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As an American who doesn’t live in the United States, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve introduced myself to someone and heard, “Oh, but you don’t look American!” This is usually said as a compliment, but what it sounds like to me is, “But you don’t fit all of the stereotypes I have in my mind about Americans!”

Every country has stereotypes, and some are probably harmless. So what if Italians are passionate about their cuisine, and the French are passionate about their language? But how accurate are these assumptions that are carried across the globe? Redditors have recently been addressing the most common stereotypes about their nations, so we’ve gathered their thoughts down below. Enjoy learning about the nations below, and keep reading to find a conversation with Momentous Institute’s Clinical Director, Alina Ramirez, Ph.D., LCSW-S!

#1

30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Irishman here, I’m too drunk to answer this properly

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Pandaroo
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

aaAAAgghhhooooaahhiiiiffgfghhhhhrrrrllllllllllllrrrrAAAmmmn

TheGoodBoi
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wise words. This really touched my heart!

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Michael Largey
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1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But when they tell you "Those Irish are always walking around in a fog", the chances are that they're discussing the weather there.

LizzieBoredom
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always thought the Irish were more into pot smoking. Like in the song "Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling".

Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When it comes to drinking, the Irish have nothing on Eastern Europe. Last I checked the heaviest drinking country was Latvia. Ireland doesn't even make the top 10.

Mathieu Brouwers
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A European study from more than 25 years ago stated; a German can break down alcohol more than twice as fast as an Irishman.

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Thatkamloopsguy
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is the differance between and Irish wedding and an Irish funeral? One less drunk.

nancy
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Canadian, our meals are beaver tails for breakfast, poutine for lunch, and moose burgers for dinner. Every. Single. Day.

Šimon Špaček
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"There is no 'Irish accent', it is just drunk."

Stannous Flouride
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never leave _any_ beer in the bottom of my glass in a tavern because I know somewhere in Ireland someone may be going to bed thirsty.

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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You may not feel up to typing, but could probably still tell a story in grand style.

RavenTheCat
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me when im having a drink before bed

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    #2

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There I’m English. Yes, we are reserved, yes we do queue in an orderly fashion and yes we will colonise you and add your culinary distinctiveness to our own.

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    Jeff White
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from the U.S. and we're lazy. So we'll wait for you to move here and bring your culture and culinary distinctiveness to us. Lot less messy that way.

    Nimitz
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Canadian, I object. Nothing the US does is less messy

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    cerinamroth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't realise I was part-Borg. No wonder I moved abroad to a country where I can be reserved, queue in a reasonably orderly fashion but colonisation is absolutely out of the question these days (Germany). Sadly, the culinary distinctiveness added here amounts to pizzas, ice cream and döner kebab.

    DoNotGoGentleIntoThatGoodNight
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last week there were two random people waiting in the public toilets, so I assumed they were queuing so I stood behind them to wait an use the toilets......then an actual queue started to form. It was only when someone walked out of one of the cubicles and the people infront of me didn't move, I realised half of the toilet cubicles were free and they were probably waiting for a friend. Queuing comes naturally to us. If there isn't one, we will create one unnecessarily.

    Mental Liberals
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Colonise you" - invade, kill all Your people, and take over...Murdered almost as many people as communists did...

    Roan The Demon Kitty
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technically I'm not English, I just live there and have for most my life, and from what I've seen, plenty of brits are FAR from reserved... just head to teesside or newcastle on a "night out" and you'll see what I mean....

    Poppy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes we will steal all your ancient treasures.

    Not Bored
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd think with colonization. That some spices would make it back to England

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes the English are known for being reserved. They've famously reserved many objects from many nations for themselves in the British Museum.

    Deborah B
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The British Empire happened largely because England has miserable weather and bland food.

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    #3

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There I am from Azerbaijan. And because of the country’s name many think we are a super religious country like Iran, Afghanistan, and etc. In fact we are not. We are the 5th most secular country in the world and religion doesn’t play a role for us like it does for many other countries. We really arent religious.

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    ADHORTATOR
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adds Azerbaijan on bucket list

    Roan The Demon Kitty
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't if I were you. Their government is committing genocide against Armenia. Also, they are religious. 93% of the population of Azerbaijan is muslim. (not that that's a bad thing of course) but If you want to visit a country that is much more non-religious, I'd recommend Estonia. Tallinn and Pärnu are lovely.

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    tormentedpurple
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And again, Iranian living in Iran, it's not the people it's the government....last year's world wide protest should've made this prettttty clear

    Der Kommissar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, its at least some of the people in Iran, as they voted for the current government

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    Bryn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry but no. If you're not protesting your government committing genocide, I don't care if you're not religious or not.

    horseloving panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Azerbaijan is awesome! I lived there for a year when I was 6 and all I remember is how friendly (and hot) it was!

    Persephone hates Pomegranate ️
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I USED TO LIVE THERE!! MY family calls them vodka drinking muslims because they go to mosque on Fridays then drink afterwards

    Hi!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the devil is confused by this

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    Anthony Jordan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a former Soviet republic, I can clearly understand this. Which is weird, because Russia itself is a very religious country, after the fall of the Soviet Union, which was, on paper at least, an atheist state.

    Russell Bowman
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baku is a very pretty city ... but bring money ... lots of money. The most expensive city in the region.

    Flora Porter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We love you, Azerbaijan. Got brains and not afraid to use them.

    Happy to be a wallflower
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they are also committing genocide so maybe a little less love (to the gov)

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    MaximumKarmaSaint
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again: I feel like we shouldn't make religions compete. "Religious Wars" shouldn't be a thing, especially if people follow what they're saying they believe in.

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    To learn more about stereotypes and the harmful effects they can have, we reached out to Alina Ramirez, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Clinical Director at the Momentous Institute. Dr. Ramirez was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and shine some more light on this topic.

    "There are both positive and negative stereotypes, yet both can have a negative impact on the person being stereotyped," she explained. "When someone assumes something about a person, whether positive or negative, they are putting a label on that person, which may or may not be true. This can put the stereotyped person in a difficult predicament."

    "For example, if the seemingly positive stereotype that all people from this group are really smart has been voiced in an interaction, the person now has an additional barrier imposed upon them that may prevent them from feeling that they can be authentic or may put them in a place of having to explain or defend themselves," Dr. Ramirez continued. 

    #4

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There As an Italian, yes. Keep in mind that most stereotypes about Italy are actually about South Italy. But we do eat pasta and pizza like every day and we do say "mamma mia" in every sentence. We can't help it.

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    Luke Branwen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about the hyperactive hands while talking?

    Bored Templar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep! We all do it. One hand for common stuff and two when it really blows your mind

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    K. V.
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... So the italian stereotypes are from south italy, the US stereotypes are from the south of the US, the german stereotypes are from south germany... Ppl from other countries: out of which part of the country are your stereotypes from? Now I'm curious

    Chan Sue Lynn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you worship Mario as god as well?

    Kevin the Manager
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you guys get together, do you all pounce into the room and exclaim, "It's a-me! [insert your name here]!"

    Jonathan Labelle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    are you also plumbers rescuing princess ?

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A few days ago, BP featured a sign from a restaurant saying "We aren't yelling at each other. We're just Italian."

    LizzieBoredom
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they don't want 'The Godfather' theme to start playing every time they walk into an Italian restaurant.

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    #5

    When I was living in Japan, someone told me this. “Americans are stupid but clever, whereas the French are clever but stupid. We Japanese are polite but rude, whereas you Brits are rude but polite.”

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    Jeff White
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm, this sounds a little too ... correct?

