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American tourists and political questions about the US presidentialelection
Just an FYI to Europeans and others, there is an intense interest in
the US presidential election around the world but Americans have traditionally shied away from talking about politics in casual conversation, so if you meet an American and hit them with questions about the US presidential election do not be offended if you get only a quick cursory answer or an attempt to immediately change the subject. An old saying in the US is "don't talk about politics or religion" they are taboo subjects for many (but not all) Americans. |
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American tourists and political questions about the US presidential election
"Henry" wrote in message ... stonej wrote: ...Americans have traditionally shied away from talking about politics in casual conversation... An old saying in the US is "don't talk about politics or religion" they are taboo subjects for many (but not all) Americans. Considering the state of American politics, that's no surprise! ha ha The OP is misinformed. Americans abroad won't shut up about their elections. They're usually astonished when I tell them I don't follow the campaign and have no interest in their system or who's elected to or selected for any job. Cheers, George W Russell Bangalore |
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American tourists and political questions about the US presidential election
On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:16:31 +0530, grusl wrote in post :
: "Henry" wrote in message ... stonej wrote: ...Americans have traditionally shied away from talking about politics in casual conversation... An old saying in the US is "don't talk about politics or religion" they are taboo subjects for many (but not all) Americans. Considering the state of American politics, that's no surprise! ha ha The OP is misinformed. Americans abroad won't shut up about their elections. They're usually astonished when I tell them I don't follow the campaign and have no interest in their system or who's elected to or selected for any job. Cheers, George W Russell Bangalore but....but... how can you not be interested? It's so.... interesting. -- Tim C. |
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On 22 Oct, 08:28, "Tim C." wrote:
On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:16:31 +0530, grusl wrote in post : : "Henry" wrote in message .. . stonej wrote: ...Americans have traditionally shied away from talking about politics in casual conversation... An old saying in the US is "don't talk about politics or religion" they are taboo subjects for many (but not all) Americans. Considering the state of American politics, that's no surprise! ha ha The OP is misinformed. Americans abroad won't shut up about their elections. They're usually astonished when I tell them I don't follow the campaign and have no interest in their system or who's elected to or selected for any job. Cheers, George W Russell Bangalore but....but... how can you not be interested? It's so.... interesting. -- Tim C. * but this is ****ing funny... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzoyADkoFUk |
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American tourists and political questions about the US presidential election
"grusl" kirjoitti .. . "Henry" wrote in message ... stonej wrote: ...Americans have traditionally shied away from talking about politics in casual conversation... An old saying in the US is "don't talk about politics or religion" they are taboo subjects for many (but not all) Americans. Considering the state of American politics, that's no surprise! ha ha The OP is misinformed. Americans abroad won't shut up about their elections. They're usually astonished when I tell them I don't follow the campaign and have no interest in their system or who's elected to or selected for any job. One American (Washington Post journalist, Art Buchwald?) told once that American folks are very eager to follow American policies across the globe but they don't bother to walk across the home street to their polling station. |
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American tourists and political questions about the US presidential election
"Tim C." wrote in message ... On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:16:31 +0530, grusl wrote in post : : "Henry" wrote in message ... stonej wrote: ...Americans have traditionally shied away from talking about politics in casual conversation... An old saying in the US is "don't talk about politics or religion" they are taboo subjects for many (but not all) Americans. Considering the state of American politics, that's no surprise! ha ha The OP is misinformed. Americans abroad won't shut up about their elections. They're usually astonished when I tell them I don't follow the campaign and have no interest in their system or who's elected to or selected for any job. but....but... how can you not be interested? It's so.... interesting. Maybe in a few decades I'll be. Right now I'm trying to order 'FDR' by Jean Edward Smith off Amazon. Wading through Orhan Pamuk's 'Istanbul' at the moment. He's not an easy read but this book is not as tough as his fiction. Cheers, George W Russell Bangalore |
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American tourists and political questions about the US presidential election
On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:30:32 +0300, "Markku Grönroos"
wrote: One American (Washington Post journalist, Art Buchwald?) told once that American folks are very eager to follow American policies across the globe but they don't bother to walk across the home street to their polling station. I heard a prediction today for an expected turnout in the state where I live of 85-90%. |
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American tourists and political questions about the USpresidentialelection
On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:56:16 -0700, stonej wroteÂ*:
Just an FYI to Europeans and others, there is an intense interest in the US presidential election around the world but Americans have traditionally shied away from talking about politics in casual conversation, so if you meet an American and hit them with questions about the US presidential election do not be offended if you get only a quick cursory answer or an attempt to immediately change the subject. Locals and tourist seldom have enough time to talk about such as politics or religion. Tourist have only enough time to ask their way and inquire for sites and restaurants. Locals are busy living their lives. JE |
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American tourists and political questions about the US presidential election
JuanElorza:
On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:56:16 -0700, stonej wrote*: [...] so if you meet an American and hit them with questions about the US presidential election do not be offended if you get only a quick cursory answer or an attempt to immediately change the subject. Locals and tourist seldom have enough time to talk about such [things] as politics or religion. Then...who does? r.t.e.-denizens, only? -- Erick |
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American tourists and political questions about the USpresidential election
On 21 Oct, 19:56, stonej wrote:
Just an FYI to Europeans and others, there is an intense interest in the US presidential election around the world but Americans have traditionally shied away from talking about politics in casual conversation, so if you meet an American and hit them with questions about the US presidential election do not be offended if you get only a quick cursory answer or an attempt to immediately change the subject. An old saying in the US is "don't talk about politics or religion" they are taboo subjects for many (but not all) Americans. Well, they themselves are all making enough noise about both at the moment! Surreyman |
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