How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
Jun 6th 2004, 9:28 pm
#136
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in
Dirk Bruere at Neopax wrote:
>
>
> Magda wrote:
>
>> Midday is LUNCH time.
>
>
> There's no such think as 'lunch', it's an American invention.
>
Where do you get that from? Not disputing it -- just never heard the
idea that "lunch" is an Americanism. "Dinner", or so the OED thinks,
is the main meal of the day, which you may take either around noon or in
the evening, depending on custom. In the formal sense, however, dinner
is always in the evening.
Steve
>
>
> Magda wrote:
>
>> Midday is LUNCH time.
>
>
> There's no such think as 'lunch', it's an American invention.
>
Where do you get that from? Not disputing it -- just never heard the
idea that "lunch" is an Americanism. "Dinner", or so the OED thinks,
is the main meal of the day, which you may take either around noon or in
the evening, depending on custom. In the formal sense, however, dinner
is always in the evening.
Steve
Jun 6th 2004, 9:35 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Féachadóir" <Féach@d.óir> wrote in message
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> Wear a maple leaf t-shirt and say 'eh' a lot
> --
He's not looking for sympathy.
BfB
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> --
He's not looking for sympathy.
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Jun 6th 2004, 9:40 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Peter File" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > > > Unfortunately, I drew the short straw and will be heading to Europe
on
> > > > a business trip this summer. Now my primary concern is just making
> > > > sure I get through this trip and back to the US safely in one piece.
> > > > I figure this will be a challenging task with all the reports of
> > > > anti-American protests and assaults on American tourists.
> > > >
> > > > That said I'm trying to compile a list of tactics that will prevent
me
> > > > from being a target:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Never dress casual - I figure most Americans can be spotted a
mile
> > > > away by something "wrong" with their wardrobe. Tailored English
suit
> > > > should help keep me out of trouble.
> > > > 2. No shouting or raised voices - Always speak at a level tone
> > > > 3. Show no emotion - No laughing, no smiling, no signs of
frustration
> > > > or desperation.
> > > > 4. Do not leave the hotel except for business - When the business
> > > > meetings are over, head straight back to the hotel and stay there.
> > > > 5. No American greetings - "Hey", "Hi", "Howdy" and "Yo" are
banned.
> > > > 6. No hand gestures when talking - especially no pointing
> > > > 7. Walk upright; do not flail arms too wildly when walking.
> > > > 8. "Bob's Your Uncle" - Rumor has it that this phrase will stop an
on
> > > > coming mob of hooligans in their tracks but I haven't confirmed
this?
> > > > 9. Correct words - "petrol" instead of "gas" or "fag" instead of
> > > > "cigarrette"
> > > > 10. Little Canadian flag lapel pin - Last resort, but I think the
> > > > Europeans would just assume I'm an American trying to fool them with
a
> > > > little Canadian flag pin.
> > >
> > > Lose some weight.
> > > Try to remember that in Europe we don't have 30lb steaks for dinner.
> > > Drive a car that is more economical then a 15 ton SUV that does around
> 10
> > > gallons to the mile.
> > > When entering a sports bar, never ask if thay can put on the baseball.
> > >
> > Wow, you've got a well researched opinion of the average
> > American. <snicker>
> Bloody hell, this thread is only meant to be a bit of fun. I hate all
people
> equally, whether American, French, German, Algerian,
Thai..................
And besides that, Bob *is* my uncle.
BfB
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> > > > Unfortunately, I drew the short straw and will be heading to Europe
on
> > > > a business trip this summer. Now my primary concern is just making
> > > > sure I get through this trip and back to the US safely in one piece.
> > > > I figure this will be a challenging task with all the reports of
> > > > anti-American protests and assaults on American tourists.
> > > >
> > > > That said I'm trying to compile a list of tactics that will prevent
me
> > > > from being a target:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Never dress casual - I figure most Americans can be spotted a
mile
> > > > away by something "wrong" with their wardrobe. Tailored English
suit
> > > > should help keep me out of trouble.
