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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

On a recent holiday in the Caribbean, I found myself in the company of a few from the USA I'm sure they can't all be the same!!

....... However why are the so loud are they compensating for something or is it just me!?

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

they were probably just pleased to get a holiday

(they are quite loud though agreed)

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's not just me then, ear defenders could be a necessity.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

The band Damn Yankees consists of Michael Cartellone, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades

*courtesy of the useless information department*

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"It's not just me then, ear defenders could be a necessity.

And shades. The clothes are as loud as the voices.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The band Damn Yankees consists of Michael Cartellone, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades

*courtesy of the useless information department*"

Useless...yes, imformation...mmmm, never heard of the band

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy. "

Well proud to be British that's all...... It's just a discussion for fun!!!! Rain on another's said parade.

Next!!

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"It's not just me then, ear defenders could be a necessity.

I was once in the states in a quiet neighbourhood, a woman legged it a good 50m to say hello and have a chat through a wire fence. She was giving a tennis lesson at the time lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's not just me then, ear defenders could be a necessity.

I was once in the states in a quiet neighbourhood, a woman legged it a good 50m to say hello and have a chat through a wire fence. She was giving a tennis lesson at the time lol"

Love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Well proud to be British that's all...... It's just a discussion for fun!!!! Rain on another's said parade.

Next!!

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"It's not just me then, ear defenders could be a necessity.

I was once in the states in a quiet neighbourhood, a woman legged it a good 50m to say hello and have a chat through a wire fence. She was giving a tennis lesson at the time lol

Love it.

It was a bit of a 'who the fuck are you' moment lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's not just me then, ear defenders could be a necessity.

I was once in the states in a quiet neighbourhood, a woman legged it a good 50m to say hello and have a chat through a wire fence. She was giving a tennis lesson at the time lol"

Did u not notice the group behind u ripping u off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On a recent holiday in the Caribbean, I found myself in the company of a few from the USA I'm sure they can't all be the same!!

....... However why are the so loud are they compensating for something or is it just me!?

Its funny you should say that but I recently went to Benidorm & guess what?

'En-gerland en-gerland en-gerland!!!

Yep, something empty to prove, alright!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"On a recent holiday in the Caribbean, I found myself in the company of a few from the USA I'm sure they can't all be the same!!

....... However why are the so loud are they compensating for something or is it just me!?

Its funny you should say that but I recently went to Benidorm & guess what?

'En-gerland en-gerland en-gerland!!!

Yep, something empty to prove, alright!!!!

Well I guess you pay for what you can afford..... I'm sure the football was on I'd choose a different venue haha.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"On a recent holiday in the Caribbean, I found myself in the company of a few from the USA I'm sure they can't all be the same!!

....... However why are the so loud are they compensating for something or is it just me!?

Its funny you should say that but I recently went to Benidorm & guess what?

'En-gerland en-gerland en-gerland!!!

Yep, something empty to prove, alright!!!!

Well I guess you pay for what you can afford..... I'm sure the football was on I'd choose a different venue haha.

Oh why was it funny!?

I'm no comedian but thanks for your vote.

Stand up beckons. Mmmmm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy. "

Thank you... find it so annoying to be labelled so... I know a few Brummies that will make your ears bleed but I don't count all Brits like that.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"The band Damn Yankees consists of Michael Cartellone, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades

*courtesy of the useless information department*

Useless...yes, imformation...mmmm, never heard of the band

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_uh8XjgLTE

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Thank you... find it so annoying to be labelled so... I know a few Brummies that will make your ears bleed but I don't count all Brits like that."

Oh dear I'm sure the brummies, would think differently to you're generalisation.

...... The Black Country rocks, as do brummies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Thank you... find it so annoying to be labelled so... I know a few Brummies that will make your ears bleed but I don't count all Brits like that.

Oh dear I'm sure the brummies, would think differently to you're generalisation.

...... The Black Country rocks, as do brummies.

Pretty sure I did not generalise there

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Thank you... find it so annoying to be labelled so... I know a few Brummies that will make your ears bleed but I don't count all Brits like that.

Oh dear I'm sure the brummies, would think differently to you're generalisation.

...... The Black Country rocks, as do brummies.

Pretty sure I did not generalise there

Errrrr you mentioned brummies, not me!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like - I really would go to Benidorm or any other 'resort' Europe, Caribbean or otherwise!! Zzzzzz zzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Wow, load Yanks thread!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Thank you... find it so annoying to be labelled so... I know a few Brummies that will make your ears bleed but I don't count all Brits like that.

Oh dear I'm sure the brummies, would think differently to you're generalisation.

...... The Black Country rocks, as do brummies.

Pretty sure I did not generalise there

Errrrr you mentioned brummies, not me!!!

Just said I knew a few... hardly a generalisation. Compare that to the idea that all Americans are loud and have no fashion sense.. oh and don't forget greedy and uneducated... might as well go whole hog huh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

God bless America, the land that I love...........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy. "

Thank you! And not all Americans are like that lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Thank you... find it so annoying to be labelled so... I know a few Brummies that will make your ears bleed but I don't count all Brits like that.

