the Good!'], we have an enormous Ukrainian population and the Ukranians i know are the salt of the earth. I think this 'Thief' depiction by the writers was a big mistake. Lastly you may be interested to know that Toronto was named the most Metropolitan city in the world. We are a melting pot of very many nationalities which makes for not only a very interesting and multi cultural city but also reflects all those cuisines, creating what is known as the gastronomical capital of North America. As for fashion trends here, im not the person to report on that as im all about comfort! ;-)

I live in Poland and one of my American friends who comes here often always complains about a lack of air conditioning. And even if there is air conditioning, he still complains it's too hot. So, I think it's a very American thing to have crazy cold interiors in summer. Not so good for the environment, btw. Let's not forget that every drink has to be ice cold and with ice cubes, or else it's not drinkable (this applies even in winter it seems).

I'm grateful for Emily in Paris because after 1 episode I came to KZfaq to find opinions on it and that was my first video on your channel. I had actually forgotten that, because you've made so much amazing content and I've learnt so much about fashion from you since then.

Thanks for the insightful info! I'm an American and have been in Paris for almost 10 years now. When it gets hot here, it's so unbearable. I bloat and sweat profusely. I need fans practically the whole day. I miss the AC. At the beginning of my relationship with my now husband (who's French), he didn't want the fan at bedtime. Now, he can't sleep without it. Another place that gets hot is my classroom, which can be insufferable. Some of my students have told me they didn't sleep well the night before because their bedroom was so hot. I was definitely spoiled back in the states!

I’m an American who was born and raised in California whose lives 13 years in NYC. California Stereotypes: we don’t all surf, but we do talk slower. New York Stereotypes: we do talk fast, but we’re not all rude, we’re just in a hurry :)

The show is wildly unrealistic and ridiculous at every turn, but I watch it for the escapism and fashion. Thanks for dispelling the cliches!

“Hierarchies are flatter in France” yes I would imagine that is the case, considering what happened to Louis and Marie Antoinette.🤪

I’m so happy that you mentioned Emily’s high heels in Paris. We went to Paris maybe 10 years ago and I wore flats everywhere. The streets are very difficult to walk in high heels - at least for me. Cobblestone streets are the worse! I hate when I see that in movies when they show an actress walking down the street in heels. So unrealistic. I look at it and cringe because I know that it’s gotta painful. I’ll wear heels in the office and flats outside the office to walk to the train station.

As a German, I knew right away you would say that it's unlikely for Germans to work on weekends. It's true. Weekends are seen as somewhat holy here. When I tell my friends I have to work on weekends, they all get irritated. Of course we have jobs where it's necessary and normal, like retail or hospital workers. But if you have a "regular" job that requires you to only come from Monday to Friday, extra hours on weekends are seen as almost unacceptable. And Sundays are on a completely different level, too, as all shops are closed and people are *supposed* to take time off and relax, going back to the Christian belief that God Himself rested on the seventh day. We are still quite strict with that. And let me tell you... When I was abroad and my British host family went grocery shopping on Sundays especially... it freaked me the hell out, because I wasn't used to anything being opened on Sundays. I couldn't belief how busy the streets were. In my area especially, the whole town seems asleep on Sundays. You really calm down then.

I'm Spanish, so we're lazy, always late, loud, friendly and into bullfighting and flamenco. I would say everything except the last two things is partially true. People do enjoy siestas, which doesn't mean we're lazy, and we're not unpunctual, we just go on a different schedule. But we are loud and friendly no doubt, like most countries in south Europe.

A great and informative video, as always! Sadly, I don’t really enjoy the series itself, but it’s great to learn something new from it through your commentary. Thank you so much for pointing out the unfunny Ukrainian “stereotype” - if one can even call it that. My Eastern European friends, who are lovely, honest, educated people, even the ones brought up in the west most of their lives, have to suffer xenophobia and are subject to cruel “jokes”, such as this; at work, school and amongst peers. Many reported this to equality commissions and there is zero appropriate reaction, at least here in the UK. Not enough people stand up to the shocking abuse. It matters, even a character in a show matters. Thank you Justine!

Thanks for sharing an authentic perspective! I actually recently parodied Emily in Paris on my account, but made the "Emily" character go to Italy, India, and Japan.

Hi, I am from Indonesia. About the "Ukrainian" thing, I think we also get some of that here. Indonesia has hundreds of ethnics that completely different to each other. Seeing some new friends could even feel like being thrown in a different world. In my province there is this one ethnicity that keep being portrayed as thieves or criminals in alot of movies and tv. Even I when I first met new friends in college they thought that I was so emotional or easy to get angry. When in fact I was just speak what's in my mind. There was an awkward moment when I call it out and try to speak from my perspective about how I see people and how people could see me in a different way. It's got better now but it was slightly dissapointing at the time.

Your comment regarding air conditioning is so true - it gave me a good laugh. In the Chicagoland area we joke that the coldest winter we ever survived is a summer working in an office. We must keep sweaters at our desks during the summer months.

