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.

"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

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.

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

"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.

"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

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%.

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

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

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