The French have culture, and in Normandy where my house is they have an attitude and culture very similar to that of Devon and Cornwall, very Laid Back, however very passionate about things that matter,
Yes the french surrendered during the 2nd World War, But Faced with the Army of a country that had been preparing for that war for years whilst every one else was recovering from the 1st World war, If it wasnt for the channel and some good planes, england would have probably also been forced to surrender.
So in response to the comment of us knocking the french I stick up two fingers as a response, but you would probably miss the irony of that.