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30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans "I'm french, italian, spanish, portuguese and serbian"

**Born and raised in Connecticut, never left the state, only speaks english and maybe took a 23andme test**

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"You're french ? I'm french too ! My great great ... great grandmother was in Paris one time when she was a toddler !"

Final score:

248points

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DrBronxx 2 years ago

Yes. Americans claiming to be from another country without any qualifiers is a pet peeve of many around the globe. The first time I met an American while I was traveling abroad, she said "I'm English", and I, assuming she must have moved to the US as a child, said "Oh really? Which part?" Her response was "Oh, I don't know. I just know that my great grandparents came from there." The exchange left me very confused.

133points

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Assume everyone on the internet is American.

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243points

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Regal Kitten 2 years ago

They aren't? ;)

81points

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It’s no secret that citizens of the most powerful country in the world often find themselves in the spotlight. The internet’s fascination with America, from its culture to its politics to its people, seems to be beyond control. It looks like everyone has at least a few opinions to share about the nation, and, news flash! They’re usually far from great.

In reality, not all typically American characteristics are negative. Every culture has peculiar quirks that can tell people around the world what country someone came from, even without asking. But differences between the US and other places can sometimes be so painfully obvious that they make for some amusing moments of confusion whenever pointed out.

To learn more about the subtle and not-so-subtle things American tourists do that immediately out them in other countries, we reached out to a writer and travel blogger Megan Starr who is originally from Virginia, US. She is one of the authors of a blog called Megan & Aram that’s purely dedicated to showcasing the beauty of Scandinavia, the Eastern bloc, and beyond. Living abroad for 12 years now, Megan is an avid traveler that has explored many breathtaking places around the globe and has amassed an arsenal of experiences she’s eager to share with others.

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Smug and overconfident. Especially applies to White American men. I work in engineering consulting and it constantly amazes me how comfortable they are listening to the sound of their own voices and being wrong or inaccurate more than 50% of the time.

Final score:

234points

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OokiiStaR 2 years ago

I'm still amazed and it happens so often here.

47points

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans They make a huge fuss over your accent.
I was in London and some American tourists asked for directions, I told them and they were like ‘you sound so British!’ and even called his friend over to marvel at my accent. Like, dude you’re *in* England. What do you expect? The people aren’t a f*****g museum attraction

Eli_JMI , Janis Oppliger Report

Final score:

200points

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Mokayokok 2 years ago

British and Australian accepts *ARE* sexy as hell, but yes, tourists acting like this is uncalled for.

72points

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Most Americans I meet are some of the friendliest, polite people. That being said, they are unmistakably loud and over-sharey of personal details.

Also they should know that the customer is not always right, that service industry jobs are respectable occupations, and asking for ketchup is a dead giveaway.

ZealousidealRush2899 , zoetnet Report

Final score:

180points

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Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)

I do NOT over-share personal details! I mean, the ONLY thing you REALLY need to know about me is that I'm 5'5", I have curly hair, I have two cats who are named Kohl and Preacher, and Kohl was named for the mineral stibnite, and Preacher was named for one of my favorite comic book series, and I have a puppy named Stilgar, and I really like pears, and I like pretty much all insects except for earwigs, and I was adopted at birth, and my adopted mother is a toxic narcissist who was physically, mentally, and emotionally abusive towards me my entire life, and I have one adopted sister and two biological sisters, and my adopted dad died last year, and he was an awesome dad and a great guy, and I have this one hair on my chin that grows out all bristly and thick, and we call those "bruja hairs" in my family, and I like parsnips and beets and pretty much all vegetables, and I'm 40 years old, and when I was a kid I had a small speaking part in a TV series so I have an actual IMDB listing, and

231points

When asked if she could reveal certain things that instantly expose Americans as tourists, she said that extreme confidence is probably the biggest one. "I can always tell an American (especially when abroad) because they walk around with confidence, they speak loudly and clearly (sometimes too much), and they are quick to say hello and be social," she told Bored Panda. "When I am abroad, this is usually how I can spot an American."

While the accent is seemingly their biggest giveaway, body language, behavioral differences, and even fashion choices also help people to recognize that a tourist is from the US. "That and the fact that they are likely wearing a t-shirt from their favorite college or sports team," Megan added.

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Measure everything in eagles per squarefoot

firebullmonkey , Aaron Doucett Report

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167points

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Nathan Jones 2 years ago

Literally nobody has ever done this. We strictly measure in football fields.

220points

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Based on my personal experience:
“I don’t understand why no one here speaks English” - In a foreign country where actually a lot of people do speak English although not at a native level.
Also “You guys have no customer service” just because Karens in my country don’t get free food.

Poeberry_fields , Clem Onojeghuo Report

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166points

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Mokayokok 2 years ago

Most of us absolutely cringe when we here about Karens doing this - we're really sorry, we want to throat punch them as much as anyone else does.

109points

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Introduce themselves as their ancestors nationalities lmao

sweatybisexy , Sora Shimazaki Report

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142points

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Ange Marsden 2 years ago

Australians and Kiwis don't do this; You gonna live in the past, better mention all the shifty things your ancestors did too....