    Clown fish
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep in England we will tell you to f@ck off call you a c@nt and do it all with a smile lol

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    Mel_Odious
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait - the OP says the same about about the Americans & the French, just backwards.. both are stupid; both are clever. Or am I misreading that statement..?

    Mathieu Brouwers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Football is a gentleman's sport for beasts, whereas rugby is a beastie sport for gentleman.

    Jack Burton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a french i agree, we are so bad at school on every level but we do have some smart skills depends on what is our interest.

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    #6

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There We Scots do tend to swear a f*****g lot.

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    Bored Templar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plus side is that we can't understand a single word they're saying, so no harm done

    Auntriarch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, it probably sounds like swearing even if it's not

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    donald tippen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a well spoke scot, also swear a f**k lot as well

    cerinamroth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You absolutely f*****g do! (Signed, northern English lass who lived in Scotland for years and still visits regularly.)

    Penny Fan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can confirm. Hubby is Glaswegian and most of the time I can understand him fine. However, put him in a room with another Scot and it's like a different language.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well they're swearing in Scottish so most of us can't understand it anyway.

    Kate
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, the Scottish woman who frequents my regular bar absolutely proves this. Luckily, we swear a lot in Southern California, too, so she blends right in!

    Lene
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm told that we Danes swear a lot. Perhaps it's something we all inherited from the vikings? Lol.

    LizzieBoredom
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You Scots may swear a f******g lot but since no one can understand you, it doesn't count.

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    Dr. Ramirez also shared how stereotypes impact her personally. "As a Latina, I encounter many stereotypes about gender roles and how Latinx families function," she noted. "The examples of the sacrificing matriarch or the tight knit family might both present with positive and negative aspects, and it is important to consider both of these. Unfortunately, I find that most stereotypes of my community do not consider the complexity of how a Latinx person self-identifies and presents themselves in different settings."

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    "There are various contextual factors that impact a Latinx individual. These include the various regional and political differences across the numerous Latin American countries that have influenced their specific cultural norms. It also includes the generational experiences of US born Latinos as they navigate two cultures," the expert explained.  

    #7

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Aussie stereotype very true. Very laid back Up for a laugh Always rubbishing each other Don't mind a drink Friendly Very good at avoiding dangerous animals

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    Sian Edwards
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 'C' word is often used as a term of endearment and it's the context of the sentence it's used in that determines whether it's a positive or negative thing.

    Kylie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As is bastard. The meaning can change depending on the situation.

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    Pandaroo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing dangerous here, other than my killer personality... had to use it, I apologize, internet

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my experience, Australians are very friendly and quite a lot of fun.

    Brent Hollett
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "laid back" myth is only half true. When we don't care about something, completely laid back. When we care, or just in a pissed off mood, there is zero cool and everything is at full tilt, violence on reserve.

    Jeff White
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank God for the last one or, as I understand it, you'll would be dead!

    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That "avoiding dangerous animals" thing is more essential there than in most places. Here in the US, it's people who pose the biggest threats. After a visit years ago, I might have moved there if you drove on the right and played more baseball.

    IamMe
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is rubbishing someone, the same as trashing them? As in, saying rude stuff to someone. But, if it's your friends, it's all good, because that means you really like them?

    Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many of us understate things sometimes... like when it gets 40c here, we'll say, 'Yeah, it's a bit warm' or some Queenslanders after recent floods, 'Yeah, it's a bit wet' :). It a way of handling it.

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    "As a mental health clinician, I am trained to look at context and find that I am not able to fully understand and help a person, even if they happen to be Latinx, unless I am curious about both the broader cultural context and the specific individual experiences that have shaped a person. I consistently seek to identify how these factors can be protective and contribute to a person’s resiliency," Dr. Ramirez added.

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    #8

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There From NZ I asked my ex girlfriend this question. She just looked at me with her curls hanging over her dark brown eyes, her face looking full of confusion. She didn't seem to understand what I was asking but she's always been the quiet one I suppose and not keen on confrontation. I was getting annoyed at this point but I needed to know. I asked her again but she turned away from me and screamed Baaaaaaaaaa!

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    cerinamroth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought we were going Hobbit but we went somewhere else entirely!

    Huddo's sister
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being an Aussie, who make up an embarrassing amount of NZ jokes (I personally hate them), I knew immediately where this was heading!

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    Kylie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kiwis think sex is something that comes between 5 and 7

    Dan Flo
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was kind of a cheap joke.. Or a woolesome story, I dont know..

    Kylie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well you DO have more sheep than people. = )

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    L.V
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also applies to Wales

    Khavrinen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His EX-girlfriend? Hope it wasn't a baaaad breakup.

    Gibberint Dark
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was New Zeeland colonised by the Welsh...?

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    #9

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Canadian and yes. Kinda. Super polite, fake and apologetic. Not to be f****d with but not the sort to start s**t either. Will avoid conflict until it's unavoidable, and then it's time for war crimes. Also poutine, plaid shirts and a loud minority of subtle racism.

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    Jeff White
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds pretty accurate except for the "fake" part. Never found Canadians to be fake. Polite but don't take any stupid s**t, that sounds spot on.

    Ace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That doesn't mean they're not faking it, could be just that they're really good at faking it.

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    Guess Undheit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Canadian, I'm sick of the "nice" stereotypes, especially after some of the history that's come out in the last ten years. Our systematic racism and violence towards First Nations people is as appalling as any other country's crimes (e.g. how children were forced into "residential schools" - parents were arrested and put in prison, families and communities were intentionally starved out and cut off from supplies, the rcmp behaving exactly the same as the kkk in the us except without masks, etc.).

    CanadianDimes
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We also all drive dog sleds and live in igloos. Summer is not a thing. It’s always hockey season.

    Eric Brown
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The scariest thing you can hear from a Canadian: "I'm about to stop saying Sorry"

    CanadianDimes
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was living in the US, a colleague of mine bumped into me and I did the stereotypical thing of apologizing to her. She teased me about it, so I paid attention and stopped doing it. Then *she* started doing it!

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    Nimitz
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, we were infected by the MAGA virus too. Previously the 1/3 of Canadians who suck would mostly keep quiet and then vote for the most bigoted person they could find. Now they're loud and proud of their racism/homophobia/transphobia and are getting worse. Thanks America

    Astro
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah it’s pretty frustrating. There’s crazies in every country I guess.

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    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have loud and dangerous neighbors just south of us. Makes us feel Canadian.

    Jackson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also super dangerous when we wear boots with knives on the soles and zoom around the ice attacking each other with sticks. Any non-fatal injury is patched immediately and the player is sent back onto the ice.

    Celena Camps
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Canadian I always think we are polite on the outside but tough underneath.

    Stephanie Did It
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My father's last wife was a former New Yorker who prided herself on being nasty to everyone. They lived in Alaska and often traveled in Canada. She used to say that Canadians were rude and hated tourists, because when they arrived at roadside restaurants or shops, suddenly that business was "just now closed." She never figured out that they all recognized her and my dad's camper and vehicle and were only "closing" when they appeared!

    Angrykitten
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do say eh, and wow does it ever annoying when I catch myself saying it lol

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    #10

    Canadian here. Yes, the stereotypes are true. Sorry.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the banks started putting Automatic Teller Machines out in the hallway, it was a standing joke that a Canadian will say 'thank you' to the machine when he takes his withdrawal out. I laughed at that, until I saw it happen.

    Bored Templar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Canadians are super cool... Except for Trudeau

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And Newfoundland. Damn Noofies. BTW I always make fun of Newfoundland because they're really small and underpopulated and I like to think it's unlikely anyone from there will ever read this. A bit like Canada's Wyoming.

