Hell, I was just in France about 4 weeks ago - if there is much hate for Americans right now, it's not that present as people like to imagine - much of the war on Iraq and other issues is sort of "sooooo yesterday."
As in, there isn't much reason to argue over issues when whats done is done.
For the most part and for most sentiments they don't really mind Americans and are appreciative of what we did do for them years ago, but just as in any nation, there is going to also be those people who don't like you.
It was obvious among some people but it's nothing different from appearing as a minority in an area that doesn't like them in our own country. Of course, if you have the money, all is good