104points

Most of the responses from the community can be considered as clichés that poke fun at American citizens, and as we all know, stereotypes do tend to have a grain of truth in them. However, they may also form a rather negative view of the country for those who have never come into contact with the culture. Since Americans wear their identities proudly, they often become subject to "America vs. the rest of the world" comparisons.

When asked why some people spend so much energy frowning upon the US, Megan believes it has become trendy for some to make "hating Americans" their personality. "I feel bad to say that... but I know many people that have allowed that to become their entire personality. As an American (who has plenty of issues with her home country), I have found many American tourists to be better behaved than other nationalities," the travel blogger said. "I feel like (for the most part), our best people travel abroad."

#10

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Drive from one shop to the next even if it is 50 meter by walk

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140points

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Vector 2 years ago (edited)

"honey, can you get me the keys? mummy needs to drive to the fridge..."

69points

#11

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Extremely extroverted and talkative
I've lived in germany for 14 years and I've never seen strangers talk really. when I went to America everyone was so nice and talkative. it was a nice but strange experience

doykjoe , Tim Douglas Report

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135points

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Latchkey 2 years ago

I'm American and still hate it when other American strangers talk to me 😬😬

95points

#12

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Honestly all the American I saw in my town were particularly cheerful and enthusiasts about things we take for granted. Like walking in a thousand years old street.

I also find them very expansive about their feelings. They don't hesitate to say: "Oh! this guy is so funny, man" in public. whereas in Europe I have the impression that we have lost the habit of communicating together in public.

Nikokab , Jacek Dylag Report

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131points

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Lakota Wolf 2 years ago

Our country is kind of embarrassingly young and we don't have much history/historical culture. So we do tend to be fascinated and awed by the old stuff in other countries :)

76points

Even if stripes and stars seep through your pores, the chances are that you sometimes want to be a more discreet traveler. Maybe you’re tired of feeling singled out, or perhaps you experienced unfortunate situations only because locals knew you’re a foreigner. Whatever the reason, Alyse, The Invisible Tourist, shared a few tips on how to blend in when traveling.

First, do a bit of research. The odds for you to look more like a local grow significantly if you spend time learning about the culture and etiquette. "Not only will this demonstrate to locals that you respect their heritage, but they’ll also be super appreciative of your efforts," she wrote. Also, learning a few basic phrases in their language can help you find a way out of troubling situations. Then, avoid proudly displaying your camera or selfie stick out in public, as they’ll immediately blow your cover. "Unless you’re a professional photographer, do you really need a flashy camera permanently draped around your neck that makes you look like a tourist?" Alyse asked. Well, that's for you to decide.

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30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Maybe woosh, but...

If you hold your fork on the left, and cut with the knife in the right, then you would usually keep the fork on the left to eat with.

Very American to cut with the right, then swap the fork to the right to eat that bit, then swap again to cut with the right. Rinse and repeat.

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128points

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Nadine 2 years ago

Yeah, we're savages.

70points

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#14

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Equating freedom with being able to buy a product or being able to do something really meaningless

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127points

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Regal Kitten 2 years ago

Hey, if I don't have the freedom to waste my time doing something entirely pointless when I feel like it, what even is life worth?

31points

#15

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Asking for refills, ice, or iced tea has outed me more times than I'd care to admit.

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Final score:

121points

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Bored Person 2 years ago

I don't understand this. You pay for one drink, so you get one drink, or at least that's how it works where I'm from

82points

However, Megan mentioned that trying your best to blend in may take away some joy from your journey. "I think that if you're headed to visit the Colosseum, for example, you are likely not going to give off the vibe that you're a local! I think it is good to remain chilled out and respectful, but I don't see the point in trying to 'blend' in. I have made several friends on the road from simply being a foreigner. But, I am also the first person to throw headphones on and wander about trying to discover the streets on my own terms,” she said.

#16

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans "Do you speak English? DOOO! YOOOU! SPEEEAK! ENNNNGLISH!"

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110points

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Regal Kitten 2 years ago

I never understand how saying something really loudly and slowly is supposed to make it easier to understand.

89points

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#17

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans BEING LOUD. And I don’t mean intentionally. They can be just talking in a restaurant or a train and it’s the only conversation that can be heard from everywhere.

Final score:

110points

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StarlightPanda! 2 years ago

American here. Most people I talk to here think I talk too loud. So I must talk overly loud as an American. I think it's a me thing though. Lol

37points

#18

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans “Do you accept American dollars?”

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107points

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Teresa 2 years ago

I don't know why people do this. Never in my travels to other countries have I ever expected to pay for something with American money.

8points

If you want to be a great tourist when traveling around the globe, Megan shared one tip that could help you reach your goal. "Asking questions in a non-invasive and judgmental manner," she told us. "You can make friends this way and also learn a lot about culture."

"I also think it is about respecting where you are. If you are in a conservative country as a female, cover up. Simple as that. You may not agree with it, but being respectful goes a long way. Also... don't break stuff. And don't photograph places you shouldn't or fly drones in no-flying zones," the travel blogger concluded.

