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-   -   Are Americans really an different to us? (https://britishexpats.com/forum/usa-57/americans-really-different-us-602740/)

Kaffy Mintcake Apr 9th 2009 2:07 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 7468161)
More self-serving BS or a complete lack of understanding?
I'm like sunflower & KezzieCheesecake...
You did NOT just call me KezzieCheesecake did you? Do I have to come out to Oregon? I swear to God woman. ;)

anotherlimey Apr 9th 2009 2:08 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 7467802)
The Americans I've met are much more guarded about their true feelings than Europeans, I would say. It is easier for us to relate to people from Europe and Central/ South America despite the language barrier.
Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 7467883)
So true. I have had more meaningful discussions with people I've met at the # 22 bus stop in Putney than I've had in 8 years here.
My friends and I used to have a good laugh about each others quirks, but here... it's the number one friend killer!

Flaws mean you're not as good as that z-list celebrity or that airbrushed tart on the front of the fashion magazine.

surly Apr 9th 2009 2:09 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 7468187)
:lol:

I'm on the top deck with Elfman!
IMHO Elfman would be better placed under the bus.

Sally Redux Apr 9th 2009 2:10 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by surly (Post 7468198)
IMHO Elfman would be better placed under the bus.
He's so fat now he wouldn't fit.

Kaffy Mintcake Apr 9th 2009 2:13 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by surly (Post 7468156)
Quite frankly my dear I don't give a damm whether he has a positive experience or not. I fact I hope he stays where he is.
he called me dear ...:wub:

surly Apr 9th 2009 2:14 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 7468199)
He's so fat now he wouldn't fit.
And if a double decker bus
Crashes into us
To died by your side
It's such a heavenly way to die

Kaffy Mintcake Apr 9th 2009 2:15 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 7468199)
He's so fat now he wouldn't fit.
I know you're just teasing, but aw, not Elfman. :wub:

Sally Redux Apr 9th 2009 2:15 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by surly (Post 7468208)
And if a double decker bus
Crashes into us
To died by your side
It's such a heavenly way to die
You Charming Man

Sally Redux Apr 9th 2009 2:16 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake (Post 7468211)
I know you're just teasing, but aw, not Elfman. :wub:
Fancy meeting you on the #22! :wub:

meauxna Apr 9th 2009 2:25 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake (Post 7468192)
You did NOT just call me KezzieCheesecake did you? Do I have to come out to Oregon? I swear to God woman. ;)
Wot? Did I get it wrong? :o

Originally Posted by anotherlimey (Post 7468194)
My friends and I used to have a good laugh about each others quirks, but here... it's the number one friend killer!

Flaws mean you're not as good as that z-list celebrity or that airbrushed tart on the front of the fashion magazine.
I don't think that is the reason for not laughing at each other but you've actually given me something to think about. Maybe it's a culturally instituted lack of confidence that makes people sensitive about their so-called flaws.

Originally Posted by surly (Post 7468175)
Sarcasm and piss taking isn't a very high form of humour though is it?
In fact it doesn't require a lot of wit or intelligence.
And I think this is the reason I took all of this so personally today. As I mentioned, sarcasm and 'teasing' used to be a big part of my repertoire.. I thought I was hilarious. After a number of misunderstandings, I figured I'd better be more careful with my words and audience.
And then I shared a joke with a friend that I thought he would find funny and we got into a discussion about it.. he's a pretty serious guy, but I respect him a lot, so I listened closely. He has made a determination about humor, and jokes that are at someone else's expense are simply below the line for him. Because I truly do care about others and their feelings, I started running my 'jokes' through that filter and found that while maybe my line is a little bit lower (higher?) than his, my friend had a point.

I like a sarcastic dig as much as the next person, and I find much of British humor hilarious, but in pursuit of self-improvement, I've decided to see if I can't contain that a bit more, and find humor that is a little more high falutin' than individual-specific.
Even when it's an easy target.

I know exvj takes the piss in some of his posts, but like another poster here, it's impossible to tell and more often than not, he means it. How's that saying.. there's a kernel of truth in there?

I'm out.. it's Survivor night. :wub:

surly Apr 9th 2009 2:40 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
I've never been able to quite understand why anyone would choose to live among people they seem to despise so much, and huddle around their own for comfort.

tonrob Apr 9th 2009 2:44 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by surly (Post 7468208)
And if a double decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
It's such a heavenly way to die
Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 7468213)
You Charming Man
:)

Saw him in Boston the other week. Fab!

surly Apr 9th 2009 2:46 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by tonrob (Post 7468275)
:)

Saw him in Boston the other week. Fab!
Fab? you're supposed to come away depressed. :(

Xebedee Apr 9th 2009 3:25 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by yodfrodo (Post 7466883)
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??
Virginians are about the most stable and enjoyable "types" of Americans I've found over here so far.
The nice thing about this state is that its in the South, but its not too Southern. You get the respectfull kids, polite and friendly (but not psychotic) adults and a general appreciation for family life without the straw hats and buck teeth.

scrubbedexpat097 Apr 9th 2009 3:58 pm
Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
 
Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake (Post 7468192)
You did NOT just call me KezzieCheesecake did you? Do I have to come out to Oregon? I swear to God woman. ;)


:lol::lol: Love it:D


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