Hmmm. I guess Europeans are sensitive too.
Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy
I think if you had bothered to read the full post you would have seen I already said I was sensitive.
Did I tell you Americans have no sense of irony? Too damn straightforward, must be their lumpen German heritage.
Europeans have the ability to laugh at themselves. Something you may find useful to learn.
Ever tried criticising France to a French person? They look at you with a withering look and turn away carry on talking to somebody else as though you were a mad man.
That's called self confidence, not arrogance.
Ever tried criticising Norway to a Norwegian? They go into a 30 minute rant and start frothing. They really do. They are crazy beneath that cold exterior.
Ever criticise Ireland to an Irishman? They buy you another pint and laugh at you.
Ever criticise England to an Englishman? They tell you that you probably haven't met any Englishmen, only foreigners liver in London.