> > > > 2. No shouting or raised voices - Always speak at a level tone
> > > > 3. Show no emotion - No laughing, no smiling, no signs of
frustration
> > > > or desperation.
> > > > 4. Do not leave the hotel except for business - When the business
> > > > meetings are over, head straight back to the hotel and stay there.
> > > > 5. No American greetings - "Hey", "Hi", "Howdy" and "Yo" are
banned.
> > > > 6. No hand gestures when talking - especially no pointing
> > > > 7. Walk upright; do not flail arms too wildly when walking.
> > > > 8. "Bob's Your Uncle" - Rumor has it that this phrase will stop an
on
> > > > coming mob of hooligans in their tracks but I haven't confirmed
this?
> > > > 9. Correct words - "petrol" instead of "gas" or "fag" instead of
> > > > "cigarrette"
> > > > 10. Little Canadian flag lapel pin - Last resort, but I think the
> > > > Europeans would just assume I'm an American trying to fool them with
a
> > > > little Canadian flag pin.
> > >
> > > Lose some weight.
> > > Try to remember that in Europe we don't have 30lb steaks for dinner.
> > > Drive a car that is more economical then a 15 ton SUV that does around
> 10
> > > gallons to the mile.
> > > When entering a sports bar, never ask if thay can put on the baseball.
> > >
> > Wow, you've got a well researched opinion of the average
> > American. <snicker>
> Bloody hell, this thread is only meant to be a bit of fun. I hate all
people
> equally, whether American, French, German, Algerian,
Thai..................
And besides that, Bob *is* my uncle.
BfB
Jun 6th 2004, 9:41 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
Dirk Bruere at Neopax writes:
> There's no such think as 'lunch', it's an American invention.
If something is invented, then it obviously exists.
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> There's no such think as 'lunch', it's an American invention.
If something is invented, then it obviously exists.
--
Transpose hotmail and mxsmanic in my e-mail address to reach me directly.
Jun 6th 2004, 9:42 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Bill Bonde ( ``I could have nailed the St. Helena goat's pelt to the
deck'' )" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Ian Phillips wrote:
> >
> > What do you mean look at our money?
> >
> It looks like it came from a game of Monopoly.
Monopoly money is worth more.
BfB
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> Ian Phillips wrote:
> >
> > What do you mean look at our money?
> >
> It looks like it came from a game of Monopoly.
Monopoly money is worth more.
BfB
Jun 6th 2004, 9:43 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"The Rifleman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "BfB" <_@-._> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> >
> > "westprog" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > "Magda" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 17:41:48 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, Stephen
> Glynn
> > > > <[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked
> > like
> > > this :
> > > >
> > > > ...
> > > > ... Don't try to confuse Americans by using metric. Twenty five
> stone
> > =
> > > 350lb.
> > > > ...
> > > > ... Steve
> > > >
> > > > I'm always amazed that they count the *time* like the rest of us...
> > >
> > > They don't. Notice how it's 9/11, not 11/9.
> > >
> > >
> > That is because it IS 9/11.
> >
> > BfB
> >
> > No its 11 / 9/ 2001 the 11th of september 2001
No, it's not.
news:[email protected]...
> "BfB" <_@-._> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> >
> > "westprog" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > "Magda" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 17:41:48 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, Stephen
> Glynn
> > > > <[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked
> > like
> > > this :
> > > >
> > > > ...
> > > > ... Don't try to confuse Americans by using metric. Twenty five
> stone
> > =
> > > 350lb.
> > > > ...
> > > > ... Steve
> > > >
> > > > I'm always amazed that they count the *time* like the rest of us...
> > >
> > > They don't. Notice how it's 9/11, not 11/9.
> > >
> > >
> > That is because it IS 9/11.
