from my experience, most of them (asians/europeans) look pretty metro (esp the hair). during summer, they either wear super short shorts, or super long shorts that show 2" of skin above ankles. also, they wear sandals with straps all over instead of flip-flops. some of my friends from singapore tend to tuck in their tees when we are out clubbing.
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from my experience, most of them (asians/europeans) look pretty metro (esp the hair). during summer, they either wear super short shorts, or super long shorts that show 2" of skin above ankles. also, they wear sandals with straps all over instead of flip-flops. some of my friends from singapore tend to tuck in their tees when we are out clubbing.
Not entirely fair... I'd say that applies to almost any tourist from anywhere in the world when they first see a tourist attraction or are called on to make a decision. I've been behind Brits who have done that in NYC and SF... and even beside non-London Brits doing that when they get off Tubes etc.
Everyone has their own differences, it's very strange.
In the UK, if you're wearing all sports gear and not participating in any sport, somehow that means you also have to be violent, obnoxious and have a can of Stella Artios in hand.
Most people at my college dress preppy or chavy (like above) and then there are groups of people that dress all in black etc.
From US stereotype, all teenage/college students dress preppy etc etc. but I guess this isn't the case.
British people are known for being stubborn, and it's weird, it's like, if there's an American person on the tube or whatever, it's like people try to play up their stereotype. It's one of the reasons I like America, yes it has it's flaws, but I recently went to NYC and used the subway, and people moved out of my way, said hello to me and wished me a great day. Even though I knew the latter was probably insincere, it made me feel strangely good about myself, whereas being a tourist in London generally means a sweaty armpit in the face on the tube and then a good mugging.
In the UK, if you're wearing all sports gear and not participating in any sport, somehow that means you also have to be violent, obnoxious and have a can of Stella Artios in hand.
Most people at my college dress preppy or chavy (like above) and then there are groups of people that dress all in black etc.
From US stereotype, all teenage/college students dress preppy etc etc. but I guess this isn't the case.
British people are known for being stubborn, and it's weird, it's like, if there's an American person on the tube or whatever, it's like people try to play up their stereotype. It's one of the reasons I like America, yes it has it's flaws, but I recently went to NYC and used the subway, and people moved out of my way, said hello to me and wished me a great day. Even though I knew the latter was probably insincere, it made me feel strangely good about myself, whereas being a tourist in London generally means a sweaty armpit in the face on the tube and then a good mugging.
Taking DB around Germany and over to Prague this summer, it was pretty easy for me (an American) to spot a Canadian as most of them tended to have large Canadian flags sewn into their backpacks as if to say "even though I'm speaking American English, if you're intending on kidnapping or taking hostages, please be aware that I'm not actually an American, eh. Thank You."
Yeah, I was pretty amazed at how many people in Germany smoked, and how most restaurants didn't have non-smoking sections. But yet their grocery stores feature a lot of "all natural" products. Guess it balances out?How do I spot a European? ...I look for anyone with a cigarette in one hand and an alcoholic beverage in the other.
As for Americans being over-weight, while true, I'd be curious to see how many pounds some Europeans would pack on if they stopped smoking. <ducking> heheJNG already commented on this, I think, but I was also surprised about how much attention Germans spend on their hair. I'd be very surprised if they didn't use the highest amount of hair gel per capita. Even the babies were sporting faux-hawks!!!
New York City is a pretty cool city. I also advise you to see the great wide open west. Like everywhere in the world, there's more to a country than its cities.
Yeah, I was pretty amazed at how many people in Germany smoked, and how most restaurants didn't have non-smoking sections. But yet their grocery stores feature a lot of "all natural" products. Guess it balances out?
JNG already commented on this, I think, but I was also surprised about how much attention Germans spend on their hair. I'd be very surprised if they didn't use the highest amount of hair gel per capita. Even the babies were sporting faux-hawks!!!
Wow! You are so right with your observations! I live in Austria now, so its pretty much the same as in Germany over here. Everyone smokes and drinks here, because the legal age is 16 for both of them. And I can confirm that most of the restaurants don't have non-smoking sections.
Yeah the hair gel problem is a massive one, too. Germans and Austrians are probably having their own threads on forums like "Has your gel shipped already"?
Smoking was recently outlawed in all public indoor places in Colorado, and that's the case for many other states as well.
I think I should move to Europe
I always found the hair gel, tight pants/t-shirt, and lack of antiperspirant give younger europeans away over here
I figure they could always just be from New York. There isn't much difference in style and hygiene from say, Berlin.
As for American tourists, I could pick them out fine (even though I was one). Walking down the street while drinking from stolen beer glasses. Talking loudly, like no one else knows English. But, those people were from California. Southerners can blend better than that.
Really short or really long shorts? I hope that means girls in really short shorts and guys in really long shorts because that would sound normal in the States. And guys with short shorts is... wrong...
Well, any decent club in the States have a dress code like that: tucked in shirts, slacks, dress shoes, etc. And, I know in one club in Baltimore, when they have under-18 nights, it's required kids are dressed up nicely.
I find this thread absolutely fascinating (it dragged me back to the forums after a couple of months of lurking
). We need some more participation. I had a similar experience at a U station, only it was a German couple that kept switching over to English (in an argument) when things got nasty.
