Are Americans really an different to us?
Apr 9th 2009 | 2:07 pm
#121
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Apr 9th 2009 | 2:08 pm
#122
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Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
Flaws mean you're not as good as that z-list celebrity or that airbrushed tart on the front of the fashion magazine.
Apr 9th 2009 | 2:13 pm
#125
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Apr 9th 2009 | 2:15 pm
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Apr 9th 2009 | 2:25 pm
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Re: Are Americans really an different to us?
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.
Apr 9th 2009 | 2:40 pm
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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.
Apr 9th 2009 | 3:25 pm
#134
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Re: 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??
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??
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.