#19

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Ask about common American chains that are uncommon/nonexistent in other countries. Also assuming that international chains serve the same thing in every country; McDonald’s, for example, has different menu items in, say, China. Assuming the food is prepared the exact same, too—I remember ordering chicken nuggets as a kid in Germany and being shocked they tasted so different. Probably because they were made with real chicken.

_marshmallord_ , Erik Mclean Report

Final score:

105points

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Carole Reid 2 years ago

That could be. I was at McDonald's in Germany. They had beer.

50points

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#20

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Uses their shoes inside. Even if there has been raining

Final score:

91points

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Cashme Outside 2 years ago

Ive got a Mr. Rogers thing goin on in my house. I have house shoes and outside shoes.

14points

#21

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans They start talking to you/always trying to make conversation.

I was at the car wash one time and this guy sat beside me and asked if the truck was mine. I said no politely and hoped he’ll stop talking to me as English is not my first language.

Lo and behold few minutes later he was telling me the story about 9/11 as he was one of the first responders and how he developed an illness because of the said job.

Americans are really interesting people. They really know how to keep a conversation going. I couldn’t do that, Europeans wouldn’t do that, i think lol.

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Final score:

90points

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Gionanna 2 years ago

When watching American movies/series I'm always amazed and amused at how the characters seem to make friends so easily. So, it's not made quick for the storyline. It's simply how many Americans are :-)

32points

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#22

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Not giving a f**k what the rest of the world thinks.

Final score:

86points

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Robin DJW 2 years ago

Some of us do. We try to improve our image in small quiet ways. It's hard for us to learn unusual (to us) behaviors, but some of us really do try to at least tone it down and learn a few word of the place's language.

42points

#23

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans I asked for a refill of coke on vacation at a restaurant in Australia. They said I’ve got to be American and had a good laugh.

shreddymcwheat , Lukas Ballier Report

Final score:

84points

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Silly Putty 2 years ago

I guess I don't get out much but I've ever once expected, or asked for, a refill.

20points

#24

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans If they’re a 35+ year old man wearing a large T shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and white sneakers with socks that go halfway up their calves

knightsofgel , Chris Hunkeler Report

Final score:

83points

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Regal Kitten 2 years ago

It's like in a video game where everybody gets the default skin, and then you can upgrade, except nobody does

47points

#25

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Saying "hey how are you/how is it going" without expecting an actual answer. An when you answer and ask how they are, it usually baffles them!

audio_inferno , Jonah Brown Report

Final score:

81points

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Jill Rhodry 2 years ago

We have the same greeting but Aussie style - 'owyagoin' - the only appropriate response is 'not bad, yaself?"

48points

#26

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans It's 10 degrees and you're wearing an oversized sweatshirt with the name of your college, shorts and flip flops.

darienhaha , John Fornander Report

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75points

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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago

10 degrees Celsius...thats reasonable...not great but whatever. 10 degrees Fahrenheit, they're gonna be a frozen idiot soon.

61points

#27

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Wear a baseball cap at an indoor restaurant.

Signed, an American who (ONCE!) wore a baseball cap at an indoor restaurant.

solo_duality , Nathan Dumlao Report

Final score:

69points

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Downunderdude 2 years ago

Most recent Prime Minister in Oz who wore a baseball cap instead of an Akubra got annihilated at our recent election. Coincidence? I think not.

19points

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#28

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans We get a lot of American tourists here, why do you all wear the exact same clothes? Ireland t shirt, shorts, socks with sandals or those awful trainers, sunglasses and baseball caps

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Final score:

59points

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Lazy Panda (she/her/hers) 2 years ago

These are all making me think that I am positively incognito when I travel. I hope I can at least pass for Canadian, if nothing else.

29points

lioness-2208 , Obi - @pixel6propix Report

#29

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Loud, the way they dress, being overly polite, ask what I do for a living in the first 5 mins of conversation, etc

Final score:

52points

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Tybalt P. 2 years ago

As an American, I’ve never actually noticed the last thing until now, and thinking back on it, holy c**p is it true

39points

Fatigued_Otter , Skinny Guy Lover Report

#30

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans Eating while walking (eg eating a bagel or breakfast sandwich on the way to work or school)

Final score:

37points

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DDmaybeandor 2 years ago

How can we eat while walking if we drive everywhere?

100points

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#31

Got mad at me because I didn't know if our ATM's accept Bank of America cards, in Belgium. I could tell immediately he was from New York. He's basically the stereotypical New Yorker.

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27points

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SxS 2 years ago

Stick your ATM card in and try it. Most European ATMs will let you select from a dozen screen languages. The bank's ATMs are out there to make money, mainly by collecting a $3 fee from you, and BofA collects another $3 out-of-network.

12points

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#32

Be extra, doesn't matter in what, it's just always extra

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25points

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SxS 2 years ago

Extra large in my case. Actually XXL.

