Brits have bad teeth
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
People have corrected me quite vehemently:Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The Indian and Asian guys have it the worst.
Bad body odour. Small penises. Funny accents. Shabby dressers. Cheapskates. Don't tip waitstaff well. Very hairy.
Every race has a stereotype. That is what America is all about. Beat the stereotype or be the victim. Simple!
lol
Indians are also Asians but I know what you mean.
Anyhow - Desi and oriental stereotypes are very distinct.
"No, you aren't Asian, you are Indian"
That tells you a lot about the education system in many schools in the US
Geography is not even a subject. History almost never covers many major civilizations of the world.
There you go again!0 -
StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.1 -
benmullins4 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The Indian and Asian guys have it the worst.
Bad body odour. Small penises. Funny accents. Shabby dressers. Cheapskates. Don't tip waitstaff well. Very hairy.
Every race has a stereotype. That is what America is all about. Beat the stereotype or be the victim. Simple!
haha WOW! Pretty broad accusation! I feel like you have this vendetta towards any clique or group that may have bullied you as a child. And you make these comments in a passive aggressive manner in hopes that it could pass as a bad joke. Speaking of bad jokes. The self deprecation to attract compliments is over played and not working...
Only a select group in the United States care about where you're from or what you're doing here. The majority loves the many cultures that we have here! Keeping up on our appearances has nothing to do with any other culture or country out there. It has everything to do with how we feel. And let's not try to point blame on the cause. Perhaps we're all a bit vain. We are on this website together, right?
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to take this whitening tray out of my mouth and head over to the gym to hit the tanning beds before I go get laser hair removal on my chest and back...
LOL - you must be a Guido in training. (what we see on TV)
HAHAHA!!! Not at all. I just wanted to say I was hitting on as many stereotypes as I possibly could. I'm not at all that vain and would never do any of that stuff!
This isn't Jersey Shore
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FYI, I've never heard the bad teeth stereotype apply to anyone other then brits. The american stereotype for french people are they are rude and smell bad, but also their cooking is the best in the world.0
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StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
They put fluoride in the water in Britain too. Have for a long time. And we use the same brands of toothpaste.2 -
"I’m half French half English and I’ve got qualities of both, French and English which is good, so … I am crap in bed but at least I’ve got bad breath.”
Ricky Gervais2 -
refuseresist wrote: »"I’m half French half English and I’ve got qualities of both, French and English which is good, so … I am crap in bed but at least I’ve got bad breath.”
Ricky Gervais
Haha (he has horrible teeth too, much as I love him...)0 -
I'm British and have nice white teeth! Every country has some type of stereotype2
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Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »refuseresist wrote: »"I’m half French half English and I’ve got qualities of both, French and English which is good, so … I am crap in bed but at least I’ve got bad breath.”
Ricky Gervais
Haha (he has horrible teeth too, much as I love him...)
They are not too bad. Most people have worse teeth, he's just got fangs0 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Ben, did you live a sheltered life in some Jesus town?!
Alright I kid, I kid. Don't attack me, bud. I am merely stating the obvious stereotypes that exist.
On the contrary, I've lived all over the world. I'm wondering if you're now relating religion to a certain stereotype as well...0 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
People have corrected me quite vehemently:Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The Indian and Asian guys have it the worst.
Bad body odour. Small penises. Funny accents. Shabby dressers. Cheapskates. Don't tip waitstaff well. Very hairy.
Every race has a stereotype. That is what America is all about. Beat the stereotype or be the victim. Simple!
lol
Indians are also Asians but I know what you mean.
Anyhow - Desi and oriental stereotypes are very distinct.
"No, you aren't Asian, you are Indian"
That tells you a lot about the education system in many schools in the US Geography is not even a subject. History almost never covers many major civilizations of the world.
Ive seen it alot too and find it VERY ignorant but it's so common that Ive just accustomed myself to being a non asian and just a desi on any platform amongst Americans/Canadians.
I wouldnt be very hopeful on your history lessons in school at all. haha Having said that, theres alot which isnt covered in Schools here too in terms of History. (we arent angels either)1 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
People have corrected me quite vehemently:Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The Indian and Asian guys have it the worst.
Bad body odour. Small penises. Funny accents. Shabby dressers. Cheapskates. Don't tip waitstaff well. Very hairy.
Every race has a stereotype. That is what America is all about. Beat the stereotype or be the victim. Simple!
lol
Indians are also Asians but I know what you mean.
Anyhow - Desi and oriental stereotypes are very distinct.
"No, you aren't Asian, you are Indian"
That tells you a lot about the education system in many schools in the US Geography is not even a subject. History almost never covers many major civilizations of the world.
Ive seen it alot too and find it VERY ignorant but it's so common that Ive just accustomed myself to being a non asian and just a desi on any platform amongst Americans/Canadians.