I'm not sure what they were saying in German (it was too fast for us), but in English, we picked up that they were both married and having an affair and that the girl wanted out.
That's one thing that annoys me to no end when I'm over there. All I hear about it is how fat and unhealthy Americans are (which may be true), but at the same time they let their kids at the age of 16 get drunk and smoke without giving it a second thought. Then, as if that's not bad enough, they proceed to tell me that Americans are too restrictive when it comes to our smoking and drinking age!Yeah, I was pretty amazed at how many people in Germany smoked, and how most restaurants didn't have non-smoking sections. But yet their grocery stores feature a lot of "all natural" products. Guess it balances out?
They seem to think that sugar is evil but nicotine and alcohol are wonder foods! It's absurd. Then again, they still think that you get a cold from being cold.
Well, they'll probably catch on in another ten years or so.
well...
and they were dudes...
(i think those super long shorts are called carpris or something...)
tell me about it!
there IS a difference between tucked-in TEES
eek and tucked-in shirts!! and that tucked-in shirt better not be from AE or A&F!!
Every country has its stereotypes. (In my case, clogs, windmills and ehhh, certain kinds of herbs that make some people feel happy). We had the great fortune to visit New York four times but I always say Ive been to New York, not the United States. The whole notion of the loud American (US) tourist is amplified by TV and movies I think. Style is something you cannot buy and obesity has become a problem in many countries. The staple diet of many Asian people used to be a healthy mix of fish, rice and stir fried or short cooked vegetables. Meat is often too expensive. We went on a 3 weeks trip to Indonesia this Summer and already the effects of a change in diet was visible among the children of the well to do Indonesians. They prefer fast food and donuts over dried fish and vegetables now. Too much fat and carbs take their toll very fast.
Off course I stuck out like a sore thumb there. Even my wife, who is from Indonesian descent, could have been wearing a sign Im a tourist on her back, it was that obvious to the locals. So what made her look like a foreigner in their eyes? Apart from the use of the language, she speaks Javanese (self taught) but with an accent, subtle and less subtle things I guess. The way she dressed, the shoes she wore and the way she looked at stuff in shops. In New York we very obvious tourists as well. Walking much slower compared to New Yorkers, taking a long time to order in restaurants and the overall look of amazement on our faces gave us away. What struck me most was the haste in which we were treated at Ollies. To us, eating out must be a treat and not a speed exercise. We like to take our time but thats not how its done there. You must be quick to order and even quicker to settle the bill and leave as soon as youre finished. Otherwise, youre taking up valuable restaurant real-estate by just sitting there.
But when the large cruise ships dock at the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal and spew out hundreds of American tourists, yes, one will occasionally be treated to checkered-pants clad men sporting cameras with huge lenses and wearing caps, and women dressed in all pastel and with slightly pink hairdos.
Off course I stuck out like a sore thumb there. Even my wife, who is from Indonesian descent, could have been wearing a sign Im a tourist on her back, it was that obvious to the locals. So what made her look like a foreigner in their eyes? Apart from the use of the language, she speaks Javanese (self taught) but with an accent, subtle and less subtle things I guess. The way she dressed, the shoes she wore and the way she looked at stuff in shops. In New York we very obvious tourists as well. Walking much slower compared to New Yorkers, taking a long time to order in restaurants and the overall look of amazement on our faces gave us away. What struck me most was the haste in which we were treated at Ollies. To us, eating out must be a treat and not a speed exercise. We like to take our time but thats not how its done there. You must be quick to order and even quicker to settle the bill and leave as soon as youre finished. Otherwise, youre taking up valuable restaurant real-estate by just sitting there.
But when the large cruise ships dock at the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal and spew out hundreds of American tourists, yes, one will occasionally be treated to checkered-pants clad men sporting cameras with huge lenses and wearing caps, and women dressed in all pastel and with slightly pink hairdos.
Sure, in some clubs.. but what you might think of as a club and what some clubs are like over here? There's a difference.
I lived in europe for 12 years.And what I can say is that europeans share a sophistication that north Americans do not.Also their living standards are better..And I can also say that they don't tend to obey by the same rules north Americans do..Specially when it comes to politics..
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Say, what does this have to do with computers? Do moderators not follow the same rules we do? I thought this was MacRumors not Yahoo Answers!
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What makes Europeans more sophisticated than Americans?
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i totally wear my 1996 Olympic jacket which is pretty much a giant flag. Yea I lived in the ATL during the Olympics but didn't get to go to anything
I love displaying my nation's colors and flag. you would be amazed how many houses have US flags on their porch
Trust me if you ever live in Europe you'll understand..North Americans are always trying to mimic European standards. A good example is wine..What's all the fuss about wine over here,and the wine snobs that call them selves conoisseurs?? In Europe there's no fuss it's just a way of life. That's one of the reasons I long so much to go back
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"European" is a far range. All I can say that Norwegians usually wear warmer cloths than Greeks.
Trust me if you ever live in Europe you'll understand..North Americans are always trying to mimic European standards. A good example is wine..What's all the fuss about wine over here,and the wine snobs that call them selves conoisseurs?? In Europe there's no fuss it's just a way of life. That's one of the reasons I long so much to go back
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dont lie, europe loves our basketball and football haha
They have their own Basketball..American football originates from rugby and what we call soccer here is the number one sport over there(and its not just for girls)Ha.