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    Deb M.F.
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    living the majority of my life 20 miles from Canada I can say the majority of Canadians I've met are nice. There are exceptions since I'm from a border town and there are some that are rude.

    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many visits up north. Never had a bad time or any reason to complain about anything.

    Guess Undheit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can tell a lot about countries by their jokes. Yanks tell jokes about the French, the French tell jokes about the English, the English tell jokes about the Germans, the Germans tell jokes about the Poles, the Poles tell jokes about the Russians, the Russians tell jokes about the Finns, the Finns tell jokes about the Swedes, EVERYBODY tells jokes about the yanks, etc. And Canadians tell jokes about Canadians.

    Nancy Lynch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I was Canadian in another life. I try to always be polite and I say sorry a lot. I live in Oregon and have never been to Canada.

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    As far as where these stereotypes come from, Dr. Ramirez told Bored Panda that they are typically formed over time either through direct experiences or messages from others. "Our circle of who 'others' includes has expanded over time from family members, friends, and colleagues to include social media as well," she noted.

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    "Neurologically, stereotypes serve the purpose of helping us categorize others and interactions quickly without becoming overwhelmed. In its simplest form, these fall into safe/good or not safe/bad categories," the expert continued. "This is why many stereotypes tend to focus on negative elements. From a survival perspective, our brains initially store negative or threatening information about others as a means of keeping us safe (emotionally or physically)."

    #11

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Brazil: football (soccer) is a f*****g religion.

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    Angrykitten
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds like a cult based around kicking men in the balls. Not all that crazy considering there's one in the USA based on female orgasim. (One taste rebranded to the institute of om)

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    Rafael
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the reasons why I left the country, this and the actual "evangelicalism" religion that is trying to turn the whole country into Texas.

    Alicia M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's entertainment. I did not understand how people can make this their life. To each his own, but chill.

    Jack Burton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember some people comitted suicide after Brazil loss against France in 1986 😑😑😑

    Catharina Geerts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where not? Here in the Netherlands, when we are in a championship, the whole country seems to be coloring Orange. (I hate it, btw.)

    Admiralu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American football is a religion too. Especially in Texas.

    Tee Pussi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always remember July 8th 2014.

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    #12

    I'm Portuguese and I'm short, heavy, hairy and love wine, cheese and woman.

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    Auntriarch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a minute there I thought I was going to turn out to be Portuguese

    cerinamroth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't mind your women short, heavy and hairy, let us eat cheese and drink wine together my friend!

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it true that decriminalizing drugs cured the drug problem? That's what ever study seems to show. And even the cops in the news agree.

    Graham_Illegal
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, that is very true. It's insane that other countries still haven't adopted the idea.

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    Mark (it/urgh)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've met 5 Portuguese people in my life, (that I know of). Each one of them either is, or was a heroin addict. Mental.

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    #13

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There I am totally tired of the stereotype that Finns are somehow super alcoholic. Alcohol consumption is in line with similar European countries, and I don't think it's really that accepted anymore to drink a lot. Back in the day, this was kind of a game of how much you can drink in one sitting. But, the new generation sees this sort of behavior as hickish. There's also not much of a culture of constant or daytime drinking. Most jobs require you to be sober during the working day. I've seen literally only two people drink during the working day, this was at 4 pm and one of them wasn't even Finnish to begin with. Another one is "shy" or "silent". I think this stems from misunderstanding of Finnish politeness customs. Finns have a very steep gradient in how intensively they interact with total strangers vs. close relations like family or close friends. If they don't know you, they're trying to keep out of your way and not bother you with useless small talk, and that's polite.

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    CanadianDimes
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in the UK and have never heard that Finnish people are heavy drinkers.

    Surenu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Statistically, the only drink Finns consume a lot is coffee. People after me own heart.

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    Roan The Demon Kitty
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I married a finn. she's not a heavy drinker. I'm Irish/Romanian, and am also not a heavy drinker. So the stereotypes are complete BS. We're both introverted though, and whilst it's joked about in regards to the Finns, I understand it, and don't mind it. I'd rather not feign cheerfulness to a stranger or have to tell a stranger my life story or whatever...

    Pablo Ramos
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    St reotypes are not def yard by one or two anecdotal cases.

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    Romek Vili
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also "kalsarikännit”. Drinking alone in underwear with no intentions to go out.

    Shawn Barry
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American here, never heard of Finns haveing that drinking reputation

    Pablo Ramos
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You contradict yourself. Heavy drinkers? Not true... Anymore. Older generations, oh yeah. Drunks.

    Gustav Gallifrey
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're all great people, but it seems that a lot of Scandinavians (while not 'habitual drunks') do have trouble putting a cap back on a bottle.

    Don Adams
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What jobs don't require you to be sober during the working day? Do they have on line applications?

    Featherking
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey now, surely us Swedes drink as much as you do.

    Donkey boi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last I heard, the English and Danish were the biggest drinkers in Europe. That was about 5 years ago. And by biggest drinkers, I mean countries with the highest alcohol abuse in adults AND teenagers. It's probably completely different now due to the current state of the world.

    Kevin the Manager
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once played Mortal Kombat in a church over there. The choir was singing a Finnish hymn...

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    But once a schema exists, we tend to look for examples that confirm this belief, Dr. Ramirez continued. "This is referred to as a 'confirmation bias.' And now with the use of AI technology in social media, each time we like or share something that includes a stereotype, algorithms then push similar content into our feed; thereby perpetuating this belief," she warns. "Studies have shown that even when presented with data that contradicts our stereotypes, we tend to disregard this input."

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    #14

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There The stereotypes about us Americans are exaggerated for sure, but not without merit.

    JoeCensored , David Dibert Report

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MAGA is making us look real bad to the rest of the world. Most of us don't own guns and hate brown people. The ones that do are just very, very loud. It's like assuming that the entire state of New Jersey is represented by Jersey Shore.

    90HD
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't just make americans look bad, they make gun owners look bad too. Just because I own a few firearms doesn't mean I don't support background checks and are a member of a militia.

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    Rocket Surgeon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a United Statesian myself, I can't tell if I'm ignorant or just apathetic. Frankly I don't know and I don't care.

    Adrian
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those making stereotypes about Americans are probably basing it on a couple of obnoxious tourists they met once. The U.S. is a huge country with hundreds of millions of people.

    SCamp
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately you get let down by the worst of you who are very vocal - Trumpet, Majorie Idiot, Cruz - MAGA isn’t helping. Don’t let him get in again puleeeeeze!

    MaximumKarmaSaint
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are trying not to, and we have Biden. He's not the best, but it's better than Trump, and hopefully people will actually vote people that aren't just the same except with different moralities.

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    MushroomHead22
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the problem whats protrayed in the media. there are a lot of good hearted americans, who would give you the shirt of their back.

    Somebodys grandmother
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MAGA, religion, lack of healthcare, Musk, Bezo (and others like them), the risk of Trump at president scares me... espiacially for the US-citizens in generally...

    90HD
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is religion that bad? Its religous extremism thats the issue.

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    Donteatme666
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're alright 😊 it's just are orange turd is really loud 🤕

    David Paterson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not an American here so I had to look up MAGA - make America great again. Do Americans still not realise that it is a straightforward rip-off of Maggie Thatcher's successful election slogan "Make Britain Great Again"?

    Anony Mouse
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd provide an answer but my mouth is full of spray cheese.

    Nikki Sevven
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most are absolutely without merit. It's just that the most stupid, hateful ones are the loudest so you can't hear anything else.