16points

#33

When they're shocked you have to look 25 to buy an energy drink

gingerfingerbread Report

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20points

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Cashme Outside 2 years ago

*looks at redbull next to me nervously…*

8points

#34

I'm american, but these are some things thay have given me away. Referring to distances in minutes. Certain types of clothing, like a PGA tour polo shirt. Sneakers. Wallet. Casio products. Stubble. If you shave with a philips norelco, it leaves slightly more stubble than a straight razor and everyone notices. Walking. Your back muscles are underdeveloped compared to europeans, makes you fling your feet out farther. Europeans keep mass centered on top of their leading foot. Belts. Not lnowing how to wear a suit. Masculine haircut. Smiling. Referring to wings, peanut butter, broccoli, or out of season vegetables. Asking for salt. Asking for water with ice. Buying soda with groceries. Paying with a credit card instead of a cellphone. Using american apps.

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18points

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SxS 2 years ago

Pretty good list. I would add "shoving Angela Merkel aside" in an attempt to hobnob.

19points

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#35

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans As soon as you say you are British they hit you with the "can I 'av a bo-ol o' wotah"

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17points

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Silly Putty 2 years ago

How many Americans have you met? I would never do that.

29points

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#36

30 Giveaways That Someone Is American, As Described By Non-Americans "can I get some ranch for my fries?"

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17points

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Nathan Jones 2 years ago

Ranch is the greatest abomination in the culinary world. American chef. Hate ranch.

22points

#37

sweatshirts with logos on them.

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15points

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Heidi Schultz 2 years ago

That's not a normal thing?

17points

#38

Asking for vine with ice. I once observed in Italy how an american Dad asked kindly for some ice for his red vine. The server brought an bottle cooler but the man wanted normal ice. The server was so confused he sent his supervisor. Then the supervisor asked multiple times if he wants the ice IN the glass. They just couldnt believe it and thought it was some kind missunderstanding.

MoneyRough2983 Report

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15points

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Regal Kitten 2 years ago

No, that's just one person being a sycopath

25points

🥔SaltyPotato🥔 2 years ago

yes america is full of psychopaths. I LOVE IT!!! BECAUSE I'M NOT ALONE!!!

1point

Silly Putty 2 years ago

So, this is a case of an American who is so arrogantly American that he thinks he should have ice in his wine (vine?). I've lived in Italy for 20 years and I can tell you that Italians think the way they do things is the right way and if you do it a different way, you're doing it wrong. They're a hell of a lot more arrogant than Americans.

5points

gerard julien 2 years ago

how could you stay 20 years in such an arrogant country ? lol

6points

gerry.garh 2 years ago

I'm from Argentina, and we drink table wine with ice and sparkling water. vino-con-h...f4a600.jpg

4points

Remi (He/Him) 2 years ago

Wine spritzer is good, gotta come to Argentina 😋

1point

AsaofBase 2 years ago

I (an American) remember I was in a cute little restaurant with my mom, and one of the people sitting next to us asked the waiter to heat up his champagne. Thoughts?

3points

Danielle Hardesty 2 years ago

Yeah that's not American by any stretch.

1point

gloria benado 2 years ago

Vine...and again who cares

1point

Cashme Outside 2 years ago

I mean, the fact that you care so much how someone likes a drink that the memory sticks with you says more about you than the guy and his drink.

1point

Margaret Weaver 2 years ago

I would have brought the man a caprisun and asked whoever he was sitting with to open it for him because the straw was sharp and might hurt the poor dear. If I was in a mood I'd probably bring something to colour in too.

0points

RoanTheMad 2 years ago

this just makes me confused. so very, very confused.

0points

Benita Valdez 2 years ago (edited)

I don't get it but usually people here in New York want ice for zinfandel wine and occasionally certain whites; ice for red isn't typical

0points

Todd Campbell 2 years ago

I see people in England doing this a lot more than Americans.

0points

Remi (He/Him) 2 years ago

What I find fun is the beer with ice that's the norm in Vietnam. Wouldn't dare to ask ice in beer anywhere in Europe even though it's a wonderful idea on a hot day

0points

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#39

Yell in the streets when they are on holiday in Europe. You can spot them from a mile away.

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14points

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Justme 2 years ago

Who is randomly yelling in the streets? Don’t assume we all do this just because 3 college kids on spring break got drunk.

15points

#40

Tell you they're American

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13points

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Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago

Canadians don't tell you right away that they're Canadian. But, if you call them 'American', wow, will they ever tell you!

20points

#41

putting cheese on everything

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12points

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Laugh or not 2 years ago

Putting weird, tasteless cheese on everything and going "eew" when presented with real, smelly cheese.

34points

#42

"This is the worst fried chicken I've had all day."

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11points

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gloria benado 2 years ago

Yup that's it no more Panda for a few years. This is really stupid BTW.

3points

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#43

Smug and overconfident. Especially applies to White American men. I work in engineering consulting and it constantly amazes me how comfortable they are listening to the sound of their own voices and being wrong or inaccurate more than 50% of the time.

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lowercase 2 years ago

Double post

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#44

They start talking to you/always trying to make conversation.

I was at the car wash one time and this guy sat beside me and asked if the truck was mine. I said no politely and hoped he’ll stop talking to me as English is not my first language.

Lo and behold few minutes later he was telling me the story about 9/11 as he was one of the first responders and how he developed an illness because of the said job.

Americans are really interesting people. They really know how to keep a conversation going. I couldn’t do that, Europeans wouldn’t do that, i think lol.