Oh dear I'm sure the brummies, would think differently to you're generalisation.

...... The Black Country rocks, as do brummies.

Pretty sure I did not generalise there

Errrrr you mentioned brummies, not me!!!

Do you have a shovel as your doing rather well on your own, yup laughing and pmsl.

Oh what a freaking giggle!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On a recent holiday in the Caribbean, I found myself in the company of a few from the USA I'm sure they can't all be the same!!

....... However why are the so loud are they compensating for something or is it just me!?

En-gerlan en-gerland en-gerland!!!

LMFAO

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"On a recent holiday in the Caribbean, I found myself in the company of a few from the USA I'm sure they can't all be the same!!

....... However why are the so loud are they compensating for something or is it just me!?

En-gerlan en-gerland en-gerland!!!

LMFAO

I'm welsh so doesn't really do it for me lol.

Check my location!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was once in this bar in Timbuktu, & I was happily supping my pint & chatting to the locals - then these guys from Glamorganshire walk in &, all off a sudden it GETS VERY LOUD AND THEN LOUDER AND THEN THEY START BLOODY SINGING!!!

.......I hooked up with a Bedouin tribe for respite .........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only joking - whoopz!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"God bless America, the land that I love..........."

This

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"On a recent holiday in the Caribbean, I found myself in the company of a few from the USA I'm sure they can't all be the same!!

....... However why are the so loud are they compensating for something or is it just me!?

Hmmmm like the Brits are all lager louts, whingers whose sole topic of conversation is the weather who lack sophistication as no matter the cuisine, they'll always ask for ketchup.

Generalisations!

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy. "

Indeed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They are used to musak wherever they go. Every bar, restaurant or shop has either musak or sports on tv ... So from an early age they raise their voices to be heard.

Their culture is Germanic, their language English so they are an 'elbow culture' that needs to make an impression to be considered an active member of society. They still have maids, gardeners, housekeeper who tend to be much quieter.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Well proud to be British that's all...... It's just a discussion for fun!!!! Rain on another's said parade.

Next!!

Why do people start forum threads then get arsey if someone has a differing view? Do you have an alternative definition of the word "discussion?"

Your response just confirms what I already suspected from your op. Word to the wise: it's better to stay silent and to be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt!

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

I suppose the real question should be.

Define an American?

Is he black or white?

or is he she?

Latino?

Native? (Indian as we used to call them)

Republican or Democrat?

New York liberal or Texas redneck?

Mafia boss or midwest bible basher?

Harvard graduate or Hillbilly?

Britney Spears or Bob Dylan?

The list is endless with loads of in-betweens.

I have met some wonderful Americans and have some as very good friends, and I've met some loud mouth American arseholes.

Pretty much the same as most Brit's Germans, and pretty much every other nationality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've spend loads of time in the States and have loads of American friends. Yes they're loud and often quite brash but they're wonderfully friendly, welcoming and kind people. The loudness is just enthusiasm for having a good time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can generalize any nationality

American - loud

Brits -posh tea drinkers (American view)

German - sunbed theifs

French - can't build cars

Russian - vodka

doesn't mean they are all like this (except the French cars)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im half American .. rather proud of my dual citizenship too

Im loud one moment then perfectly english the next

Not that I like to be the cliche

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You can generalize any nationality

American - loud

Brits -posh tea drinkers (American view)

German - sunbed theifs

French - can't build cars

Russian - vodka

doesn't mean they are all like this (except the French cars)

Yup, the French are horrible at 'building' cars...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been to America quite a few times and travelled it extensively, and found the Yanks to be very friendly. I have had some of the best times in my life over there!

That said, the American tourists that I came in to contact with in London were overly loud and generally obnoxious.

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

"You can generalize any nationality

American - loud

Brits -posh tea drinkers (American view)

German - sunbed theifs

French - can't build cars

Russian - vodka

doesn't mean they are all like this (except the French cars)

This

PS. Anyone know a good outlet for knocked off sunbeds. The garage is getting quite full now.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I've been to Mexico twice and chatted to loads of Americans and found them all to be polite and friendly. I'm sure there are probably loud and annoying ones but my that will be true of any nationality

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"I've spend loads of time in the States and have loads of American friends. Yes they're loud and often quite brash but they're wonderfully friendly, welcoming and kind people. The loudness is just enthusiasm for having a good time."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've been to Mexico twice and chatted to loads of Americans and found them all to be polite and friendly. I'm sure there are probably loud and annoying ones but my that will be true of any nationality "

Try visiting a rum distillery on Grand Cayman with 15 US Marines! I've heard 500lb bombs that were quieter but my dog it was fun. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy. "

lol beer n chips ...you got that soooo right

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some "yam yamist" comments on here

As a brummie I'm shocked n saddened

Ah, fuck it, yer right... It's the worst bloody accent around!

Am ya goo-in mate?

Bostin

Been down the veeela lately?

