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The stereotypes about Americans
The stereotypes about Americans
According to the majority, the typical American - a kid on the background of the developing flag in one hand he had a burger, and the other - weapons. On this basis, we can say that Homer Simpson - a typical representative of the typical American.
But here's the reality of America. Let's compare the stereotypes.
All Americans love McDonald's.
Reality: everyone thinks that America is concentrated all the fast food of the earth. It is true that such a chain of restaurants like McDonald's, Burger King and Uendiz most crowded streets. But in fact, American cuisine is very diverse and very tasty. From burgers to Mexican, Cuban, Lebanese, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Russian cuisine - all this and more to offer our America. At the same time, and still have the traditional "American" cuisine, which is also very varied from state to state. From gumbo and jambalaya (google) in the South, to seafood and shellfish in the North. So American kitchen - it's more than just McDonalds.
These lazy Americans do not walk. ABSOLUTELY.
Reality: The idea that the Americans are driving around on the wide slopes on the huge and powerful machines quite right. To be able to drive - it is a necessity in America, people just do not go further than a quarter. People may even apologize before you for having taken your place in the parking lot, and now you have to go as much as 200 meters from the shop. But if it comes down to, is that Americans are lazy stupid. America is still not tiny European country. Moreover, in the cities it is very problematic situation with public transport (for example, in Russia the public transport at times more developed), and therefore easier to drive between cities in their own car.
The Americans - superpatriots
Reality: It is considered that the level of patriotism in America rolls. It always seemed that the Americans are very proud of the fact that they are Americans. The media also makes us think that the Americans do not know anything about other countries.
In general, meet patriotic Americans-it's not a problem. But if you think on a world map, for them there is only one continent of North America - you are wrong. Many Americans love to travel and admired by other nations. Most Americans, contrary to popular belief, it is not blind patriotism fanatics who do not know anything about the others. For instance, although such cases are known devotion to his country, as a return salute the flag every morning at the entrance to the school.
Every American has a gun
Reality: America is very easy to buy guns and even legally. No matter where you live (in America), in the region of 100 feet there is at least one person who has ever shot, and not necessarily that he has a weapon.
But, despite the stereotype, though, many Americans do not have the weapons and maintain restrictions on the possession, but at the same time, no one believes that it should be banned altogether.
It should be noted that possession of arms, in small towns more common than large, and is becoming less and less people who keep guns at home.
The only big city is New York and Los Angeles
Reality: Of course, everyone knows that, in America, are not only rich and powerful New Yorker, Hollywood stars and cowboys at the ranch, but television and movies in the main issue is the following picture. In fact, in the US a lot of wonderful cities, national parks and other great places to visit. Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, Miami, Washington (DC), Chicago, Detroit (yes, there is a very cool Henry Ford Museum), Philadelphia, Boston - and this is only the most-cream! And that's just the city;)
Americans are very polite, noisy and love to chat
Reality: Most Americans see a very open, free and friendly people, or very loud, annoying and rude.
Well, if we talk in general, this is true. They are very friendly and love to talk, especially if you are from Europe, and especially if you're from Russia. A bunch of questions about your country, and how do you then (like / dislike), and of the end of the conversation, of course, wishes for a good rest / work (depending on the purpose for which you came). Always willing to help (for example, bring a heavy suitcase). The fact that they are loud, too true. If you see a huge discount can scream with delight at the whole store or, for example, to hear your favorite song on the radio, do not hesitate to begin to sing in full voice. With the same force and express negative emotions.
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According to the majority, the typical American - a kid on the background of the developing flag in one hand he had a burger, and the other - weapons. On this basis, we can say that Homer Simpson - a typical representative of the typical American.
But here's the reality of America. Let's compare the stereotypes.
All Americans love McDonald's.
Reality: everyone thinks that America is concentrated all the fast food of the earth. It is true that such a chain of restaurants like McDonald's, Burger King and Uendiz most crowded streets. But in fact, American cuisine is very diverse and very tasty. From burgers to Mexican, Cuban, Lebanese, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Russian cuisine - all this and more to offer our America. At the same time, and still have the traditional "American" cuisine, which is also very varied from state to state. From gumbo and jambalaya (google) in the South, to seafood and shellfish in the North. So American kitchen - it's more than just McDonalds.
These lazy Americans do not walk. ABSOLUTELY.
Reality: The idea that the Americans are driving around on the wide slopes on the huge and powerful machines quite right. To be able to drive - it is a necessity in America, people just do not go further than a quarter. People may even apologize before you for having taken your place in the parking lot, and now you have to go as much as 200 meters from the shop. But if it comes down to, is that Americans are lazy stupid. America is still not tiny European country. Moreover, in the cities it is very problematic situation with public transport (for example, in Russia the public transport at times more developed), and therefore easier to drive between cities in their own car.
The Americans - superpatriots
Reality: It is considered that the level of patriotism in America rolls. It always seemed that the Americans are very proud of the fact that they are Americans. The media also makes us think that the Americans do not know anything about other countries.
In general, meet patriotic Americans-it's not a problem. But if you think on a world map, for them there is only one continent of North America - you are wrong. Many Americans love to travel and admired by other nations. Most Americans, contrary to popular belief, it is not blind patriotism fanatics who do not know anything about the others. For instance, although such cases are known devotion to his country, as a return salute the flag every morning at the entrance to the school.
Every American has a gun
Reality: America is very easy to buy guns and even legally. No matter where you live (in America), in the region of 100 feet there is at least one person who has ever shot, and not necessarily that he has a weapon.
But, despite the stereotype, though, many Americans do not have the weapons and maintain restrictions on the possession, but at the same time, no one believes that it should be banned altogether.
It should be noted that possession of arms, in small towns more common than large, and is becoming less and less people who keep guns at home.
The only big city is New York and Los Angeles
Reality: Of course, everyone knows that, in America, are not only rich and powerful New Yorker, Hollywood stars and cowboys at the ranch, but television and movies in the main issue is the following picture. In fact, in the US a lot of wonderful cities, national parks and other great places to visit. Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, Miami, Washington (DC), Chicago, Detroit (yes, there is a very cool Henry Ford Museum), Philadelphia, Boston - and this is only the most-cream! And that's just the city;)
Americans are very polite, noisy and love to chat
Reality: Most Americans see a very open, free and friendly people, or very loud, annoying and rude.
Well, if we talk in general, this is true. They are very friendly and love to talk, especially if you are from Europe, and especially if you're from Russia. A bunch of questions about your country, and how do you then (like / dislike), and of the end of the conversation, of course, wishes for a good rest / work (depending on the purpose for which you came). Always willing to help (for example, bring a heavy suitcase). The fact that they are loud, too true. If you see a huge discount can scream with delight at the whole store or, for example, to hear your favorite song on the radio, do not hesitate to begin to sing in full voice. With the same force and express negative emotions.
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