I'm Russian and I was extremely offended by how they portrayed the Ukrainian character. Even when they first met, the way she was dressed, the way she talked, all of it was so over the top offensive.

Here a Spaniard living in Germany: I find it crazy that they consider fabric to be unhygienic in a sauna. In Spain NOT wearing fabric would be considered unhygienic!! I only went to a sauna here once and did not know where to look at (plus I was dying covered in my towel 🤣). So I am completely with you on that Justine… definitely not ever going to a sauna in Germany!

Finally someone talking about clichés, how basic they look and how annoying they can be. I'm from Colombia, so imagine how often I hear, watch or read about old negative clichés. I also have many friends from Eastern Europe, I feel them. It took me a while not to take those clichés personally and understand that it all means little knowledge, even coming from movie and series producers. As I already read in another comment: it's like they don't even care to look up a bit about the culture. Justine, I'm glad you brought all that up. It is to be hoped that it will push the industry to produce higher-level results. Salut.

Being german myself I would never ever go to a Sauna 🤣 No way !!! For the same ‘french’ reason

I do not watch Emily in Paris but I do enjoy learning about different cultures. About air conditioning, I am Canadian and where I live the summers are humid and the winters very cold. I prefer to maintain a comfortable temperature that is not too extreme for the body. I prefer to open windows (sometimes in winter) for ventilation before turning on air conditioning to a minimum or dressing warmly in winter and keep heating to what is needed. As for pronouncing words, this is an important point you make, Justine, to be understood. I do my best to pronounce words and also names of people from other countries as a sign of respect. Btw, Justine: Your red lip colour is great on you! It makes your blue eyes even more blue.

I don’t watch the show, but I do love watching you, Justine!! When I was lucky enough to visit France, I LOVED the Farmers’ Markets. Everything was so beautiful, so delicious. I’m planning on heading back to the Dordogne region this fall for a wedding, and I can’t wait. ❤️

That lipstick looks so good on you - just bought it! Mac Diva and D is for Danger. Gorgeous!❤️😊

Netflix has announced there is coming two more seasons. Love to hear your perspectives on the show. I’m Norwegian, but I also felt that it was insulting making the Ukrainian woman a thief.

The Seattle area doesn't often need air conditioning, either. I feel so validated about the American overuse of air conditioning, though. Work was always so freezing in the summer, while I like to keep my house closer to the seasonal temperatures.

I love this review. I am Irish and therefore have become accustomed to ignoring lazy stereotypes and clichés. Thank you in particular for calling out the somewhat offensive treatment of the Ukrainian character. I have nothing but positive things to say about all the eastern European people I have had the privilege of studying and working with and of calling my friends. Additionally, I have lived for many years in the UK and the US and spent significant time working and visiting both France and Germany, and your comments on the cultural differences are very on point. Your observations concerning A/C in the US made me laugh and are 100% accurate in my experience from NY to SF and from Chicago to Miami.

Thank you for having a video talking about true and not so true cliches. While I can't speak for New York specifically, it has always amused me how "northerners" will make fun of southerners lack of bitter cold tolerance. We have borne it for decades only to finally get some "say so" on social media as far as how intolerant northerners are of the heat. The comparisons roll in and out like the tide. Also, I have heard some northerners don't have air conditioning but heat is a must

I actually liked the show. My first time in France I didn't know about greeting everyone. When I worked in retail people sometimes couldn't be bothered with sentences walk up yo me and abruptly shout milk etc😀 I realised people are much friendlier and helpful in France with a good morning etc. I'm from Scotland and we are seen as drunks, not always true😄

I'm from Russia. Literally noone I know drinks vodka. Also wine culture is on the rise and there's a lot of great local wine you can get your hands on. Caviar is expensive as hell and maybe appears on the tables of avarage Russians once a year on some holiday or other. Matreshka dolls is the stuff for tourists and nobody else. Oh, but borsh is true. Every family has its resepie and I have to have it at least once a month. And you should definitely try and taste Russian crepes. They're as thin as French ones but less buttery and have more in common with a flatbread of sorts. What else? It's really difficult to find pure ethnic Russians. I, for example, have Polish and Ukranian roots. IMHO most of Slavic nations are mixed and historically connected to one another, but of course i can only speak to my family and my experience.

Oh, Justine. I tried Emily in Paris and it was so difficult to watch because of the stereotypes, I did not make it through one show. Even as a self-absorbed light hearted comedy, it was too much. But then you reviewed it. Now I have watched two seasons of shows with fresh eyes. Thank you, I think! It has been enjoyable to see Paris in the background and I really like the character of Silvie. She is really interesting. And your review makes me long to see Paris and other parts of Europe when we can all travel again.

Yess finally someone mentioning her unpractical wardrobe haha. As a Dutchie who is familiar with cobblestones (and who knows a bit about European Fashion) I wondered every episode; 1) How do you walk on those heels in those streets? 2) Are you not cold? (Because she wears barely any pants, thick coats or longsleeves). Also I feel like French fashion has more muted tones like Camilles style.