"They were nothing like the French people I had imagined. If anything, they were too kind, too generous and too knowledgable in the fields of plumbing and electricity"

In this quote, the speaker, David Sedaris, is expressing his surprise and appreciation for the French people he came across. He had actually preconceived notions about the French, but upon fulfilling them, he discovered that they were not at all what he had thought of. Rather of being cold and aloof, they were extremely kind and generous. In addition, he was impressed by their knowledge and competence in practical abilities such as plumbing and electrical energy. This quote highlights the concept that our presumptions and stereotypes about a certain group of people may not constantly be accurate, and it is very important to keep an open mind and want to challenge our presumptions.