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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967
Right, this thread (I think) is about cultural differences. Perhaps a summary of what I (as an Englishman) know to be true about Americans would help here.
All Americans are:
Arrogant
Obsessed by money and celebrity
Extremely right wing politically
Stupid
Fat
Gun owners
Rude
Self-obsessed
Now, clearly this is nonsense - but I think a lot of UK people really do believe the above (or a large part of it). Perhaps it would be good to explore why some of the above points are commonly held as stereotypes? Are there/were there elements of truth in there or is it just pure xenophobia (perhaps a mixture of the two?).
Perhaps also an American member could let us have a similar list from the US perception of people from the UK (yeah, go on, we can take it!).
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Nekokami say I'm not supposed to stereotype....
Columist to Howard Roarke: What do you think of me? You may use any terms you like.
Howard Roarke: But I don't think of you.
Checklist:
Arrogant
Depends on you cultural definition of arrogant. Guarded maybe.
Extremely right wing politically: Is a limited government libertarian extreme right wing?
Stupid: Depends on who you ask...
Fat: Yes.
Gun owner: That's a loaded question....
Rude: Read my posting on this thread, and form your own opinion. I'm biased.
Self obsessed: Good question. At leasst I have a self....