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    #15

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Yes we live in windmills and we wear wooden shoes. We all cultivate tulips and c******s and everyone is high as f**k all the time

    TestosteronInc , wikipedia.org Report

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For doG's sake, Cännabïs is a plant, BP!

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was 'Cherries' .... 🙃 and still you can write porn, but not 'p a w 'n..

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    Cathelijne Van
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My u uncle actually lived in a windmill, I did wear wooden shoes when I was little (unbelievably cute, I still have them).. Tulips in my garden. Wow it really is true 🤣 (and not to forget I am frugal)

    Gustav Gallifrey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    C******s? What's so bad about 'chickens'?

    mandy the capibara
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stares out of window at neighbouring windmill, oh well....

    Flora Porter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dutch liberalism is tolerance, not approval.

    Linda van A.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And in winter we scate to our work and school.

    LonelyLittleLeafSheep
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cannabis, marijuana, weed, smoke, herb, mota, pakalolo, ganja, etc. It's not offensive, BP!

    Verena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the countryside a lot of people wear wooden shoes. They fulfill all requirements for safety shoes necessary for on a farm and incredible practical when owning a garden.

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    #16

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Romanians are not gypsies, gypsies are a minority, and the country it looks and is a lot better than you imagine it to be...just check out some travel vlogs from foreigners.

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    PeePeePooPoo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Romanians are awesome people - at least those I've met! Cheers from your neighbour

    Roan The Demon Kitty
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    speaking as half Romanian, Romania is beautiful! and romanians are not to be confused with romani, who are minorities that actually came over from India. Romania has stunning natural beauty, and some of the most amazing castles, too. Definitely a country often overlooked but 100% worth visiting, especially Transilvania!

    Ancsuri
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Romania is a beautiful country. you rock! cheers from Hungary

    Premislaus de Colo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Romanians are awsome, and the countryside is beautiful. Greetings from Polonia

    Guess Undheit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The funniest description I've ever heard about Romanians is "Italians with Russian accents" (i.e. more Mediterranean than Slavic, but they don't sound like it).

    Jack Burton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a colleague from romania as a nurse in France. He was so freakin embarrassed when we had trouble due to some gypsies in E.R. he was one of the most polite and professionnal caregivers i have ever work with.

    Peter Trudell Jr
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Romanian film industry was aggressive in the 2000s, a lot of fantasy flicks were filmed there. The country is beautiful.

    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've enjoyed many that were filmed there. One distinctively beautiful house exterior in Bucharest has been used several times to good advantage.

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    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And despite all the Dracula movies, they're not all vampires. Well, mostly. Mirror and garlic sales are suspiciously low, though.

    Roan The Demon Kitty
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol, funnily enough, Romanians do use a lot of Garlic in our cuisine! It's believed to be a healing/magical plant, due to the presence of allicin. One tradition is to smear a freshly cut garlic clove on toast. But it's very generously used in a ton of recipes, too. There is even a garlic sauce called Mujdei, which is literally salted crushed garlic cloves made into a paste mixed with oil (usually sunflower oil) and lemon juice. :)

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    You stole that from Robocop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Romanian guys are a great laugh, the few Romanian women I've met are.... quite highly strung.

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    When it comes to preventing ourselves from being impacted or influenced by stereotypes, Dr. Ramirez says the first step is to understand what stereotypes we actually hold and why. "This is harder than it sounds, as we aren’t always aware of our stereotypes. And we ALL have them," she told Bored Panda.

    "You might notice a shift in your heart rate or breathing or some other 'gut' sensation when in certain environments. Notice this. Be curious about this. Ask yourself, what am I reacting to? And once you answer that, the next step is to question why," the expert says. "What is my belief about this person, and where does this come from? What do I know about the person in front of me?"

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    #17

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There I'm Danish and I'm miserable. Go figure.

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    Iampenny
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought Denmark was considered one of happiest countries in the world (if not actually THE happiest country in the world)

    Somebodys grandmother
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No Finland beat us at that... I like being danish and live in Denmark. Do i love it all... No way.... I can find many flaws... but I have the freedom to complain (danish sport...)

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    Danish Susanne
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have lived in Denmark all my life, and I love my country. I just don't like everything about it, but I am one of the happy ones.

    Lene
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Danish. I love it here for many reasons but there are also many things I don't like. But the good things outweighs the bad, IMO. We are also very depressed, though, because we all lack vitamin D except for the 3 months of Summer. I'd also like to point out that we are really friendly but if we don't know you, you often have to get us drunk before we show the friendly side we have. When we meet strangers we look at them in very sceptical ways and I know a lot of foreign students who got pretty upset about that when they first arrived to Denmark. But after a party or two and we're all friends. 😁

    A Wild Bean (they/them/any)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would garlic bread make you feel better? There will be plenty, once the ace invasion is underway

    A Wild Bean (they/them/any)
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...has no one heard the asexuals-will-invade-denmark joke or am I just bad at reading the room (edit: thanks for un-downvoting it lol)

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    keyboardtek
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get some Vitamin D. Get some exercise. Buy a therapy light. You have seasonal affection disorder. (SAD)

    WindySwede
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it the country that is a happy place. Or the Danish people that are happy? Well, and I know statistically speaking if for the people, there will always be some below average.. 😕

    Pandaroo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have homework. Go figure.

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    "When you see something on social media, be open to the possibility that the information might not be completely accurate," Dr. Ramirez continued. "What is the source and what might be the motivation of that source to push a certain narrative. At the heart of this is curiosity, both about others as well as our own thinking. Stereotypes tend to thrive when curiosity is absent. Of course, the more we interact with others in a meaningful way, the more opportunity we have to break down our preconceptions of them and the groups they may represent."

    #18

    Italians seductive? F**k no, we are a bunch of dumb misogynists (men) and pretentious pricks (women) with absolutely no right to be lol I have so many international friends and not one of them was happy after dating an Italian 😂

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    Marcos Valencia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be a pretentious prick, too, if men were misogynists. I'm married with an Italian woman for 22 years and I don't know what are you talking about.

    Mark (it/urgh)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Valencia? Are you Spanish? Because looking at semi recent news, you lot ain't no better 😅

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    talliloo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    was married to one for over 30 yrs. in the beginning he was very "old world" in his views of marriage and relationships. he knew from the get-go i was not a submissive woman and spoke my mind so have no idea why he thought that would change after marriage. when meeting his family they, too, were surprised at my whole personality. but, the great part was my now former father in law. while i know i was shocking to him at time he showed me great respect and appreciation for me as a person and for who i was. still love that guy!

    You stole that from Robocop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work in an office of Italians who would huddle round the espresso machine for 10 minutes every hour. They were obsessed with the beans used in the machine (new Italian started and swapped the beans, WWIII started) and would hit the roof if you changed the settings on it. Complaining seemed to be their favourite pastime.

    Donna Peluda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved the Italian women that used to come to the places I worked. They were always elegantly dressed but not over done and always polite behaved themselves. Most of them were very well educated, university etc. Never found them pretentious.

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    #19

    Nobody sat next to each other, talked, or even smiled to other people during the entire bus trip this morning. I'm norwegian alright.

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    Featherking
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That could have been Sweden too. If someone arbitrarily smiles on the bus, we immediately assume they’re a psychopath.

    Abdullah Abd Rahman
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tend to think the warmer the country, the warmer the people. The colder the country, the colder the people. Do you think I'm right ? Fyi I am a Malaysian, living in a sunny, tropical country and was a student in the UK for 6 years - so I actually experienced this myself. Malaysians are warm , friendly people - even to strangers or foreigners. The British ? Well... let's just say they're reserved.