> >
> > BfB
> >
> > No its 11 / 9/ 2001 the 11th of september 2001
No, it's not.
Jun 6th 2004, 9:47 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"MacP" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:40c35ac6.9188922@news...
> On 5 Jun 2004 23:15:24 -0700, [email protected] (Mean Mr Mustard)
> wrote:
> >Unfortunately, I drew the short straw and will be heading to Europe on
> >a business trip this summer. Now my primary concern is just making
> >sure I get through this trip and back to the US safely in one piece.
> >I figure this will be a challenging task with all the reports of
> >anti-American protests and assaults on American tourists.
> >
> >That said I'm trying to compile a list of tactics that will prevent me
> >from being a target:
> >Any other suggestions?
> Unless you have a Home Office licence to pack a personal weapon, call
> International Intelligence Limited
> Operations Centre
> The Leas
> Eastington Bridge
> Stonehouse
> Gloucestershire
> GL10 3SQ
> United Kingdom
> Tel: +44 (0)1453791444
> Fax: +44(0)1453791550
> E-mail: [email protected]
> http://www.int-int.info/
> Or you could contact their US office:
> International Intelligence Limited
> US office
> 762 South Acacia Ave
> Rialto
> California
> CA 92376 - 71106
> USA
> Telephone/Fax - 001 909 8755417
> From their fact sheet:
> "We pride ourselves in employing only former members of The Special
> Air Service (SAS) for Close Protection Bodyguard tasks. Our teams are
> often supported by linguists and technical staff. Close Protection
> Bodyguards can be deployed internationally with the minimum of notice
> alongside specialist trained bodyguard/drivers."
> Needless to say it will cost you, but at least you can enjoy the
> satisfaction of knowing that you are being protected by people who are
> so competent that the US Delta force was modelled on them and who have
> trained everyone from the French Foreign Legion to the Taliban.
Oh no, not that British, stiff upper lip, line. They have a tough time
hitting a target right beside them, like an Irish taxi driver, for example.
BfB
> On 5 Jun 2004 23:15:24 -0700, [email protected] (Mean Mr Mustard)
> wrote:
> >Unfortunately, I drew the short straw and will be heading to Europe on
> >a business trip this summer. Now my primary concern is just making
> >sure I get through this trip and back to the US safely in one piece.
> >I figure this will be a challenging task with all the reports of
> >anti-American protests and assaults on American tourists.
> >
> >That said I'm trying to compile a list of tactics that will prevent me
> >from being a target:
> >Any other suggestions?
> Unless you have a Home Office licence to pack a personal weapon, call
> International Intelligence Limited
> Operations Centre
> The Leas
> Eastington Bridge
> Stonehouse
> Gloucestershire
> GL10 3SQ
> United Kingdom
> Tel: +44 (0)1453791444
> Fax: +44(0)1453791550
> E-mail: [email protected]
> http://www.int-int.info/
> Or you could contact their US office:
> International Intelligence Limited
> US office
> 762 South Acacia Ave
> Rialto
> California
> CA 92376 - 71106
> USA
> Telephone/Fax - 001 909 8755417
> From their fact sheet:
> "We pride ourselves in employing only former members of The Special
> Air Service (SAS) for Close Protection Bodyguard tasks. Our teams are
> often supported by linguists and technical staff. Close Protection
> Bodyguards can be deployed internationally with the minimum of notice
> alongside specialist trained bodyguard/drivers."
> Needless to say it will cost you, but at least you can enjoy the
> satisfaction of knowing that you are being protected by people who are
> so competent that the US Delta force was modelled on them and who have
> trained everyone from the French Foreign Legion to the Taliban.
Oh no, not that British, stiff upper lip, line. They have a tough time
hitting a target right beside them, like an Irish taxi driver, for example.
BfB
Jun 6th 2004, 9:47 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 22:06:12 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, Dirk Bruere at Neopax
<[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
...
...