Edit: Spelling

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Final score:

-8points

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Teresa Thomas 2 years ago

Double-post

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Ieva is a writer at Bored Panda who graduated in Scandinavian studies from Vilnius University. After learning the Swedish language and getting completely lost in the world of Scandinavian mythology, she figured out that translating and writing is what she's passionate about. When not writing, Ieva enjoys making jewelry, going on hikes, reading and drinking coffee.

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Gavin Johnson 2 years ago

To add a tiny bit of balance. I have crossed paths with a huge number of U.S. citizens, I worked in hospitality, I found them to be engaging and polite, they loved the history of our hotel (built in the 1400s), they loved a conversation and that is way better than being grunted at by a drunk, English businessman. I can honestly say they were a delight to have at our hotel, they brought an energy that livened things up, they made folk smile (even if it was unintentionally) and they treated staff respectfully and generally speaking they made great guests. Every race, colour, creed has negatives assholes, don’t define a nation by the idiots you see, would you want your nation to be defined by your idiots?

70points

Katy McMouse 2 years ago

Thank you very much. I didn't expect any of these comments. You all have warmed my cynical heart!

19points

LinaLovesBooks 2 years ago

Thank you so much , Mr. Johnson. I needed that .

7points

AsexualShrimp 2 years ago

Amazingly put.

4points

Eat Dirt Crow 2 years ago

Thank you. I've come to visit you, your history and your culture. I know this is just the way you live but it's different than mine and I find that fascinating. If you'd ask me about how I lived I'd probably also struggle to find anything fascinating about it.

3points

brat zert 2 years ago

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Glitterati 2 years ago

When I was a backpacker travelling Asia and South America I got bashed constantly for the sins of the British. Other travellers would not let up about all the shitty things the British did over the years, using the term “you did x, y and z” like I was personally responsible. It really got me down. This post probably has the same affect on Americans. Every country has jerks and quirks. Negative stereotyping in any form is uncool.

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Sanchi 2 years ago

Yea. It’s not my fault guys!

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Hexenfox 2 years ago

Please stop bashing Americans. Why can't you find another country to bash.

24points

No One 2 years ago

I seriously couldn’t get through this list. A lot of ignorance and rudeness regarding Americans.

16points

Nikki Sevven 2 years ago

How about not bashing any country? Doing so is bigoted nonsense that relies on false stereotypes, or on judging the entire country's population by the behavior of a few. It's childish and silly.

11points

joop 2 years ago (edited)

Yeah it's no fun. I found an American on youtube who went to Holland and makes fun of us. He's a comedian and hilarious. Greg Shapiri. He's not nasty, just hilarious. Yet some get offended lol.

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Tracy Sellars 2 years ago

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Jaden Alexander 2 years ago

So we're not allowed to post words like d*ath, a*s, kn*b, etc but entire threads bashing the 3rd largest country on the planet based purely on stereotypes and the actions of a few " tourists" (compared to the total number of Americans) is totally fine. Yeah. Makes perfect sense.

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

A website based i nLithuania bashed the US but not Russia. *gives highly skeptical look* Lithuania. Sure. Uh-huh... -------- BTW, if you've ever been on a train with fans after a match in the UK? No, Americans are not the loudest, rudest, nastiest, awful-est people on earth. British football (soccer) fans. Hands down, would make Attila the Hun run the other way. They may be stiff-upper-lip-liberal-lovelies at home, but after the match, they're raging a-holes. If I judged all Brits by the football fans, what would that make me? ... An a-hole. So I don't. I just don't don rose-colored glasses about the UK, or US, or Canada, or anywhere. Humans suck, not nations. Humans.

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Remi (He/Him) 2 years ago

Almost ended up in a fight with a couple of Brits in a bar. First they try steal my seat while I'm getting drinks for me and my friends and when the friends told them "Excuse me, but that seat's taken, our friend is getting drinks from the bar" they got spitting mad and almost knocked the drinks from my hands when I was getting back. The security threw them out when one of them started to actually roll up his sleeves. But what stuck to my mind was how he kept yelling "In Britain we have some manners!!!!" Should have taken those manners along to the holiday too if you ask me. 😬

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Nadine 2 years ago

I agree we Americans can be loud and pushy but this makes us sound like disgusting apes. Are there any pleasant things about us? Like we spend money in your country?

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Katy McMouse 2 years ago

This is not going to be popular, but this is the one thing I hate about BP. It's kind of like being insulted by someone over and over and there's nothing you can do about it because that makes you look like a whiner who can't handle criticism. It really does become disheartening - I don't read these posts anymore but I know it's the same old criticisms, over and over. It's like they're beating a dead horse and don't know when to stop. Our government is a mess. Our citizens are being divided by b******t we can't easily control and anything we do in other countries is considered gauche and uncouth. Some of us may act like idiots in foreign countries, but it's not all of us. l also notice that Americans on BP don't usually make comments about other countries, so why isn't the same consideration given to us? It would be nice if posts like this would just go away.

