The rivalry between Spain and France It has been a constant in European history. A relationship marked by wars, diplomatic conflicts and cultural clashes that, although they have been left behind in time, continue to feed stereotypes and tensions between both societies. In that sense, Andrea, a Spanish woman who lives in Paris, has launched a reflection on the matter through her TikTok account, ‘andrea.lavio’, in which she assures that the rejection What some Spaniards feel towards the french It does not correspond to what the French may have towards Spain.
In the video, the Spanish content creator seemed surprised when addressing the topic of contempt which, according to her, is perceived in Spain towards France. “I don’t understand why the French are so hated in Spain,” she says in the video, questioning the true reason for this animosity that, to her, seems inherited from past times. “I understand where it comes from, okay, like Napoleon, history… clash of cultures… I can see it,” says Andrea, recognizing that the conflict between both countries has roots in historical events that they marked entire generations.
But the aspect that most attracts the attention of this young Spanish woman is what she considers a lack of reciprocity in that negative perception. According to Andrea, the French do not seem to have the same feeling towards Spain and its citizens: “The problem is that the French do not like us that much, the hatred is not so reciprocal.” And, although he admits that he has had occasional “raffles” with the occasional Frenchman, he assures that has not perceived the same rejection which, in his opinion, some Spaniards express towards the French country. «Let’s see, I obviously have my stories as a Spaniard in France and I have had my scuffles, but it’s not that they say ‘oh, Spaniards… Spain, Spaniards, blah blah blah…’. It doesn’t happen, loves,” he says.
Andrea’s daily life in Paris
Andrea also explains how this situation affects your daily life and your work relationshipsespecially when his co-workers in Paris ask him about the opinion of the Spanish people about their country. In these cases, Andrea tries to soften reality and responds with diplomacy. «Nothing, divine, they love Paris, good vibes, good vibes. Spoiler: no,” he comments in an attempt to disguise what, according to her, the Spanish think of their French neighbors.
“Let’s see, the ones I get along with I always make the joke, they know it,” he adds, revealing that, with those he has more confidence, he has talked about the subject. «But literally, it’s not to be super defensive, but what is typically said, and it’s real, there is everything. There are more edgy Frenchmen, obviously, heavier, and also friendlier and more good-natured,” he assures, to which he adds: “Believe me, he’s serious.”
Finally, for Andrea, the supposed rivalry or animosity that some Spaniards feel towards the French It’s not something the French share.. «So well, it’s a little bit to understand what this hatred comes from and why it is not reciprocal, because the French even don’t care a little about Spain. We are not that important to them,” he concludes.
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