Are Americans really an different to us?
 

In september i will be moving to US for 6 months to 1 year. I basically want to know what Americans are like. I hear alot of stereotypes but im not sure i believe them. Are there any clear differences which are obvious??

i will be very lonely if i cannot make friends. I am quite a shy person but when people are very like me i can usually come out my shell. i like making a joke out of everything, i like 'taking the piss' out of my friends, i sort of like spontaniaty (sp) and self-depricating people. i find people who take themselves seriously quite intimidating.

do you think i will be liked? Is there any anti-english people there? does being english make you kind of stand out??

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Whereabouts in the US are you going to and on what visa?

:)

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

And what is the purpose of his coming here............. for what sort of company will he be working...

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Oh yeah, we Yanks have very long memories and dislike all things British! We all especially love to reinact the Boston tea party where we dumped all the precious tea overboard! :p

Just kidding ya, hon. If anything, a good majority of Americans will be fascinated by your accent and the fact that you are British. You will get any and all manner of idiotic questions (eg Do you celebrate Independence Day in England?), and you'll have to resist giving them some idiotic response.

What stereotypes have you heard/read? Let us know and we can let you know how true they are. I'll say that stereotypes are there for a reason, and you very well could meet people just like that. But for every person that fits a stereotype, there are plenty who don't. Whereabouts will you be staying and we can tell what types you may likely meet.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Americans are just like any other people. They come in shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities. There will be some you like, some you don't and some who will become life long friends.

Just anticipate you may well end up having to explain your jokes and they quite often do not understand mickey taking and can think you are being serious. Like they will have to get to know you, you will have to get to know them and understand who you can joke with and who you cannot. One of my brother-in-laws has known me for 15 years and I can still say the most outrageous exagerations to him and he takes it all in.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

One thing that the majority of Brits feel about Americans is that we don't know about taking the "piss". Ragging on someone's faults or even our own is not the norm here.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

I used to self-deprecate... but I wasn't very good at it.

Americans are generally like mogwai; happy, sweet and fun to be around. But if you take their mudkipz, or mock their beer, they turn into gremlins. Woe betide you then, sonny Jim.

What an American may look like in its natural habitat:
http://gremlins.files.wordpress.com/...gizmpillow.jpg


If you want to make friends, find a hobby and join a club. Be it softball, dancing, soaker - that's the best way to meet people.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

really?? so what do they find funny? because most of my humour is kind of like that!!

i will be going to Virginia

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Americans love the Brits, I have never seen such generosity and real friendliness as I have when I have visited the USA, the women loooove an English accent and they seem to prefer us to their own men…is it just the accent though?

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

which PART of VA...!!! :ohmy:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

He's generalizing :eek:

Most Yanks will think you are from Oz and won't understand a blooming thing you sods are yapping about.:zzz:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Let's hope it's not the religion portion ... Holy Rollers will frighten him away for sure.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Unfortunatley i do not know! I wish I did. Geeez aus accents arent that similar to british! but i kinda think no one will think im british because i dont speak the queens english, im a northerner!
but it is an adventure, i havent even been on holiday to America and I am very excited

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Oh Good Lord. American women, as a demographic group, do not prefer you to their own men. The American women that happen to fancy you are the only ones. So, unless you've slept with every woman in the country and they've all sworn never to touch American cock again, your theory is shit. There are buckets and loads that don't care about you or your accent - they're just not the ones that you will ever know. :rolleyes:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Wow are you in for an interesting adventure. Will you be working in the DC area? If so, then you will meet up with so many foreigners that you will think you are still on the European continent. Life in America is interesting and our way of working is different from yours. People generally are friendly if you learn how to smile and appear friendly and open.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

[QUOTE=yodfrodo;7467046]Unfortunatley i do not know! I wish I did. Geeez aus accents arent that similar to british! but i kinda think no one will think im british because i dont speak the queens english, im a northerner!
but it is an adventure, i havent even been on holiday to America and I am very excited[/QUOTE]

You will love it,,,brilliant Country and fantastic people.:thumbsup:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Duh, it's the uncut alternate digits.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Well every one that hat is not pushing for an old age pension has shown an interest in me to be honest, I have never met one that has not had a smile or a nice word to say, pity I did not meet you …I might have put a smile on that grumpy face of yours…….then again.:lol:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

It is that statement referring to what I think it refers to? :rofl:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

conceited much?