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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago

You're right though. We in the U.S. have habits and customs that are messed up, our government is a mess and all the things people see and hear on news outlets just make it seem worse. But most folks here are just trying to get by and make their way through life as best they can. We have no direct control over what politicians do or say, we don't hate everyone and we just wanna live life with our loved ones until we shuffle off. We are all just people just like everyone else. We have different cultures that may seem strange, just like the rest of the world. And I really think most folks in the world would like to be cool with one another, learn new things from each other and help make each other better folks. Maybe I'm nieve about it, but that's me I guess.

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Bill Evs 2 years ago

Americans (from the US) are some of the genuinely nicest people I've ever encountered. I'm a Brit and I know some of us can be utter sh*ts abroad, We must stop treating people as if they are all some massive amalgamation of where they are from

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joop 2 years ago

The ones I met were very friendly, outgoing and some were loud in the train, which was fabulous, because ppl shut up to them and now my kids could just talk, without adults whining that they wanted silence.

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A.D 2 years ago

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Bill Evs 2 years ago (edited)

BP, please give this American bashing a rest. These "articles" appear on your site every few weeks and for what? Has the author actually been to the US? And if they have and had a negative experience that doesn't mean others have. I'm a Brit (Welsh) and for what it's worth I've been to the US several times and always found the people there to be kind and welcoming. Yes you get get nutters there but I get that at home too. It's almost like, and bear with me now, people are individuals and not some homogeneous group. Mad isn't it!! Probably get downvoted for this but screw it.

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Lary Canary 2 years ago

Just for that, I'll order 2 IPA's or whatever you like!

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Brutus Trump 2 years ago

Wait until Bored Panda editors find out that there are other countries besides the U.S.

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Koos Kommentaar 2 years ago

Asked so many times. Wtf is BP editors obsession with "America"? Day after day after day. There 195 other countries in the world....

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Lary Canary 2 years ago (edited)

click bait.

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DaFetus 2 years ago

I find it funny how all these comments show pride ad elitism yet they bash Americans for doing the same. Why are only Americans hated on for wanting a culture and expecting others to respect their ways. All these comments are extremely judgemental and what Americans get shamed for..yet it's ok for us to do it? This whole thread is disgusting and toxic, bored panda isn't progressive its American hating and anti white. This is racist and elisitist and should not be an article.

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BordestPanda 2 years ago

What is this Lithuanian website’s weird obsession with the US and the people that live there?

10points

Rachel Ashwell 2 years ago

OK- can we now do how people from other countries act when they come to the US and we can spot them a mile away? Nothing like stereotyping!

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Jan Ahlmann 2 years ago

OK, when do Americans get to do the rest of the world?

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Gigantor the Bog Monster 2 years ago

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Summer Mason 2 years ago

As an American.... we could do the same thing to other countries. But alot of us don't. Alot of us are like the rest of the world looking at our leader ship whispering s**t. And wondering what kind of future the world collectively holds for our children. Yeah America sucks sometimes. But every country does. Everyone has their flaws. Britain "steals everything" Germany "had Hitler" Russia "has putin" China "facing computerized nation like 1988 book" North and South Korea "afraid of a very unstable dictator who controls everything". So just stop. We live in a very cruel world. And 90% of us hate it and want change. All over. No matter were we are from.

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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago (edited)

Bingo...I know I know I KNOW!!! We arent perfect in the U.S....but no country, leader, way of life, religion, not one person on this ball of elements covered in meat machines flying through the void..nothing!...is perfect. Theres alot of skeletons in alot of closets. We are all flawed, and we have to move past those flaws and love one another anyway. Edited to fix autocorrect spellings...see, even autocorrect is flawed.

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Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't understand why Panda thinks these type posts are interesting but I'm not clicking on anymore of them. When Putin decides Lithuania needs to be de- Nazified who's the first country they'll come whining too?

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Isaac7lego🇺🇸 2 years ago

yep

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Bored Retsuko 2 years ago

It's entertaining and all, but I can see why US pandas are getting tired of this topic ...

4points

Circa 2 years ago

Kind of amusing. But a lot of unfair insults and prejudice. BP wouldn't have an article like this about other countries. (Not American myself.)

4points

DDmaybeandor 2 years ago

I’m from the US and one thing I hate that we do is refer to ourselves as “Americans”. I mean, that’s two effing continents. I’ll say I’m from the states or the US. I only say I’m ‘murican ironically.

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similarly 2 years ago

Even people who live in the Americas refer to people from the US as "Americans". It's really fine. The only people who worry about it are, ironically, Americans.

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GB 2 years ago

Why do so many of you feel that it's okay to lump 330+ million people into one narrow negative stereotype?

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Stannous Flouride 2 years ago

Generally, these seem to be defining the difference between tourists and travelers. To quote Paul Theroux “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.” The tourists alway go where everyone else goes, a traveler less so.

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Emma 2 years ago

Why does BP constantly have articles about Americans no matter the context? You know there are other countries in the world too? I'm American, and even I'm getting bored of always being mentioned. Talk about other citizens instead.

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Isaac7lego🇺🇸 2 years ago

Jesus Christ we get it Americans are all gun toting xenophobic assholes and the rest pdf the world all agrees! Just kinda tired of American bashing, were not perfect but all of this is based on stereotypes.