... Magda wrote:
...
... > On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 21:30:23 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, Dirk Bruere at Neopax
... > <[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
... >
... >
... > ... > 28a Don't ask for Coke with your dinner.
... > ...
... > ... And only English poofs have 'dinner' in the evening, instead of dinnertime ie
... > ... mid day.
... >
... > Midday is LUNCH time.
...
... There's no such think as 'lunch', it's an American invention.
They don't have lunch, they eat sandwiches.
<[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
...
...
... Magda wrote:
...
... > On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 21:30:23 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, Dirk Bruere at Neopax
... > <[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
... >
... >
... > ... > 28a Don't ask for Coke with your dinner.
... > ...
... > ... And only English poofs have 'dinner' in the evening, instead of dinnertime ie
... > ... mid day.
... >
... > Midday is LUNCH time.
...
... There's no such think as 'lunch', it's an American invention.
They don't have lunch, they eat sandwiches.
Jun 6th 2004, 9:49 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Maria" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 14:39:27 -0400, "BfB" <_@-._> wrote:
> >
> >"The Rifleman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >>
> >> > > What assaults on American tourists? I spend three months a year in
> >> Europe
> >> > > and have never seen this. You should stay home until you grow some
> >> balls.
> >> > > Your disgusting and an embarrassment to all real Americans.
> >> > >
> >> > > Ryan
> >> > >
> >> > I second that one!
> >> >
> >> > BfB
> >> >
> >> > I guess you spent your Uk time in a B52 base then)
> >>
> >I've spent some time in London...haven't seen many English
> >though..
> What do they look like?
Lord Edmund Blackadder, I think.
BfB
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> On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 14:39:27 -0400, "BfB" <_@-._> wrote:
> >
> >"The Rifleman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >>
> >> > > What assaults on American tourists? I spend three months a year in
> >> Europe
> >> > > and have never seen this. You should stay home until you grow some
> >> balls.
> >> > > Your disgusting and an embarrassment to all real Americans.
> >> > >
> >> > > Ryan
> >> > >
> >> > I second that one!
> >> >
> >> > BfB
> >> >
> >> > I guess you spent your Uk time in a B52 base then
)> >>
> >I've spent some time in London...haven't seen many English
> >though..
> What do they look like?
Lord Edmund Blackadder, I think.
BfB
Jun 6th 2004, 9:50 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"MacP" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:40c365e5.12035726@news...
> On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 12:35:20 -0400, "BfB" <_@-._> wrote:
> >Wow, you've got a well researched opinion of the average
> >American. <snicker>
> >
> >BfB
> You've missed the whole point of this thread completely.
I have not. But thanks for caring.
BfB
> On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 12:35:20 -0400, "BfB" <_@-._> wrote:
> >Wow, you've got a well researched opinion of the average
> >American. <snicker>
> >
> >BfB
> You've missed the whole point of this thread completely.
I have not. But thanks for caring.
BfB
Jun 6th 2004, 9:52 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"MacP" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:40c368e9.12808347@news...
> On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 08:51:24 GMT, [email protected] (Maria)
> wrote:
> >On 5 Jun 2004 23:15:24 -0700, [email protected] (Mean Mr Mustard)
> >wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Any other suggestions?
> >
> >Oh yeah...and don't expect the same level of service that you get in
> >the US.
> >Someone told me once that their American friends came here and when
> >they wanted an ice cream from a roadside seller, they pulled up and
> >sat in their car waiting for the ice cream to be brought over to them.
> >
> >
> >We pack our own groceries here.
> Speaking as someone familiar with the US, that sounds like a pretty
> unlikely story. Like the popular North American belief that English
> people never wash. I lived in England for years and lots of English
> people wash at least once a week.
What about that whole 'running water' thing?
BfB
> On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 08:51:24 GMT, [email protected] (Maria)
> wrote:
> >On 5 Jun 2004 23:15:24 -0700, [email protected] (Mean Mr Mustard)
> >wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Any other suggestions?