    Miki
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it's about Poland.

    You stole that from Robocop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to work with a Norwegian contractor in London, he spent his entire time coked off his nut. Eventually the company forced him to go to rehab. Seems to be back in Norway running his own company now, hope he stays there, conceited a*****e.

    IamMe
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Massachusetts, in the US. I take the bus to work four towns away. The only time anyone sits next to someone who they aren't traveling with, is if there are no other seats available. As soon as one opens up, they move to it. Chatty strangers, tend to get "the look". I'm starting to wonder if outgoingness, has some correlation to snowiness. With the exception of Canada, of course.

    Mette Stenersen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha. I'm Norwegian. This is accurate. But then again, why would I smile or talk to strangers on a bus??? I don't get the need people have to chat to strangers. It's weird.

    #20

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Irish Laid back and friendly: Check Cripplingly cynical and judgemental: Check

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    Mustafa Kiziroğlu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lady doesn't fit in Irish stereotype.

    You stole that from Robocop
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got heckled by my Irish family when I thanked them for coming over for her 70th Birthday. Love them dearly but they're massive aholes when they get going

    Mustafa Kiziroğlu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Today I met nine people who don't know what the idiom stereotype means.

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    "Stereotypes have a negative impact not only on the person about whom we are making them, but on ourselves," Dr. Ramirez added. "We are often surprised when we learn that we have more in common than we think. When we make assumptions about others, we miss an opportunity for an authentic exchange that can impact each other for the better."

    #21

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There We love good bread - yes, 100% Cars - yes, loads of elder folks are very peculiar about their cars and speed limit debates. It's getting less in the younger generations. Bureaucracy - somehow even worse than its reputation Rude/harsh - you get a******s in every country. I don't think the average person is ruder than an average person from somewhere else. We are distant with strangers. The only people who aren't distant are those looking to be an a*****e. The nice folks exist, they just don't randomly go talk to strangers. Beer - yes, a lot, and a lot of good beer. Except Kölsch, that one sucks. Dirndl/Lederhosn - regional traditional clothes, only worn on some occasion by some people in the southern region. Not really a thing for like two thirds of the population. Rammstein - apparently one of the biggest associations foreigners have with Germany. For most Germans, it's a "hate them or love them, no inbetween" type of situation.

    ArmyOfGayFrogs , Flo Maderebner Report

    Trillian
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate Rammstein, love Kölsch. And you have forgotten about the trains. For some reason, people still think they are punctual and reliable. They are soooo not.

    TheElderNom
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like Kölsch too. Gaffel Kölsch specifically, though I'll admit that was the only one I tried when I was in Cologne.

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    Saint_Zipcodus
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give me Deichkind over Rammstein any day.

    Jacky Newman
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to make a funny comment, but unfortunately we Germans aren't funny 🤷‍♀️ /joke of course 😅

    TotallyNOTAFox
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many Germans does it take to change a lightbulb? One, because we are very efficient. Now back to work!

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    Ka Se
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a native german speaker i really dislike Rammstein because of their lyrics. I find the lyricism of the songs offensive .

    Susan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I, briefly, visited Germany I thought everyone was extremely friendly and cheerful. The beer and sausages were on point, though!

    martymcmatrix
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🇩🇪, is that you? What about other stereotypes such as front gardens with a hunter's fence or penalty shoot-outs against England? Or the immaterial ones like punctuality, order, diligence, noodles and toilet paper? 🤔

    You stole that from Robocop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still can't work out if Rammstein are taking the p155 or not.

    Donkey boi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the whole, I love Germans. Generally, I find them to be warm, helpful people. In the cities, people are like they are in any city anywhere in the world. Some nice, some are an a**e.

    Mrs Wuschwusch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kölsch❤️ It's so much better than most people think!

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    #22

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There I'm Danish, you'd usually hear that all Scandinavian (not just the Swedish) are "cold". It's kind of true, but not really. I think we tend to be more reserved than the southern Europeans for example, we also don't for friendships as easily as others, but the friendships we do have tend to last for life and be very loyal! It can be really hard to get new friends as an adult and particularly an immigrant, not because we don't want to, but it takes **a lot** of time and effort! We also don't say hello to random strangers we see on the street, we also don't say "how are you doing?" to someone unless we really do want to know, we actually hardly speak to people we don't know, especially not strangers passing by in the street, the metro or elsewhere in public. So in summary, I think we may come off as cold to strangers, but I don't think it's at all true when it comes to people that know each other. I also think that people living in the city are less likely to talk to strangers than someone living in a small town in the countryside. Get a Dane drunk however and they'll most likely be pretty chatty.

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    Jeff White
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've found the Danes and Swedish to be wide open swingers compared to the Norwegians and Finnish.

    Šimon Špaček
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that this is to some extend evolution (at least social evolution, that is quite quick compared to biological evolution). In the winter your ancestors probably had to rely on each other a lot. It is easy to freeze or starve in the North, but in the South... you will probably not freeze to death even in winter. But also you don't want to share resources with just anybody in the North, because you still need those to survive. So, helping family or neighbor makes sense, but helping complete stranger? Where did this stranger even came from?

    Lene
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Dane I can confirm this. 100% 😁 edited to add: but living out on the countryside and we say hello or nod to everyone we see. Sometimes you're out checking the mail box by the road and a neighbor in a car stops and you just have a long chat by the road. Lol.

    Danish Susanne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This all sounds familiar, but I live in the country, and it is a bit different here. We do greet people we don't know in passing. I have never lived in any other country so I cannot tell if Danes are really different, but they don't feel cold to me.

    Display_Name
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Scandinavian roots show in my personality. I work customer service in U.S. and always feel really awkward that I am forced to initiate small talk. I don’t speak to strangers when I’m not being paid to do so. I was considered a stuck up snob in school because of these traits.

    Robert Trebor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought that the reason for short words (Tack) and short answers was because they didn't want their tongue to freeze.

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try living near the Baltic Sea, and you'll find out why they're cold!

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    #23

    Fat American checking in here. I don’t own any guns but pretty much everyone I know does. And as an Austin Tx native. I’m pretty liberal, love music and eat tacos and bbq all the time.

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    Jeff White
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But is only Austin. The rest of Texas is exactly as the stereotype.

    RagDollLali
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? So you've been to most of Texas then? I'm from Houston, been here a good portion of my life. I'm pretty liberal, believe there should be better gun control, support a woman's right to choose and think what our disgusting governor is doing in terms of women's rights and immigration is deplorable. Most of the people I know fall pretty close, and Texans in general are usually hospitable and always willing to help. Just because the bad people tend to have louder voices doesn't mean the rest of us agree with them or that they are representative of how most people here are.

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    Alicia M
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an American. I don't own guns and don't want to. I'm not fat. I'm actually pretty health-conscious. I'm very progressive minded. There are a lot of people like me but the others are always sucking up all the attention The media loves train wrecks.

    90HD
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am an American. I own guns, but I'm in favor of background checks. I'm not obese, and most of the people I know aren't. Most of the people who make stereotypes on America are either very stuck up academics or greasy reddit kids.

    Robert Trebor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texas is many cultures - many societies. And lots of open rangeland.

    Admiralu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a lot of loud Republicans trying to tell everyone else what to do.

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    Shawn Barry
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not really sure what kind of reputation Nebraskans have.

