r/AskEurope • u/lencc • Feb 02 '25

Travel Which European country has the friendliest/kindest people?

Or name a few if you cannot decide just for one.

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u/helendill99 France Feb 03 '25

staff went above and beyond to help in spite of my shitty French.

I'm willing to bed they went above and beyond BECAUSE of your shitty french. Most tourists or foreigners don't even bother trying the language. I'm glad you did and that you were treated well in return. Well deserved

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u/ERuoSuV Feb 03 '25

The french taught me how much worth it is to invest a few hours to learn some language basics when you visit another country. French are so much nicer when you at least try to speak french. You dont need to be able to carry a whole conversation but a few phrases like saying hello, asking for direction or order a simple breakfast or coffee are enough.

And thats an experience i observe in every country i have ever been. Speaking a little bit of local language makes people more friendly and willingfull to help aaaand you got to some places a normal tourist will never see