> >
> >Oh yeah...and don't expect the same level of service that you get in
> >the US.
> >Someone told me once that their American friends came here and when
> >they wanted an ice cream from a roadside seller, they pulled up and
> >sat in their car waiting for the ice cream to be brought over to them.
> >
> >
> >We pack our own groceries here.
> Speaking as someone familiar with the US, that sounds like a pretty
> unlikely story. Like the popular North American belief that English
> people never wash. I lived in England for years and lots of English
> people wash at least once a week.
What about that whole 'running water' thing?
BfB
Jun 6th 2004, 9:55 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Dirk Bruere at Neopax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> OldWiseMan wrote:
> > "jos boersema" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >
> >>28. Don't be seen drinking soft-drinks at all in public. Drink coffee or
> >
> > tea
> >
> >> instead. When you want to eat in public, emphasize the coziness of
the
> >> experience, not the feeding frenzy.
> >
> >
> > 28a Don't ask for Coke with your dinner.
> And only English poofs have 'dinner' in the evening, instead of dinnertime
ie
> mid day.
That would be suppah.
BfB
news:[email protected]...
> OldWiseMan wrote:
> > "jos boersema" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >
> >>28. Don't be seen drinking soft-drinks at all in public. Drink coffee or
> >
> > tea
> >
> >> instead. When you want to eat in public, emphasize the coziness of
the
> >> experience, not the feeding frenzy.
> >
> >
> > 28a Don't ask for Coke with your dinner.
> And only English poofs have 'dinner' in the evening, instead of dinnertime
ie
> mid day.
That would be suppah.
BfB
Jun 6th 2004, 9:55 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Dirk Bruere at Neopax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Magda wrote:
> > On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 21:30:23 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, Dirk Bruere at
Neopax
> > <[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
> >
> >
> > ... > 28a Don't ask for Coke with your dinner.
> > ...
> > ... And only English poofs have 'dinner' in the evening, instead of
dinnertime ie
> > ... mid day.
> >
> > Midday is LUNCH time.
> There's no such think as 'lunch', it's an American invention.
It's called 'evolution'.
BfB
news:[email protected]...
> Magda wrote:
> > On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 21:30:23 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, Dirk Bruere at
Neopax
> > <[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
> >
> >
> > ... > 28a Don't ask for Coke with your dinner.
> > ...
> > ... And only English poofs have 'dinner' in the evening, instead of
dinnertime ie
> > ... mid day.
> >
> > Midday is LUNCH time.
> There's no such think as 'lunch', it's an American invention.
It's called 'evolution'.
BfB
Jun 6th 2004, 9:57 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
[email protected] (Mean Mr Mustard) wrote in message news:<[email protected] om>...
> Unfortunately, I drew the short straw and will be heading to Europe on
> a business trip this summer. Now my primary concern is just making
> sure I get through this trip and back to the US safely in one piece.
> I figure this will be a challenging task with all the reports of
> anti-American protests and assaults on American tourists.
>
> That said I'm trying to compile a list of tactics that will prevent me
> from being a target:
>
> 1. Never dress casual - I figure most Americans can be spotted a mile
> away by something "wrong" with their wardrobe. Tailored English suit
> should help keep me out of trouble.
> 2. No shouting or raised voices - Always speak at a level tone
> 3. Show no emotion ? No laughing, no smiling, no signs of frustration
> or desperation.
> 4. Do not leave the hotel except for business ? When the business
> meetings are over, head straight back to the hotel and stay there.
> 5. No American greetings ? "Hey", "Hi", "Howdy" and "Yo" are banned.
> 6. No hand gestures when talking ? especially no pointing
> 7. Walk upright; do not flail arms too wildly when walking.
> 8. "Bob's Your Uncle" ? Rumor has it that this phrase will stop an on
> coming mob of hooligans in their tracks but I haven't confirmed this?