    RavenTheCat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where om from in america the only guns i see are hunting ones

    Zaach
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fat American here from Montana USA - my brother-in-law gave me a .357 mag for Xmas in 1975, still have it but it is in a closet somewhere nowhere near any ammo

    jmdirks
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In America it's ok for the criminals to have guns so that they can kill you when you don't protect yourself.

    Robin DJW
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up in Fort Worth in the 60s. Racism was ubiquitous. I remember seeing two drinking fountains in the zoo - one labeled "for whites only." Moved away in 1970 to go to college and never went back. So I don't know if it is better now. I am sure it must be. How could it not be?

    Some guy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta say I love your Lounge Lizards!

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    #24

    Greece: yes we are loud, we are always late and we religiously believe we have the best food in the world. However, we dont smash plates screaming opa on a daily basis. I’d say keep that for a wedding and if that!! Kinda starts to die

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    Sugar Shack
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Greek American here with lots of relatives in Athens and Lesvos still. Yeah, I've not seen the plate smashing thing except for when a non Greek thinks it would be fun and then we all look at them when they do it. Years ago, I had my best friend over for dinner (Mayflower descendent, very white). He said that the food was amazing but he didn't understand why we were all "yelling at each other". I was puzzled and that was when I realized that not all people speak the way we do...

    Raumpfleger
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never have I seen my late greek FIL laugh so hard as when we watched "My big fat Greek Wedding" because it's all so true!

    Guess Undheit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ouzo, coffee and food, hell yes I'll join in. But leave your cigarettes at home, please.

    You stole that from Robocop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Greeks, you're all grumpy which I can relate to.

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    #25

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There I’m from London and I constantly hear “the land of knives and stabbing” Is it true? Sort of. Knife crime is definitely a problem but you have a higher chance of witnessing or you yourself being robbed than being stabbed. The UK having bad food; I disagree. The UK has the best range and quality of ethnic food in Europe. If I want curry, Thai, Mexican, Japanese food, I can probably find a good and close to authentic place in the bigger cities. London especially.

    ruggpea , Iset Report

    Bored Templar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally true about the food. Yes, British food is terrible, but that's why we have so much variety to choose from. You don't eat Chinese when you are in Italy, do you? I have 6 different nationalities of food in a 300 metres radius

    Forrest Hobbs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pfft. Well made traditional British food is superb, it's just those heathens who insist on boiling cabbage for 20 minutes who ruin its reputation. Also, good quality fish and chips by the coast at the end of a summer's day counts as the food of the gods.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So if you want to compare homicide rates, St. Louis, Missouri in the USA has FIVE TIMES the homicide as London.

    cerinamroth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, because you can kill more people with a gun than a knife. It doesn't stop London being very stabby.

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    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Despite being born and rbrought up in the US, I was raised on British cooking. And Child Protective Services said they could do nothing about it.

    Adrian
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The food thing is historical, due to rationing during the wars. Totally different these days.

    Forrest Hobbs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a myth that rationing made British food bad. Rationing never forced anyone to boil cabbage to inedibility (why do that? Why???). The World Wars did have adverse effects, e.g., cereals used to fill out sausages (WWI), nearly wiping out production of cheese that wasn't cheddar (WWII). But the Wars didn't make British food bad. Good food has always been a British thing, but so has bad food. It just depends on who's cooking.

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    Šimon Špaček
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If I want curry, Thai, Mexican, Japanese..." So, you are saying that UK has good food, but you didn't mention UK cuisine at all? Go eat a spotted d**k (traditional English food) or jelly eel.

    BTDubs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Go eat spotted d i c k or jelly eel" No fu cking thank you.

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    Jamie Mayfield
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Went to the UK and almost starved. I ordered creole chicken and thought they gave me the wrong dish because I couldn't see or taste any seasoning on it. Was there for 2 weeks and never actually enjoyed one meal.

    Jill Rhodry
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can find all of those, and more, in suburbia in Australia.

    FaceTime Audio
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UK food was great, including British food , BUT I refuse to believe that there are good Mexican joints there. I saw some taquerias while I was there, and I doubt their quality, as a Southwestern US snob.

    Forrest Hobbs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course the UK's got good Mexican food - why not? It's hardly exotic. Pick a big city and you'll find a decent Mexican restaurant if you search.. Of course, we've also got bad approximations of Mexican food here too. What we haven't got is matching weather, but some might say that's a blessing.

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    Ariadne Toms
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes there is not the best fresh fruit and vege

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    #26

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There People say french (but especially Parisiens) are rude and arrogant or something. I've been to other countries and spoke to non-french people and it just seemed like they had much more of a "filter" than french people do so that might explain it.

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    Jeff White
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been to France many times and have never found the French more rude than most other tourist places. The Parisiens can be less helpful, but I attribute that to being in the "Big City." Same is true for Hong Kong, London, Tokyo. They are not rude, just don't have time for us rubes that are in their way.

    SCamp
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I found French people in Paris very friendly

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    Ace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parisians are viewed exactly that way by the rest of France. They even know themselves that they're rude and arrogant towards many of their compatriots. You can insult almost any French person, from Paris or not, by suggesting that they're acting like a Parisian.

    Jack Burton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say we are passionate and absolutely not fake. If a french does not like you or is annoyed it will be obvious for you. It can be rude for sure but you cannot get it wrong.

    Zaach
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most tourists see Paris in the summer - the only Parisians left in the city are suffering from the heat and the tourists

    CanadianDimes
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I speak French with a Canadian (but not francophone Canadian) accent and I get great service in Paris. They really like Canadians but there does seem to be some animosity toward people from Quebec.

    Roan The Demon Kitty
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    having been to france a few times, I'd say Parisians are more closed off and rude-seeming, I still loved Paris though, but I'd say outside of Paris the French do seem more friendly. Perhaps it's just a city life thing.

    Mia Black
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we were once in Paris, we were ignored several times at the airport (a bus driver looked at us, then back to the front and then drove off without us) or pointed in the wrong direction. although we always greeted in French and asked for help and then continued speaking in English because we don't speak French. In addition, it was made clear to us right from the start that German wasn't well seen - we spoke to each other and then an employee from the French airport came to us "German? no no no no!!!" and kept crossing his hands saying that we shouldn't speak German...

    Nadine Debard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm very confused about the "no German" thing, maybe 30 years ago, but not today?

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    cerinamroth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the body language is often misunderstood. Germans are very direct, which I have learned to cope with as a Brit, but when I'm back in France, I still have to remind myself that the puffing out of cheeks and blowing out a "bof, j'sais pas" and the Gallic shrug aren't intended as rude. They just come across that way sometimes.

    You stole that from Robocop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paris and London are interchangeable and that includes the populace.

    Nadine Debard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rudest French people I encountered were retired French tourists travelling abroad. Very often by the time they open their mouth I feel the urge to punch them in the face. (I'm French, by the way). Parisians come second, but it's like a lottery, sometimes you win the price, sometimes you meet an arseh0le...