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

That's because American women are just slutty in general.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Possibly ...yes... true...yes.:thumbup:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Once you see one pretty face, you've seen 'em all. Problem is, there are just too damn many naive women out there who don't get to meet many non-USCs and are easily taken in just by the accent. Once they're around you enough, they'll see through the voice.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

You won't find any anti-english people mate. They're just about the only people in the world that really like us. Most of them anyway.
You might get a few dick comments about kicking your ass in 1776 and you'd be speaking german if it wasn't for them. You'll have to work out a few comebacks for that. And if you do let me know because I still can't think of anything good.
You will stand out and get weird looks when you speak. It's a bit weird at first but after a while you get used to it. Being a northerner you'll definitely be asked if you are australian/irish/german.
Also when they find out you are english they'll ask where you are from, you'll tell them and they'll say is that near London and you'll say yes (because it's easier).
I actually think they americans take the piss as much as us, it's just our accents confuse them. For some reason they tend to think we know a lot and so believe everything we say.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

This is true. My wife doesn't like the english accent at all. i'm serious. I managed to pull her in spite of the way i talk.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

American women are classy IMO, some might be a bit slow in the old brain-box department but they are kind and giving from what I have experienced…they dress smart and always look good unlike some of the women here in Australia unfortunately…I like American folk and have never had an experience with them in the 4 visits I have had…even the New York barmen are funny in a grumpy way, I asked one foe a scotch with ice and he filled the glass full of ice…I said “I only want a couple of pieces of ice please” his reply ” you wanna scotch on the rocks or don’t ya” classic American humour.:)

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Well I heard you like it! :lol:

omg, incoming posts.. this will be good. Bring the popcorn?

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

oh i see. I have a cheshire accent, so its not really very strong but certainly not posh. i actually love american accents, i think they sound enthusiastic. i dont mind ignorant people who know nothing about UK, just aslong as their friendly.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

As I'm learning, some British men are a bit slow in the old brain-box too.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Dont do that!! i dont want Northerners trying to pass themselves off as being from or near London.

Just tell them that you are from the shit part of the coutry a couple of hours up the road from London.

:lol:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

A couple of hours up the road is near to them.
When i was a kid we used to go visit my auntie in Birmingham and we'd take pack lunches and games for the car journey. It was a 1.5 hour journey and we thought it was far. My wife drives further than that to go shopping now.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

spot on...

Northerners should want nothing to do with that cesspit.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

True.....we have enough scum in London as it is without importing super scum from the north especially the cesspit that is Manchester,:thumbup:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

I have a cheshire accent too, believe me you will stick out like a sore thumb,as soon as you open your mouth:) Hubby is from S.Cali and he tells me he doesn't have an accent, he says it is just 'American' ;)

The people here are no different from anywhere else, you will find snobs, racists, jerks, comedians, talkative, genuine, generous and wonderful people, just like you can all over the world. Don't form any opinions before you get here, come with the idea that you will fit in if you allow yourself too and will make some great friends, but you will not like everyone you meet. That's just life!

Have fun and good luck :)

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

:thumbsup: :rofl:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Hey!!! I resemble that remark :curse:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

You have made my day...:thumbsup:

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

do they know your british or do you have to tell them, do they like or dislike your accent?? ive always thought my accent was pretty shitty.
yeah i thought their would be individual differences but i wondered if their were any truths in stereotypes as different cultures are bound to have different ways of socialising. i just hope they are warm and have a good sense of humour, Americans i have met have often seemed to be confident and loud which i can be intimidated by, as a shy person.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

The accent sounds enthusiastic because the people generally are. This is a stark contrast to what you might be used to.

It's the flip side of the 'taking the piss' type of humor. If your jokes are all at the expense of your audience (making fun of that person or his clan), people won't stay friendly for long.

Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 

Watch it!! :rofl: