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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Mean Mr Mustard" wrote in message m... Unfortunately, I drew the short straw and will be heading to Europe on a business trip this summer. Now my primary concern is just making sure I get through this trip and back to the US safely in one piece. I figure this will be a challenging task with all the reports of anti-American protests and assaults on American tourists. That said I'm trying to compile a list of tactics that will prevent me from being a target: 1. Never dress casual - I figure most Americans can be spotted a mile away by something "wrong" with their wardrobe. Tailored English suit should help keep me out of trouble. 2. No shouting or raised voices - Always speak at a level tone 3. Show no emotion - No laughing, no smiling, no signs of frustration or desperation. 4. Do not leave the hotel except for business - When the business meetings are over, head straight back to the hotel and stay there. 5. No American greetings - "Hey", "Hi", "Howdy" and "Yo" are banned. 6. No hand gestures when talking - especially no pointing You don't need to bother with this one, you will just look like an Italian. (You know the joke about how to silence an Italian?) tim |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
Any other suggestions? Grow some balls and walk like a man That is something we Brits would respect. |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"The Independent" wrote in message ... Why are you doing business with the sons of bitches???? Oh' he's probably a US general trying to find some troops who dont kill women and kids? |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
.. You'd certainly be very welcome here. Come and have a look at Wales! Made me smile at your assessment of your compatriots...Have a nice holiday... *************************** **** off Wendy, Wales is a muddy rain drenched lump of rock full of pyromaniacs and manic depresssives ) And Screaming Arse bandit Labour ministers who wont attend the D Day celebrations. |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
nobby landowner. 2. No shouting or raised voices - Always speak at a level tone Only in England or Finland. Face facts the Welsh will ignore him, the Irish will try and con him and the jocks will just try to borrow money off him ) whilst the English will still call him a damn colonial. |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
And I still say leave your American kids at home)
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 10:48:49 +0200, "tim"
wrote: (You know the joke about how to silence an Italian?) Tie his hands behind his back? It's true - people have been ready to send me to the nuthouse on account of my gesticulating in public too much! |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 09:49:45 +0100, "The Rifleman"
wrote: Any other suggestions? Grow some balls and walk like a man That is something we Brits would respect. What is 'walking like a man'? John Wayne? |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Maria" wrote in message ... On 5 Jun 2004 23:15:24 -0700, (Mean Mr Mustard) wrote: Unfortunately, I drew the short straw and will be heading to Europe on a business trip this summer. Now my primary concern is just making sure I get through this trip and back to the US safely in one piece. I figure this will be a challenging task with all the reports of anti-American protests and assaults on American tourists. Please could you cite a a report regarding attacks on American tourists? Maria, I've think you've taken this post a little bit too seriously. tim |
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