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    #27

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There **Sweden: Stereotyped as tall, slender, and blond, with a strong commitment to gender equality and a problem with alcohol. They are also viewed as somewhat arrogant and unfriendly by their Scandinavian neighbors​​.** **Finland: Seen as introverted, silent, and fond of vodka, with a stereotype that includes living in the woods and a strong sauna culture​​.** **Denmark: Known for a high quality of life, punctuality, and being reserved yet open-minded and easygoing. Danes are also stereotypically heavy drinkers​​.** **Netherlands: Perceived as tall, liberal, and cycling enthusiasts, with a global image of being constantly stoned due to liberal drug policies. The country is also seen as the unofficial gay capital of Europe and somewhat frugal​​.** **Belgium: Known for a love of chips, beer, and comic books, with a complex political system. There's a mutual stereotype between Dutch and French speakers within the country​​.** **Germany: Viewed as efficient, disciplined, and car lovers, but also as stiff and lacking a sense of humor​​.** **Austria: Described as hardworking, serious, and traditional, with a love for winter sports and a strong sense of domestic life​​.** **Switzerland: Stereotyped as reserved, punctual, and obsessed with privacy and financial frugality​​.** **Italy: Seen as fashion-conscious, talkative, and passionate about football and family, with a stereotype that includes a deep connection to traditional foods like pizza and pasta​​.** **Czechia: Known for beautiful women and a love of beer and absinthe, with a rich history in crystal and Art Nouveau​​.** **Slovakia: Described as bad-tempered, with a dark sense of humor and a stereotype of being heavy drinkers​​.** **Poland: Stereotyped as religious and hard-drinking, with a complex relationship with Catholicism and alcohol​​.** **The British: Known for drinking tea, eating scones, and possessing a quick wit and sarcasm that entertains the rest of Europe​​.** **The French: Famous for wearing stripes, eating onions and berets, and being considered rude, a stereotype that even French respondents acknowledge​​.** **Italians: Seen as passionate, generous, and family-oriented, with a strong emphasis on traditional values​​.**

    glokz , NastyaSensei Report

    BTDubs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know the French ate their berets... You learn something new everyday.

    kwondae
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why Italy twice in that post? Also, aren't Danes fond of stuffing their houses with as many chairs as possible?

    Šimon Špaček
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Czech people do not go crazy for absinth, that is just tourist shops. Now, I don't say that we do not have some amazing absinth, because we do, but it is not the violent green stuff you will see in small "absinth stores" all over Prague downtown (usually with cannabis leaf as logo for some reason). But beer is definitely an important piece of our culture and history. Unfortunately, there were many other things that made us famous in the world, but it is mostly gone. Glass manufacturing is still there, but it is not that amazing anymore. Horses? Also no. Trucks and planes? Nope. Trains? Gone.

    Display_Name
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Scandinavian native who had moved to the US was quick to point out that I come from a Scandinavian bloodline because of my eyes, skin, and hair. I guess Swedish is in there also since I am tall and slender and not because I try to be slender.

    Lame Llama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Dutch are not frugal, they are cheap, but also penny-wise pound foolish. Also capital of electronic dance music (EDM).

    Destiny Kruse
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't consider the Netherlands as liberal anymore. Their new PM is pretty far right, which is an alarming trend gaining traction across the U.S. and Europe. Italy has a descendant of Mussolini and Marie Le Pen still gets elected each cycle.

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    #28

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There I always thought that Germans were really nice. The language sounds harsh, the people aren’t  By nationality, I’m Belgian and Luxembourgish. They each love talking about stereotypes of the other country, so I get to hear about them all the time.  Belgians are apparently dumb and drunk all the time. Dumb? No, but the prime minister singing La Marseillaise instead of the Belgian anthem did not help with that particular stereotype. Drunk? They do love their beer, but to be entirely honest, the Luxembourgish tend to drink a lot more often in my experience. Luxembourgers (the word always cracks me up) are apparently stuck-up, rich and narrow-minded. To be entirely honest, some are are stuck-up and narrow-minded, but it tends to be my generation. They grew up with parents who were able to make a lot of money just because they were in the right country at the right time (and worked for it!). The older generation has been able to get good, well-paying jobs without a the degrees that would be required nowadays. But, they worked hard and they took advantage of Luxembourg’s languages (German, English, French). They tend to have a lot of general knowledge and common sense. The younger generation on the other hand, often seemed to expect to go down the same path as their parents and grandparents, but in a world where degrees are an absolute must. A lot don’t speak the languages (I’ve even met some that only speak Luxembourgish) and lack the common sense and general knowledge that the older generation has. The older generation has raised a very entitled younger generation, who is growing up in a country where the price of life is constantly rising and who will soon not be able to live there anymore. 

    ChickenHead1450 , Paul Deetman Report

    martymcmatrix
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ihr Knalltüten, that's the flag from Belgium...🇩🇪 🤦🏽 🇧🇪

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    You stole that from Robocop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weirdly given their reputation I find Germans rather sweet and slightly naive.

    Anna Meyers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My great grandparents were Luxembourgers. The Grand Duke has extended the rights of citizenship to descendents of people from Luxembourg, and if things go down the sewer here, I may take him up on it. I can prove my claim, and I speak some German. I can improve it. The only problems would be culture shock and the cost of living. I pray that the US does not become a fascist dictatorship.

    keyboardtek
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad had a German ancestry. My mom had a tee shirt that said: "You can always tell a German. But not much."

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    #29

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There We Italians are seductive, spend half of our day in front of the mirror, and constantly gesticulate when we talk.

    Il-cacatore , Sagar Kumar Report

    Jeff White
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, I never realized I was Italian?!?

    Donna Peluda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having worked with all nationalities in clubs and bars (in Spain) I can say that when the Italians came they had the fame of getting all the Spanish girls. No so true it was mainly the whore houses that made the money. Same, but no has much for the French. Where I lived the whore houses were outside the town at the put on shuttle busses to ferry the macho men to and fro. The Brits would just get plastered, Germans no so much and the Dutch, Belgium left good tips to the doormen.

    #30

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Mexico False: - It's not yellow - Yes there's a lot of indigenous heritage both racial and cultural, but that's not all there is to it. Just visit Mexico City, we've got all kinds of people and traditions. We're more "americanized" each day actually. - People trying to cross the US border. There's more central and south americans wanting to get to the US than mexicans. In fact Mexico has its own immigration crisis growing rapidly. You see foreigners begging for money on the streets every day. It's common to have colombian and venezuelan neighbors and coworkers. And curiously Mexico City is getting invaded by americans, which is raising the cost of rent and commodities because they have dollars and we can't compete with their incomes. - We're responsible for flooding the US with drugs? Partially. Yes, our government has failed to win the war on drugs, but who sells them the weapons? mostly the US. And what about distribution in the US? How does a kilo of c*****e makes it way from the border to NYC? there's a network of corruption and trafficking running rampart in the US not only in Mexico. True: - We love our tacos. - Cartel violence is out of control. They own politicians, law enforcers, even the top military officials and the president is rumored to be in sinaloa's pocket. - Corruption is part of our daily life. A cop stops you, you're expected to bribe them. You need something to move quickly, bribe. Government contracts? all directly assigned to politicians friends and overpriced as f**k, and I mean a lot, like 1000% or more sometimes.

    thezorman , Ricky Esquivel Report

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump with his MAGA "build the wall" BS quite unfairly demonizes Mexico. How about we HELP and work with our neighbor to the south. Most of the illegal immigrants crossing the border are not from Mexico and the drugs are a shared problem as well. If Mexico is struggling with narcotics enforcement, then we should be HELPING Mexico to deal with it. Again, these are shared problems and we are NEIGHBORS. Didn't Jesus say "Help love thy neighbor?"

    keyboardtek
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Republicans and MAGA only use Christianity to demonize Liberals. If Jesus were alive today, MAGA would put him in prison.

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    Elchinero
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    US border coke/smack is brought in in semis & boats .. . not back packs on foot over the Rio Grande. At least MINE is ...

    Donkey boi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Went to Mexico, saw quite a bit of it's culture, history, and nature. I can confirm it is NOT yellow.