Etc

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Try visiting a rum distillery on Grand Cayman with 15 US Marines! I've heard 500lb bombs that were quieter but my dog it was fun. X"

Me and 15 marines and rum?? Sounds horrible

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By *imjohnCouple
over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

Americans are nice people, we made some great friends going out to Hedo. Loud and shy at first but once they get going good fun, we are off to visit friends in New York in Nov 2014 as they stayed with us 2 weeks in July.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's not just me then, ear defenders could be a necessity.

And shades. The clothes are as loud as the voices."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The band Damn Yankees consists of Michael Cartellone, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades

*courtesy of the useless information department*"

Thanks for the heads-up on this !....quality !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Thank you... find it so annoying to be labelled so... I know a few Brummies that will make your ears bleed but I don't count all Brits like that.

Oh dear I'm sure the brummies, would think differently to you're generalisation.

...... The Black Country rocks, as do brummies.

Pretty sure I did not generalise there

Errrrr you mentioned brummies, not me!!!

Do you have a shovel as your doing rather well on your own, yup laughing and pmsl.

Oh what a freaking giggle!!!

To be fair, 'a few Brummies', is a rather specific statement...pretty much on the opposite end of the spectrum to 'generalisations' .... So you must be pmsl'ing about some other 'joke'

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Thank you... find it so annoying to be labelled so... I know a few Brummies that will make your ears bleed but I don't count all Brits like that.

Oh dear I'm sure the brummies, would think differently to you're generalisation.

...... The Black Country rocks, as do brummies.

Pretty sure I did not generalise there

Errrrr you mentioned brummies, not me!!!

Do you have a shovel as your doing rather well on your own, yup laughing and pmsl.

Oh what a freaking giggle!!!

To be fair, 'a few Brummies', is a rather specific statement...pretty much on the opposite end of the spectrum to 'generalisations' .... So you must be pmsl'ing about some other 'joke' "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a friend at work who has lived and worked in the States... He often jokes that......

Americans hate two things....

Racism and black people

For the record, my mate isn't white and has been on the receiving end of the above. Hardly a Mori Poll I know, but...

I did a Route 66 trip last year and in a bar or two in Arizona I was shocked at the racist attitude of some people.... Oh, and also the fact that I saw people with guns in holsters openly on show like Clit Westward or summat

However, on the whole, I like the Septics

I like their 'can do' attitude...

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Well proud to be British that's all...... It's just a discussion for fun!!!! Rain on another's said parade.

Next!!

Being proud to be Biritish doesn't mean that you can generalise about teh natives of otehr countries though does it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On a recent holiday in the Caribbean, I found myself in the company of a few from the USA I'm sure they can't all be the same!!

....... However why are the so loud are they compensating for something or is it just me!?

Its funny you should say that but I recently went to Benidorm & guess what?

'En-gerland en-gerland en-gerland!!!

Yep, something empty to prove, alright!!!!

I was working in Fiji this summer and it was the Ozzies, bless their hearts, who were definitely not to be missed. Kiwis were all lovely and very demure

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Well proud to be British that's all...... It's just a discussion for fun!!!! Rain on another's said parade.

Next!!

Being proud to be Biritish doesn't mean that you can generalise about teh natives of otehr countries though does it?

*the and other

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

However, on the whole, I like the Septics

I like their 'can do' attitude..."
......for a very large tip

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Well proud to be British that's all...... It's just a discussion for fun!!!! Rain on another's said parade.

Next!!

Being proud to be Biritish doesn't mean that you can generalise about teh natives of otehr countries though does it?

Why not it's a public forum everyone's entitled to view there opinions.

Or are we now in a nanny state you tell me!?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy.

Well proud to be British that's all...... It's just a discussion for fun!!!! Rain on another's said parade.

Next!!

Being proud to be Biritish doesn't mean that you can generalise about teh natives of otehr countries though does it?

Why not it's a public forum everyone's entitled to view there opinions.

Or are we now in a nanny state you tell me!?

Yes everyone is entitled to express their opinion...that's why I was expressing mine in the form of a question to you, hoping to open a discussion....this being a public forum and all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's just there culture , don't let it put you off them as people , just like you tend to get one word answers from Poles or Checks . just cultural difference .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OK, in answer to the OP. No that's a not something I've found of Americans. I try not to make sweeping generalisations of nationalities. I have found people of all nationality who I have found irritating and loud. Their country of origin does not make them so....

That from someone proud to be British on a public forum.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's right up there with 'all Brits on holiday are lager louts'!

Generalising is not healthy. "

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Some are loud some are not...the same as the majority of people on this earth I suppose...I lived with an American actually my ex husband who was no means loud...did not wear loud clothes actually dressed very nice...i have 2 very close American friends and they are no means loud...the US is full of different people like England...some states are still very backwards in their thinking...I could quite happily work on a ranch in Montana....that would be bliss

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

However, on the whole, I like the Septics

I like their 'can do' attitude.........for a very large tip

Good point

However, when I realised that they have two minimum wages ** and that you, the punter, are paying the labour charge directly, we were a lot more chilled about it.

** Lower minimum wage for service workers made up to the other minimum wage if not achieved via tips... Then probably sacked....

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