How foreign travelers see the US and their words of wisdom.

[pstall]

Some funny, ironic and uncanny insights on Merica through the eyes of those visiting the States from abroad.

 

http://travel.yahoo.com/blogs/compass/don-t-drink-water-visitors-travel-tips-coming-194949993.html

 

My personal fav pearl.

 

From China:

Americans love to follow rules, even when no one is looking. “Americans are such strict rule followers. I witnessed this once sitting on the sidelines of a high school dodge ball game. To me, it was goofy, a little violent, and very American. It struck me that my classmates followed the rules of the game so strictly. Even when no one noticed that a person had been hit and he could have kept playing, he voluntarily gave himself up and left the game. I was deeply impressed by how much people honored the rules even when they are not seen."

 

And from Russia with awkward love.

 

The women are a little uptight, and they don't appreciate chivalry. “US etiquette prohibits flirting with a woman who is not your girlfriend or wife. If you are not acquainted with a woman, whether she be in a restaurant, on the street, or on the subway, do not look at her legs, etc. Americans could easily call the police on you, even for just ogling her.”

“Welcome and introductions: men and women tend to shake hands. Mutual kissing and kissing ladies' hands is not accepted. Also, women play a greater role in business. Often they insist to be treated exactly as an equal and not as a lady. In this regard, it is not acceptable to be excessively gallant, and you should avoid personal questions (do not find out whether she is married).”

[SOJA]

 

 

Nobody is impressed by how much you can drink.“In the U.S., they do not have a sense of pride if they drink a large amount. Rather, if you drink a lot, there is a sense that you cannot manage yourself, and you can lose respect from those around you. Being drunk doesn't excuse your actions, and to drink alcohol habitually is a sign of alcoholism. Alcoholics are seen as mentally weak, and are ostracized by society due to their inability to have self control."

from Japan

 

 

yea that dude never went to college

[KSpan]

from Japan

yea that dude never went to college

Or maybe he was associating with people over the age of 25.

[Argus Plexus]

Or maybe he was associating with people over the age of 25.

This probably

[Jackofalltrades]

I agree, I've known people from. Belgium, Germany, all of the UK, Canada and they all seem much more devoted to being prideful drunkards, especially the Scots.

[Mr. Scot]

I agree, I've known people from. Belgium, Germany, all of the UK, Canada and they all seem much more devoted to being prideful drunkards, especially the Scots.

:mad:

[natty]

 

 

 ‘Hi I’m Matt. Nice to meet you.’ ‘The name’s Bob. Where you from Matt?’ ‘Sydney, Australia.’ ‘Oh I see. You’ve come a long way. So what’s your take on Obamacare?’”

 

That's usually my icebreaker as well.