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    #31

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There australia 1: swearing alot including workplace? check 2: lots of evil things thatl kill ya? sorta check 3: buncha bogans at ur local shops asking for ciggys? multiple times a day sometimes 4: regular political a*s f******s? check fatter than albys c**k

    LachoooDaOriginl , wikipedia.org Report

    Caro Caro
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y*s, I *et it, s*ch a cr*zy bun*ch.

    Huddo's sister
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a couple pull up to the bus stop I was at, at about 7am, just to ask if I had any smokes. The majority of people I know don't smoke, so to me that was such a random thing to happen! Most shopping centres (and all hospitals) have had to increase the distance from entrances/buildings you are allowed to smoke though, because of the clouds of smoke you always have to walk through.

    Donna Peluda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved working with Australians, hard working but having a great time while your at it.

    #32

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Americans are an arrogant lot.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like this was written by someone who only knows Americans from our tourists and popular media. I can assure you most of us are not like that.

    Auntriarch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all of the tourists, cos you're only going to notice the loud ones

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    Adrian
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, not all. Those making stereotypes about Americans are probably basing it on a couple of obnoxious tourists they met once. The U.S. is a huge country with hundreds of millions of people.

    Happy to be a wallflower
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is stupid because America is ginormous and obviously not everyone inside of it thinks the same. I, a white teenager living in the South, am not going to have the same experiences as, for example, a single mom from Massachusetts. Absolutely nothing would be the same in our lives. We'd have different taxes, financial stress, jobs, religious experiences, education, accents, types of people around us, weather, architecture, experience with violence, environment, and even local plants and animals. We would be completely different people altogether, and you wouldn't know we were from the same country at all unless we told you. It's really stupid to just stereotype us both and say we're the exact same person just because we happen to live within around 4 million miles of each other.

    Boop the Snoot. Pound the Paw.
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The US is a huge country. There are two densely populated coasts sandwiching a big fat spacious country of regular people just living their lives.

    Lady Miss Pie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an obnoxious answer

    Gustav Gallifrey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't say 'arrogant' in general, although some are. I have found that some are absolutely ASTONISHED to learn that not everyone in the world aspires to live in exactly the same way that Americans do.

    Pandaroo
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    1 year ago

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    Especially the texans and washington DC ones, ngl

    Šimon Špaček
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop right there parde, Texans can be the most amazing people. I did tech support for one company in US and we had people call from many places. Chicago, LA, Delaware, Houston, Atlanta and few more (not to mention reginal representatives that lived somewhere in middle of nowhere and the closest office was 300 miles away). 95% of Texans were really nice, calm people who wanted their computer fixed and didn't blame us for their problem. And the coolest guy there was the head of the Texas branch (there were only two people higher than him in US and one or two more in the main headquarters, so he was pretty high on the chain) and when I fixed his problem in record time, he asked if I would like to be a local tech there. But that would be a long trip from central Europe and we had a toddler at the time, so no, I stayed here.

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    #33

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There as a half egyptian half lebanese and british I would say egyptian people will always try to scam you (of course not ALL people but the majority)

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many parts does this person have?

    Donkey boi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you know what they say... '3 halves make a whole'.

    martymcmatrix
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read it as »lesbanese« first ..I must apologize...🤷🏽

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    #34

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There the stereotype about people from my country is that we never finis

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    #35

    Pakistan: • Religious - Am I religious? Yes. Are most of us religious? Yes. Are all of us religious? Definitely no • Corrupt - Yes • Poor - Are some of us poor? Yes. Are there hyper rich people among us too? Yes. • Cousin Marriage - Yes. 

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    #36

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Macedonians are terrible to each other but extremely welcoming with great hospitality and friendliness to foreigners.

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    martymcmatrix
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🗨️ Look, another Macedonian over there. Haha! 🗨️

    Rae North
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats strange, why would you be terrible to each other?

    Guess Undheit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suspect it's the same as some other countries, that they only lower their guard around people they're closer to. I would bet two Macedonians from opposite ends of the country would be more polite to each other than two from the same city.

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    #37

    The Dutch stereotype of being greedy with our money is true, we love our money and we hate spending our money... Unless it's weed for some reason

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weed is ok on BP, but not cannabis? 🤷‍♂️

    TheElderNom
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is real word meaning other things. Like you know, weeds in your garden.

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    Bored Templar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I heard the Dutch don't consume weed as much as the tourists who go there because of the relaxed laws. Is this not true?

    Lame Llama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the lowest rates of drug abuse in Europe.

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    #38

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Not all Filipinos are gold diggers 😅 Most people here are educated and competitive in working, specially when they immigrate. Although, some women (or men) here also marry older foreign men because it's the foreigner's choice. ✓low maintenance wife ✓affordable country ✓aged care. Some foreigners are very unlucky tho, specially those who search for girlfriends from popular beer houses 😪

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BP has added such a representative picture of a Filipino women here.

    tuzdayschild
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm American. I wanted to answer this question but my fingers are too fat to type.

    H G
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a norwegian I'm not even in to adress this, I am outside and skiing. Gawd I hate skiing ⛷️

    Guess Undheit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I won't make any commentary on the society, but I've been there enough that I have NEVER seen such disparity in education between genders. The ratio of women to men with college education in the PI is 4:3, WAY higher than any other place I've seen or been. [ https://www.statista.com/statistics/695577/philippines-female-to-male-ratio-in-tertiary-education/ ]

    Lame Llama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Filipinas I know are never single though.

    #39

    30 Country Stereotypes That Got Confirmed Or Denied By People Living There Well it's a bit complicated for india because it's very region based. R**e? For sure in the north but in many parts of the south a girl can go out alone at like 2am and be fine. Good at math? Nah it's just that the ones that are really good at math get famous or successful and the rest are nothing special. Above average sure but not anything like stereotypes would have you believe. Plus a lot of it is practicing specific types of questions. If you get something you haven't practiced you're f****d.

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    Kylie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get the image for this one either BP

    cerinamroth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, the implication that wearing boots like that might relate to rape is disturbing. Better to use a calculator image in this picture, or someone looking confused over maths homework.

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    #40

    We have a machismo problem here in Jordan, but unlike most people I think the women are partly to blame for this, especially when in Jordanian culture it is the women that are expected to play a.much more active role in raising kids until their early teens. Boys from a young age are taught that they have to be the provider, the protector, and should not act in a sensitive manner (cry, seek emotional support). Even seeking help from a mental health professional like a psychologist would make fellow Jordanians see men (women too sometimes) as a bit on the crazy side. I had first hand experience with my ex, who told me to man up when I was being vulnerable and getting emotional about it. I ended up marrying a non Jordanian who matches so well with me on an emotional/intellectual level, it really has been such a boost to my mental health that she hears and acknowledges the mental issues I go through every now and then, no judgement, as I also do for her. But for a.lot of other Jordanian men, they have to keep their emotions bottled up to keep from being labeled too soft to handle the responsibilites expected of them. And keeping emotions bottled up may make men do things out of deep seated anger and frustration that they otherwise wouldn't do. As a result, that is why Jordanian men can come off as kind of aggressive, and that aggression in turn can make them do things that try to impress women but really make them look really sad and perverted. Little boys need fathers to be more involved in their lives, to show them that it's okay to be in touch with their emotions and to be more confident in themselves instead of acting out of a desire to fit the mold of traditionally toxic expectations. Sorry for the rant.

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    Pandemonium
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, blame the women for your machismo problem

    Mrs.C
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP is saying the women- who are tasked with raising the children- are bringing boys up to believe this.

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    Sugar Shack
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure that this one should have made it as a post. Seems a bit misogynistic and more about "his" personal issues IMHO.

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