Just to kick off some discussions here..
Twodays ago, I just heard that there was this so-called "Paris Syndrome". It has been found in a number of tourists, especially Japanese, who find the reality of Paris (locals, environment, services) , the opposite of the "Paris" in their dream.
"Paris Syndrome" leaves Japanese tourists in shock.
"Paris Syndrome", was first detailed in the psychiatric journal Nervure in 2004.
The news reported "around a dozen Japanese tourists a year need psychological treatment after visiting Paris as the reality of unfriendly locals and scruffy streets clashes with their expectations, a newspaper reported on Sunday."
Here are some more reasons...
"In Japanese shops, the customer is king, whereas here assistants hardly look at them ... People using public transport all look stern, and handbag snatchers increase the ill feeling."
Well, I think it's the clashes of different cultural mindsets, values, and personal expectations.
Is it another type of stereotyping?
Wonder what would the Parisians say I'm sure this news has sparked a wide-range discussions.
But, too bad, I can't read French.
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