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sofacushionfort 2 years ago

Average American: “Bored Panda taught me that everyone thinks I’m a fat, stupid bigot.” American from the US South: “And all this time you were fine with that so long as it only applied to us folks down here.”

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Mac Fletcher 2 years ago

Sad how Americans are looked down. But, I'm afraid lots of American tourist prove them right. Sigh

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Grownnutkid 2 years ago

Not gonna lie, I've been pretty miserable in the US the last several years and really daydreaming about saving up money and traveling (specifically Ireland) It would be a massive expense for us. Family of 6, don't make a lot of money. This topic is kinda making me think maybe we'd just be laughed at and unwelcome?

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Pittsburgh rare 2 years ago

On the positive side, l'd say they're friendly and open to strangers, and we could learn that a bit where l live. On the negative side, that EXTREMELY nasal, high pitched voice of some girls with a Californian accent. It somehow bypasses my earbuds on the metro.

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Tara B 2 years ago

BP and its attempt at America bashes are so lame and regurgitated.

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LeeBreezy 2 years ago

how do people not see this as xenophoibis? why is it always americans who are the butt of the joke.

0points

Tye Williams 2 years ago

How to "spot" an American. Holy s**t, ummm I remember people doing that through out history. You're demographics say you're almost WHITE. Lithuania...land of what?

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Grownnutkid 2 years ago

Not gonna lie, I've been pretty miserable in the US the last several years. Been daydreaming about saving money and traveling (specifically Ireland). It would be a massive expense for us, a family of 6. We don't make a lot of money. This topic has me wondering if maybe we'd just be laughed at and unwelcome?

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Shyla Clay 2 years ago

Wanna trade for awhile? We could see how the other half lives.

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Jill Bussey 2 years ago

Out of curiosity, I wonder if the ancestral thing is because they are ashamed of being American?

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Izzy Curer 2 years ago (edited)

Not at all. It's because the people in any one locality are such a melting pot of races and cultures, it's a way to claim a little bit of identity. Mind you, it's not taken very seriously, and saying something like "I'm Irish" for example, in American parlance, is the same as saying "I'm of Irish decent". It's just shorthand, and not meant literally. There's no need to clarify it to other Americans since they also have ancestors from a different country, and you clearly don't have a non-American accent. We forget to switch our parlance when speaking to anyone else. But claiming you're of one heritage or another also has connotations within the history of America itself. Taking the example of Irish again, Irish Americans were treated very differently than, say, German Americans, and it had a large impact on where and how your American ancestors lived, which has a direct affect on us today. What I'm curious about is if non Americans would have a problem with Native Americans claiming their ancestral heritage. Or, what about the term 'African-American'? Or, what do they call 2nd and 3rd generation Middle Easterners with citizenship in some place like Germany?

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Jasmine Hufflepuff Henderson 2 years ago

Not at all. For me it's because my ancestor came on the starvation ships during the famine in Ireland. One of my cousins had a book full of ancestry with names, dates, etc all throughout Europe because he traveled to find family documents for several years. Unfortunately, that book is lost, but I would have loved to know where my ancestors were from and I often wonder what it would have been like if my ancestor hadn't have had to leave Ireland.

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Katy McMouse 2 years ago

That's a good question. You shouldn't be down voted for that. It's pretty much exactly how Izzy explains it. A lot of us are proud of our heritage and proud of the immigration stories of our relatives. A lot of us would like to also know more of where we come from and it's kind of a big deal for us to visit those places because of our pride and also because we have to travel some distance (unless of course you come from Central and South America- those areas might be a bit easier to visit than say, Europe, Asia, Africa, etc).

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

For me, and others, immigrant parents/grandparents are our reality and we grow up in "two" cultures ---- or three! "Mainstream America", then "parent's" and/or "other parent's". So we're always curious about knowing more.

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Carole Reid 2 years ago

"Accidental Tourist" Ann Tyler.

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Blue 2 years ago

One thing I noticed was the craze over sneakers!! I haven't seen it anywhere else. Like the massive long lines and high resell prices just for a pair of shoes. Is there an American here who can explain why?!

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Katy McMouse 2 years ago

That's just something people like to have a collection of, but it's not a national obsession ( at least I don't think it is). I know some are real admirers of different designs and styles, so maybe that's why?

8points

Mary Rogers 2 years ago

I am American and I don't understand it either. It's mostly young people who get into that.

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justme 2 years ago (edited)

American teacher here, it's mostly teenage boys in my experience. I haven't met an adult yet who is obsessed with sneakers and the girls usually don't care either. It's a status symbol because they're expensive and popular.

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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago

I can sorta understand...Folks like to have different shoes for different activities and to match clothing. I've always been partial to boots myself and have several different pair. Work, everyday wear, dressy, beaters to cut grass in...

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Daman dan 2 years ago

They'll tell you

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sarah downer 2 years ago

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Bruce Stuart 2 years ago

Sarah, I've traveled a lot. It's my job. Do it once, and you won't be embarrassed. I promise.

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

LA is probably the worst possible example of the US, but hey, no disagreement from a born-US-citizen on LA.

