How many more stereotypes are we going to see in this little parade?
Oh, I know, how about : "Fitz should declare war while he's there, they'll surrender and he'll have his own country to run"?
I can take a joke as well as the next guy, and then some, but you guys are spouting this stuff as if it was canon law or something.
Allow me to debunk a few myths : French people bathe regularly, although like everywhere you will come across a dirtbag or two. And they do use deodorant. Ever hear of "eau de cologne"? Sure, it isn't for armpits, but we have that too. French people aren't any more hostile to english-speaking tourists than anyone else. However, as always when abroad, it's nice to start with whatever bits and pieces of national language you can put together. It breaks the ice, and makes people want to help you out.
Now for the truths : many female armpits are hairy, but fortunately not all ; many females are nymphomaniacs, but unfortunately not all...
Where are you going exactly Fitz? If you're in Bordeaux, let me know, we'll go have a drink. Although you'll probably be staying in Paris if you're only here for a few days.