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Want to know how to easily piss people off in their own countries? Then check out this helpful guide by Cale, the artist behind the popular webcomic Things In Squares. Whether you're looking to upset the French, the Germans, the Mexicans or the Japanese, his tongue-in-cheek comics will show you the best way to go about it. Don't like the Italians? Then abuse their beloved spaghetti and watch the tears begin to fall. Want to know what really upsets an American? Give them a normal-sized plate of healthy food and find out for yourself. And if you really want to hurt a Canadian then just assume they're American and you've made an enemy for life. Scroll down to see if you can find your own country in there. Did he get it right? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to vote for the best!

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Stille20
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We are good with healthy food, but our portion size is OUT OF CONTROL.

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M. M
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, I'm an American and I don't even know what a regular-sized meal looks like.

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Ian Carter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife an I had a meal in L.A. we nearly died there was so much food, the next day we really pissed them off because we ordered 1 starter and 1 soda ( free refills) it was enough food & drink for both of us. The staff didnt like it though.

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Polleekin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm American and I usually order appetizers and/or split something with someone. Normal entrees are usually to big.

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Aaron Verdery
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even organic food in the States is bad for you. We've poisoned and destroyed our own food supply

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giovanna
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the point should be, even before organic, on real raw food. Not processed. Real food, like real vegetables and cereals. Honestly a lot of the stuff sold in America wouldn't be considered edible by an Italian

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Erin Zelnio
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, it's more the cost of that healthy plate. What we really are is cheap.

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Kjorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no... regular-sizeds of vegetable but big sizes of meat!

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Tommy Clausen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all Americans are the same ofcourse, as with any stereotypes of anyone. I did experience when visiting Florida that the sizes was gigantic(a couple times ordered food and got enough to feed a family), and saw a "healthy food"-isle at Publix that looked more like the snacks and junk food department in a Norwegian store. Ofcourse many of us Norwegian eats crappy too. Mostly those that are addicted to American food like MacDonalds and stuff though, when I think about it :P

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Renita McAfee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My family is from ms. They save bacon grease to use on other foods.

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Elizabeth Molloy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FFS ... they are ALL restrained. "Cultural Torture" being the title of this piece.

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Ben Smith
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Food is only part of the problem. Americans are not nearly active enough

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Brandi Walker
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Americans in GENERAL may not be good with healthy food, but this does not speak true for all of us, just as it doesn't in other countries.

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Allana Rose
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No! This is a stereotype, just come to California, its almost the law here to eat properly *L*

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JeanLuke
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally in the same category as fun/quirky ones like 'don't break their pasta,' 'make them draw imperfect circles,' or 'don't pass the hot sauce.' Hilarious guide.

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JeanLuke
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This appears to be the only offensive, not fun/quirky one, but if you think 'break their noodles,' 'make them draw imperfect circles,' or 'don't pass the hot sauce,' is actually in the same category, by all means, tell me I'm wrong.

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JeanLuke
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry for two posts, it wasn't posting them, so I had to type it a few times then *poof* there's two posts.

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carlo 64
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right !!!! it's a crime to break spaghetti in the middle,,,, please dont

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Melissa Boone
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My partner and I have different plates at dinner. I have a proper dinner plate. My partner has the platter size plate that are called dinner plates.

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Lu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember visiting my family in LA, and breakfast was about 50 burritos from Taco Bell (we were 3 teenagers).

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PigMaster
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't blame him. Your drawing of food is so sucky...

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Sylvia Matusikova
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I HATE french serves. And I am Slovak. I need food, not dirty plate.

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LJ Owen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been all over the world, and this is just not true. How it got started as a rumor I can't imagine, but British portions are bigger than ours. Sorry, campers!

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Kelly
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true: most Italians break spaghetti. Moreover, "mama" is wrong. Correct word is "mamma".

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Jen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a rule in my (non-Japanese) home too. Shoes are dirty people!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you want to know how to REALLY annoy a mexican? Tell us how much you like mexican food followed by "... at Taco Bell".

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Brenda Olano
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol I'm peruvian and I know many of us would react like that xD I'd be willing to try and be polite though.

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