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Locclo wrote:Q1: What are three perceptions you have about the American culture?

Good
1. Their McDonalds.
2. Their Gunz.
3. Their Women.

Bad
1. Their McDonalds.
2. Their Gunz.
3. Their Women.

Locclo wrote:Q2: What is one thing that you would like Americans to know about your culture to help better understand it?

I hate it how many Americans come to Australia under the impression that Drop Bears are some sort of joke. They are a very real and dangerous threat, and are responsible for the deaths of many hikers and backpackers. This is not funny, and very frustrating when you try to explain this sort of danger to a Yankee tourist.

Emperors Faithful wrote:I hate it how many Americans come to Australia under the impression that Drop Bears are some sort of joke. They are a very real and dangerous threat, and are responsible for the deaths of many hikers and backpackers. This is not funny, and very frustrating when you try to explain this sort of danger to a Yankee tourist. >

Haha, very funny. Several friends from Australia have already informed me of this "threat."

ALba? I really don't see what all the fuss is about.


My tits are far nicer.

Q1: What are three perceptions you have about the American culture?

1/ Americans seem to have a throw away culture. Because America has such an abundance of space, rather than regenerate and recycle, Americans have a tendancy to throw it away or abandon it an start again from fresh.

2/ American culture seems to be about extremes. People seem to be either incredibly religeous or not at all. Morbidly obese or anorexic. Fabulously wealthy or desperately poor.

3/ Most Americans are incredibly proud of there country and the achievements it has reached, they are very supportive of those who try to better themselves and like to celebrate success.


Q2: What is one thing that you would like Americans to know about your culture to help better understand it?

We dont all live in London, get about on red double decker buses and have fish and chips whilst drinking tea with the Queen every Sunday!

JEB_Stuart wrote:

Emperors Faithful wrote:I hate it how many Americans come to Australia under the impression that Drop Bears are some sort of joke. They are a very real and dangerous threat, and are responsible for the deaths of many hikers and backpackers. This is not funny, and very frustrating when you try to explain this sort of danger to a Yankee tourist. >

Haha, very funny. Several friends from Australia have already informed me of this "threat."

See? They think it's all a joke! Why don't any of them take our advisement to coat ones hair with drop-bear-deterring-vegemite seriously? What, you think we have the stuff just bebuase it tastes good?

Albatross wrote:ALba? I really don't see what all the fuss is about.


My tits are far nicer.

...My head asplode.

JEB_Stuart wrote:Haha, very funny. Several friends from Australia have already informed me of this "threat."

They're just putting your mind at ease, would you seriously visit if you knew that they would probably end your life. Generally we say it's a joke and that rumor gets spread around, that way we still get tourists

The truth is that they are repelled by the smell of Vegimite. If you must come here, keep a jar on you. Literally if you go exploring the outback.

Failing that, when bushtrekking you must at least hold a screw driver over your head at all times. Call it animal cruelty if you want, but that should manage to deter those fething manical creatures.

According to a bushranger friend of mine, the States and Territories aren't that concerned with promoting Drop Bear Awareness, as that would really damage tourism in the area. And that really doesn't make the rangers job any easier. They even had a fatality a couple of months ago.

Three good things about Americans? Well thats impossibel for me but Il try
Good things
1. Music
2. Autors
3. Games

BAD THINGS!!!
1. All of you bloody people who corrupte our politicans, and generaly makes a mess of everything you touch
2. SUV = useless pices of junk.
3. Bush do I need to say more?

Wow that was weird, we made basically the same post at the same time. Well your one wasn't there at the time anyway

See they're real, we both had the same solution so you know we're not making it up.

Three Perceptions:

Americans always seem very proud of their country.

Americans seem very concerned about appearing to be just, right and pure. There seems to be an inability to admit to flaws.

America's understanding of the rest of the world is very limited.

A brief note on British culture:

Remember how we used to run the world? Well, we don't anymore and that has left some people rather bitter despite this loss occurring before they were born. As a result this nation places a high value on doing what we think is right but also tries to obfuscate the issue with humour whenever possible so we have a get out clause if we're wrong (even though we're always right).

Edit: If you need a false name, try this: http://www.behindthename.com/random/

Anshal wrote:Three good things about Americans? Well thats impossibel for me but Il try

Perhaps it's impossible because your grasp of English 'no so good'.

Wow, all these responses in just a day! You guys rock. I really appreciate all the helpful posts you've given me to finish my work. I'll be sure to call on you fellas again if I ever need something else.

Anshal wrote:Three good things about Americans? Well thats impossibel for me but Il try

I am sure the Norwegians are oh so pure of heart and mind

Anshal wrote:BAD THINGS!!!
1. All of you bloody people who corrupte our politicans, and generaly makes a mess of everything you touch

Yes, I am sure that we corrupt YOUR politicians on a daily basis. If you can't elect competent, ethical politicians that is your fault

Anshal wrote:2. SUV = useless pices of junk.

I drive an SUV, and I assure it is not a useless, "pices" of junk.

Anshal wrote:3. Bush do I need to say more?

No, please don't. I don't think I could take anymore of the horrible grammar and spelling on top of the ignorant postings of a self-absorbed fjord dweller.

Today's Lesson: In a thread asking for genuinely nice, and genuinely bad things to say about American culture, keep it professional. If you want to bash America, and not help out a fellow Dakka-ite, then please start your own thread.

JEB_Stuart wrote:
Today's Lesson: In a thread asking for genuine things to say about American culture, keep it professional. If you want to bash America, and in the process help out a fellow Dakka-ite, then please, by all means go ahead.

Fixed that for you.

Anyway, where were we? Ah, yes. That's right. Drop Bears.


Drop Bears, mate. Bloody, Drop Bears.

I feel robbed. My Ford Explorer is a Capricorn of junk.

I hate Capricorn. Maybe that's why I can't get laid in it.

Nope our politicians are just horrible, In fact want to trade? And yes I know I`m bad at English, So no need to rub it in.