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[Magwitch]

@Joan

I have to ask, given your positive outcome with their stay; any regrets about the above comment? I’ve had a few French middle-aged couples (and less than) over the summer, all delightful, who have given me splendid reviews, both verbal and stars. On reflection, I can’t generalise on any nationality giving crap reviews; it’s too simplistic to do so.

Normally I would agree with you but the subject of French leaving low ratings has been discussed on here several times (hence the !).
I should have been more explicit and said low star ratings rather than crappy reviews, in hindsight. The reality is that I’ve hosted over 60 sets of French guests and around 70% of them leave 4* or less. The actual written reviews are no worse or better than anyone else’s but that percentage of 4* ratings is way above the norm. I’m a superhost at the moment so it is definitely a significant pattern with French guests. I don’t have a problem with it, it’s just an observation.

See here for one of the discussions:

What is it with the French and the Dutch and the 4/3 stars?

I know, I know. It’s been discussed before, But I’ve just received a review from a French couple who were delightful guests. We had a great chat and a laugh, they loved the room, blah de blah de blah. Recent Dutch guests were a similar experience. Reviews are 4* all round. Whatever. Personally, I think it’s fair. But Air thinks I have ‘Room for Improvement’ with the usual condescending message and yellow warning sign. 4* = Great. So what exactly is the f**kin problem here? I’ve “only”…