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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Peter File" wrote in message ... 10. Little Canadian flag lapel pin - Last resort, but I think the Europeans would just assume I'm an American trying to fool them with a little Canadian flag pin. Lose some weight. Try to remember that in Europe we don't have 30lb steaks for dinner. Drive a car that is more economical then a 15 ton SUV that does around 10 gallons to the mile. When entering a sports bar, never ask if thay can put on the baseball. Surely he should be avoiding the sports bar in the first place. What is a sports bar? (Yes I do know, but only because I've been to CA) tim |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 11:06:03 +0200, "tim"
wrote: "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. Not really...the rest was humour, but I'm interested to know if there have been reports of attacks on US tourists. |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 09:55:25 +0100, The Rifleman wrote:
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. *************************************** Oh dear \Rifleman you have got out of the wrong side today. Wahtever is the matter can we hlp?:-) |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
"Mike O'sullivan" wrote in message ... "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 7. Walk upright; do not flail arms too wildly when walking. 8. "Bob's Your Uncle" - Rumor has it that this phrase will stop an on coming mob of hooligans in their tracks but I haven't confirmed this? 9. Correct words - "petrol" instead of "gas" or "fag" instead of "cigarrette" 10. Little Canadian flag lapel pin - Last resort, but I think the Europeans would just assume I'm an American trying to fool them with a little Canadian flag pin. 11. Lose 200 pounds 12. Eat green vegetables openly 13. Don't ask for the bathroom unless you actually need a bath. 14. Don't go into the Bank to complain when the ATM delivers local currency. 15. Order beer in McDonalds, NOT coffee. 16. Carry an umbrella at all time. 17. If you visit England, go into your nearest hostelry (pub) and shout "fill the bar". JohnT |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 09:18:03 +0000, Maria wrote:
On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 11:06:03 +0200, "tim" wrote: "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. Not really...the rest was humour, but I'm interested to know if there have been reports of attacks on US tourists. ************************** Maria. Where have you been? If I go on the search engine I use it will throw up this "Your request has returned over 1000 items so reword it please" What about Bali,I know Ausies were there too but also Americans and the blowing up int Africa...or do you just mean Europe? *********************************************** |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 10:30:16 +0100, Welsh Witch
wrote: On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 09:18:03 +0000, Maria wrote: On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 11:06:03 +0200, "tim" wrote: "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. Not really...the rest was humour, but I'm interested to know if there have been reports of attacks on US tourists. ************************** Maria. Where have you been? If I go on the search engine I use it will throw up this "Your request has returned over 1000 items so reword it please" What about Bali,I know Ausies were there too but also Americans and the blowing up int Africa...or do you just mean Europe? *********************************************** Oh I see what you mean...I thought the poster was talking about individual attacks. In which case the simple answer is not to go where Americans congregate! |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
In message , Maria
writes 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? Last night I was at a barbecue in Clapham with loads of Italians. Nearly got swatted to death. -- congokid Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google http://congokid.com |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
In article , macusr023
@yahoo.com says... 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. Funny :-) Just come... You'll have no problem. We are not american, you know :-)) |
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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 7. Walk upright; do not flail arms too wildly when walking. 8. "Bob's Your Uncle" - Rumor has it that this phrase will stop an on coming mob of hooligans in their tracks but I haven't confirmed this? 9. Correct words - "petrol" instead of "gas" or "fag" instead of "cigarrette" 10. Little Canadian flag lapel pin - Last resort, but I think the Europeans would just assume I'm an American trying to fool them with a little Canadian flag pin. Any other suggestions? Lose about 25 stones. |
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How do I avoid looking and acting American while traveling in Europe?
On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 10:57:39 +0100, "pencil"
wrote: Lose about 25 stones. Unless he's going to be visiting a car boot. I've never seen so much lipid tissue wobbling about in my life. |
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