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Tarryn Louise 2 years ago

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

I'm from the US. However, in every foreign language, I'm referred to as "American". So... Yella t everyone else, please. Wasn't my idea. BTW, there are *two* Americas ---- North (which includes Mexico) and South (which includes the rest of what we think of as "central" America) by strict geographical rules and all that. Please don't forget South America. Thank you.

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Gavin Johnson 2 years ago

70points

Katy McMouse 2 years ago

Thank you very much. I didn't expect any of these comments. You all have warmed my cynical heart!

19points

LinaLovesBooks 2 years ago

Thank you so much , Mr. Johnson. I needed that .

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AsexualShrimp 2 years ago

Amazingly put.

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Eat Dirt Crow 2 years ago

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Glitterati 2 years ago

43points

Sanchi 2 years ago

Yea. It’s not my fault guys!

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Hexenfox 2 years ago

Please stop bashing Americans. Why can't you find another country to bash.

24points

No One 2 years ago

I seriously couldn’t get through this list. A lot of ignorance and rudeness regarding Americans.

16points

Nikki Sevven 2 years ago

How about not bashing any country? Doing so is bigoted nonsense that relies on false stereotypes, or on judging the entire country's population by the behavior of a few. It's childish and silly.

11points

joop 2 years ago (edited)

Yeah it's no fun. I found an American on youtube who went to Holland and makes fun of us. He's a comedian and hilarious. Greg Shapiri. He's not nasty, just hilarious. Yet some get offended lol.

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Tracy Sellars 2 years ago

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

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Remi (He/Him) 2 years ago

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Nadine 2 years ago

I agree we Americans can be loud and pushy but this makes us sound like disgusting apes. Are there any pleasant things about us? Like we spend money in your country?

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Katy McMouse 2 years ago

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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago

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Bill Evs 2 years ago

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joop 2 years ago

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Lary Canary 2 years ago

Just for that, I'll order 2 IPA's or whatever you like!

1point

Brutus Trump 2 years ago

Wait until Bored Panda editors find out that there are other countries besides the U.S.

10points

Koos Kommentaar 2 years ago

Asked so many times. Wtf is BP editors obsession with "America"? Day after day after day. There 195 other countries in the world....

10points

Lary Canary 2 years ago (edited)

click bait.

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DaFetus 2 years ago

10points

BordestPanda 2 years ago

What is this Lithuanian website’s weird obsession with the US and the people that live there?

10points

Rachel Ashwell 2 years ago

OK- can we now do how people from other countries act when they come to the US and we can spot them a mile away? Nothing like stereotyping!

10points

Jan Ahlmann 2 years ago

OK, when do Americans get to do the rest of the world?

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Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago

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Isaac7lego🇺🇸 2 years ago

yep

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Bored Retsuko 2 years ago

It's entertaining and all, but I can see why US pandas are getting tired of this topic ...

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Circa 2 years ago

Kind of amusing. But a lot of unfair insults and prejudice. BP wouldn't have an article like this about other countries. (Not American myself.)

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DDmaybeandor 2 years ago

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similarly 2 years ago

Even people who live in the Americas refer to people from the US as "Americans". It's really fine. The only people who worry about it are, ironically, Americans.

7points

GB 2 years ago

Why do so many of you feel that it's okay to lump 330+ million people into one narrow negative stereotype?

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Stannous Flouride 2 years ago

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Emma 2 years ago

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Isaac7lego🇺🇸 2 years ago

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sofacushionfort 2 years ago

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Mac Fletcher 2 years ago

Sad how Americans are looked down. But, I'm afraid lots of American tourist prove them right. Sigh

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Grownnutkid 2 years ago

1point

Pittsburgh rare 2 years ago

1point

Tara B 2 years ago

BP and its attempt at America bashes are so lame and regurgitated.

0points

LeeBreezy 2 years ago

how do people not see this as xenophoibis? why is it always americans who are the butt of the joke.

0points

Tye Williams 2 years ago

How to "spot" an American. Holy s**t, ummm I remember people doing that through out history. You're demographics say you're almost WHITE. Lithuania...land of what?

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Grownnutkid 2 years ago

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Shyla Clay 2 years ago

Wanna trade for awhile? We could see how the other half lives.

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Jill Bussey 2 years ago

Out of curiosity, I wonder if the ancestral thing is because they are ashamed of being American?

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Izzy Curer 2 years ago (edited)

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Jasmine Hufflepuff Henderson 2 years ago

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Katy McMouse 2 years ago

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

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Carole Reid 2 years ago

"Accidental Tourist" Ann Tyler.

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Blue 2 years ago

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Katy McMouse 2 years ago

8points

Mary Rogers 2 years ago

I am American and I don't understand it either. It's mostly young people who get into that.

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justme 2 years ago (edited)

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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago

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Daman dan 2 years ago

They'll tell you

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sarah downer 2 years ago

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Bruce Stuart 2 years ago

Sarah, I've traveled a lot. It's my job. Do it once, and you won't be embarrassed. I promise.

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LA is probably the worst possible example of the US, but hey, no disagreement from a born-US-citizen on LA.

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