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Re: Sense of humour differences
Originally Posted by cheradenine
(Post 13177146)
It's certain parts of the US that won't get us. I work with a guy from Boston that absolutely got my joke when he asked what brought me to America. My response was 'an airplane'. He laughed and admitted he walked right into that.
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Re: Sense of humour differences
Originally Posted by Hiro11
(Post 13177050)
Oh the irony of robin complaining about someone's "contemptuousness". Look in the mirror, or at least at your post history. Also, nothing in my post is "contemptuous" in the slightest.
Also, this thread is full of perfect examples of arrogant, patronizing, condescending expats trying to pass off their behavior as "a cultural difference". Maybe the problem is you? |
Re: Sense of humour differences
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
(Post 13175844)
Perfect example of a cultural gap causing failed understanding.
Originally Posted by Hiro11
(Post 13177050)
Also, this thread is full of perfect examples of arrogant, patronizing, condescending expats trying to pass off their behavior as "a cultural difference". Maybe the problem is you? I can only repeat my previous post :blink: OP, don't worry. It's not normally like this, you'll be fine :) |
Re: Sense of humour differences
Originally Posted by cheradenine
(Post 13177146)
It's certain parts of the US that won't get us. I work with a guy from Boston that absolutely got my joke when he asked what brought me to America. My response was 'an airplane'. He laughed and admitted he walked right into that.
Boston, the Hub of the Universe, is an endlessly fascinating place. It really is my second home, after London. (Even though I haven’t lived there since 1996.) Logan Airport in Boston is actually Hell. Almost every uniformed person who works there is a rude, fascistic, entitled, jumped-up twerp. But, when I landed at Logan in June 2020, deplaning from a BA flight with just 24 passengers, I ran into a Boston police officer who started chatting to me and said “welcome home!†Sappy, I know, but I started crying. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...500d97ff9.jpeg |
Re: Sense of humour differences
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 13177176)
Hmm I would’ve said aeroplane ..
Boston, the Hub of the Universe, is an endlessly fascinating place. It really is my second home, after London. (Even though I haven’t lived there since 1996.) Logan Airport in Boston is actually Hell. Almost every uniformed person who works there is a rude, fascistic, entitled, jumped-up twerp. But, when I landed at Logan in June 2020, deplaning from a BA flight with just 24 passengers, I ran into a Boston police officer who started chatting to me and said “welcome home!†Sappy, I know, but I started crying. Maybe he was joking and you didn't realise it :scarper: |
Re: Sense of humour differences
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
(Post 13177177)
Maybe he was joking and you didn't realise it :scarper:
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Re: Sense of humour differences
Well I'll be honest, I'm still very dry with my humour and wit, and very snarky in my humour too. Some got it right away - other's have learned the style of humour and understand it coming from me. So just be you - those who matter will eventually learn your humour style and begin to find it funny!
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Re: Sense of humour differences
I believe only certain people appreciate certain humor. Yesterday I was contemplating going to the cinema to watch the film 'boogie man'. I told my gf that i'm not sure if i'm intrigued enough as i'm not into disco.
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Re: Sense of humour differences
If you look at some of the better US comedies like Curb Your Enthusiasm (one of my all time favourite shows - I'm biased), I think it's clear that our trans-Atlantic friends are more than capable of appreciating the type of humour we're used to in the UK. Also, one of my guilty Youtube pleasures is watching Americans react to British comedy. Overall, the only thing they tend to miss are those cultural references very unique to the UK, including of course when regional dialect or turn of phrase is used. Otherwise, The Office, Peep Show (one of my American wife's favourites), Alan Partridge, One Foot In The Grave, Blackadder... they get it. As long as they're not completely braindead I think you should be ok. If they are braindead to, or get offended by dry humour, then you're kind of weeding out the people you probably don't want to spend much time around. Job's a good'un.
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