> 9. Correct words - "petrol" instead of "gas" or "fag" instead of
> "cigarrette"
> 10. Little Canadian flag lapel pin - Last resort, but I think the
> Europeans would just assume I'm an American trying to fool them with a
> little Canadian flag pin.
>
> Any other suggestions?
Little advice:
Down here in Argentina Americans try to " blend" useing what I can
only describe as 1900 English outfit for hunting in Africa. Kaki short
and shirt. They are only missing the 500 nitro express rifle!!.
t- shirt and jeans. Used of course. No fancy shades or baseball cao
please.
And if you are cold buy the cheapest jacket you can find at the
location.
FerFal
> Unfortunately, I drew the short straw and will be heading to Europe on
> a business trip this summer. Now my primary concern is just making
> sure I get through this trip and back to the US safely in one piece.
> I figure this will be a challenging task with all the reports of
> anti-American protests and assaults on American tourists.
>
> That said I'm trying to compile a list of tactics that will prevent me
> from being a target:
>
> 1. Never dress casual - I figure most Americans can be spotted a mile
> away by something "wrong" with their wardrobe. Tailored English suit
> should help keep me out of trouble.
> 2. No shouting or raised voices - Always speak at a level tone
> 3. Show no emotion ? No laughing, no smiling, no signs of frustration
> or desperation.
> 4. Do not leave the hotel except for business ? When the business
> meetings are over, head straight back to the hotel and stay there.
> 5. No American greetings ? "Hey", "Hi", "Howdy" and "Yo" are banned.
> 6. No hand gestures when talking ? especially no pointing
> 7. Walk upright; do not flail arms too wildly when walking.
> 8. "Bob's Your Uncle" ? Rumor has it that this phrase will stop an on
> coming mob of hooligans in their tracks but I haven't confirmed this?
> 9. Correct words - "petrol" instead of "gas" or "fag" instead of
> "cigarrette"
> 10. Little Canadian flag lapel pin - Last resort, but I think the
> Europeans would just assume I'm an American trying to fool them with a
> little Canadian flag pin.
>
> Any other suggestions?
Little advice:
Down here in Argentina Americans try to " blend" useing what I can
only describe as 1900 English outfit for hunting in Africa. Kaki short
and shirt. They are only missing the 500 nitro express rifle!!.
t- shirt and jeans. Used of course. No fancy shades or baseball cao
please.
And if you are cold buy the cheapest jacket you can find at the
location.
FerFal
Jun 6th 2004, 10:02 pm
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Re: How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"BfB" <_@-._> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Frank White" <fwhite*NOSPAM*@colfax.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Don't do any of the above. Instead, shave your head, wear
> > grungy clothes, spill cheap beer all over yourself, talk
> > REALLY LOUD in an incomprenhsible accent and shout a lot...
> > And everyone will assume you're just another soccer hooligan
> > and ignore you.
> >
> > Except for the police, who may arrest you and beat the snot
> > out of you on general principles.
> >
> > FW
>
> The police thing seems to be universal. (not that I have any experince in
> that matter)
>
> BfB
You lucky sons of b!!
Down here they put a nice 9mm Fabricaciones Militares round in your
head and dump you in a river.
> "Frank White" <fwhite*NOSPAM*@colfax.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Don't do any of the above. Instead, shave your head, wear
> > grungy clothes, spill cheap beer all over yourself, talk
> > REALLY LOUD in an incomprenhsible accent and shout a lot...
> > And everyone will assume you're just another soccer hooligan
> > and ignore you.
> >
> > Except for the police, who may arrest you and beat the snot
> > out of you on general principles.
> >
> > FW
>
> The police thing seems to be universal. (not that I have any experince in
> that matter)
>
> BfB
You lucky sons of b!!
Down here they put a nice 9mm Fabricaciones Militares round in your
head and dump you in a river.