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A question for Europeans and Asians
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Now we Americans aren't often nearly as stylish at the Europeans like to profess themselves to be, but I laugh because neither are they. In Iceland, especially in downtown Reykjavík walking down Laugavegur... you can spot the tourists 2 miles down the road. The Germans especially like to dress like they're going on an Arctic adventure, thats the joke. They have huge hiking boots and big "warm" parkas/jackets, but its not only the Germans of course. There its the Icelanders who are the stylish ones 
The Canadians will be the ones with the big red maple leaf embroidered on the backpack. And maybe a Tim Horton's mug hanging off it, for good measure.
... and we'll walk into the coffee shop and ask for a "large double double". And get confused when you have no clue what we're talking about.
... and we'll walk into the coffee shop and ask for a "large double double". And get confused when you have no clue what we're talking about.
The Canadians will be the ones with the big red maple leave embroidered on the backpack. And maybe a Tim Horton's mug hanging off it, for good measure.
... and we'll walk into the coffee shop and ask for a "large double double". And get confused when you have no clue what we're talking about.
I'd know what you're talking about, but you'd be in the wrong eatery!
American arrogance and stupidity aside, it's important to remember Brits act like complete wankers all over Europe frequently. I feel sorry for those that live in Euro party towns for having to put up with our mindless drunk football loving morons and their skanks every summer
Man, one of the worst things about traveling Europe are all the drunken Brits!
Let's not even get started on the loud-mouthed Italians!
On topic, I'm amazed at how much more difficult it is now to tell young Europeans apart from young North Americans than it was in the 80s. Back then there was a definite difference in clothing and hair styles and body shapes. Now it's much more difficult to see the difference between an obese Brit and an obese American.
I agree though that even the the clothing, hair and backpacks might be identical, there's still that je'ne sais quoi that distinguishes an American from a European. Manners and gestures are way more indicative than genetic origins.
My body shape is more Euro than American, I've always worn black 501s and a leather jacket, don't bray like a donkey and have never worn white tennis shoes. However, it sure makes life easier to blend in at times. Those who stand out like a sore thumb, those whose voices are overly loud and opinions extremely obnoxious are always going to get hassled.
I'd know what you're talking about, but you'd be in the wrong eatery!
Oh gawd.. in-n-out... dammit now I'm totally hungry... i'll take a double double, animal style, fries and a chocolate shake...
Funny, I read that "clothes and nose" at first. I was thinking of the stereotype that Europeans don't bath as much.
The Canadians will be the ones with the big red maple leaf embroidered on the backpack. And maybe a Tim Horton's mug hanging off it, for good measure.
... and we'll walk into the coffee shop and ask for a "large double double". And get confused when you have no clue what we're talking about.
Can you supersize that coffee for me?
I've always thought the obvious "I'm an American tourist" sign is getting to the street, looking to the left, seeing no cars coming, and starting to step in the road almost getting flattened by the bus coming from the right.
Not that I've ever done that or anything... *shifty eyes*
Not that I've ever done that or anything... *shifty eyes*
Depends who you're talking to. The Chavs inevitably adopt whatever phrase is going through American rap music that month, whereas anybody with a better understanding of the language will happily use longer and older words such as "stunning" or "fantastic" or even articulate the comment into an entire sentence.
No good. The French, Spanish, Germans etc. do that too. It's only Brits, Irish and Finns in the whole of Europe that drive on the left.
In these days of dedicated "bus lanes" the bus could be coming from almost anywhere.
Yeah, Sweden and Finland both used to drive on the correct side of the road. Now they drive on the right side.
Of course, being on a bike, you probably ride in the middle anyway.I loves me some new information. Ta
Finland has pretty much always driven on the wrong side,Sweden on the wrong side till about 1736 when they changed to the correct side then in one night in 1967 changed to the wrong side again.Fecking liberals can never make up their minds.(for our transatlantic cousins this post contains a attempt at humour or humor).