I wouldnt be very hopeful on your history lessons in school at all. haha Having said that, theres alot which isnt covered in Schools here too in terms of History. (we arent angels either)
Maybe you could teach others how to see both sides of the coin...?0 -
StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
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benmullins4 wrote: »benmullins4 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The Indian and Asian guys have it the worst.
Bad body odour. Small penises. Funny accents. Shabby dressers. Cheapskates. Don't tip waitstaff well. Very hairy.
Every race has a stereotype. That is what America is all about. Beat the stereotype or be the victim. Simple!
haha WOW! Pretty broad accusation! I feel like you have this vendetta towards any clique or group that may have bullied you as a child. And you make these comments in a passive aggressive manner in hopes that it could pass as a bad joke. Speaking of bad jokes. The self deprecation to attract compliments is over played and not working...
Only a select group in the United States care about where you're from or what you're doing here. The majority loves the many cultures that we have here! Keeping up on our appearances has nothing to do with any other culture or country out there. It has everything to do with how we feel. And let's not try to point blame on the cause. Perhaps we're all a bit vain. We are on this website together, right?
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to take this whitening tray out of my mouth and head over to the gym to hit the tanning beds before I go get laser hair removal on my chest and back...
LOL - you must be a Guido in training. (what we see on TV)
HAHAHA!!! Not at all. I just wanted to say I was hitting on as many stereotypes as I possibly could. I'm not at all that vain and would never do any of that stuff!
This isn't Jersey Shore
Haha Jersey Shore is the one I had in mind!
Theres also Housewives of Jersey Shore (I think) and thats the extent of what we know about American Italians.
and I got your joke - it made me laugh.1 -
StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
Actually most Americans are pretty terrible at this. They assume something that is pretty much standard in Western countries (like Flouride in the water) is uniquely American. And they seem not to realize that those countries also enjoy many benefits they don't get (maternity leave, free health care etc). I guess living in a bubble has advantages and disadvantages?1 -
Flouride in't watter?
You'd affta wait fer Uncle Nebby to 'ave is baff then the dog licks up whats left0 -
Im genuinely curious to know where this stereotype came from?
My teeth are great!
Early television. Back in the 1940's and 1950's, adult British people had not had dental care or orthodontic services as children. The images of those gap-toothed Brits persists. Congratulations. Mine are early British.1 -
I think I've got this in before anyone else. The epitome of British teeth, Mr Shane MacGowan
And I KNOW Ireland is not in Great Britain. But I think he's lived in England most of his life
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dannijordan30 wrote: »I'm British and have nice white teeth! Every country has some type of stereotype
America doesn't 1 -
Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
Actually most Americans are pretty terrible at this. They assume something that is pretty much standard in Western countries (like Flouride in the water) is uniquely American. And they seem not to realize that those countries also enjoy many benefits they don't get (maternity leave, free health care etc). I guess living in a bubble has advantages and disadvantages?
Let's be clear here. We know of those benefits because everyone wants what they can't have. HOWEVER, though we pay for our health care, look at what it gets us. We don't have to fight the system to get braces for ourselves or children. We can go just about anywhere to receive medical attention. Fluoride in water is a pretty standard procedure given it's a natural mineral already present in water any way.
The whole pounding our chests in competition for who has the best to offer is a terrible display.1 -
It is /genetic / as well I think. A lot of my family grind their teeth.
When I say genetic, I have no idea what I'm talking about, inherited characteristics, sociological factors, what have you... not necessarily genes per se2 -
benmullins4 wrote: »benmullins4 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The Indian and Asian guys have it the worst.
Bad body odour. Small penises. Funny accents. Shabby dressers. Cheapskates. Don't tip waitstaff well. Very hairy.
Every race has a stereotype. That is what America is all about. Beat the stereotype or be the victim. Simple!
haha WOW! Pretty broad accusation! I feel like you have this vendetta towards any clique or group that may have bullied you as a child. And you make these comments in a passive aggressive manner in hopes that it could pass as a bad joke. Speaking of bad jokes. The self deprecation to attract compliments is over played and not working...
Only a select group in the United States care about where you're from or what you're doing here. The majority loves the many cultures that we have here! Keeping up on our appearances has nothing to do with any other culture or country out there. It has everything to do with how we feel. And let's not try to point blame on the cause. Perhaps we're all a bit vain. We are on this website together, right?
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to take this whitening tray out of my mouth and head over to the gym to hit the tanning beds before I go get laser hair removal on my chest and back...
LOL - you must be a Guido in training. (what we see on TV)
HAHAHA!!! Not at all. I just wanted to say I was hitting on as many stereotypes as I possibly could. I'm not at all that vain and would never do any of that stuff!
This isn't Jersey Shore
Haha Jersey Shore is the one I had in mind!
Theres also Housewives of Jersey Shore (I think) and thats the extent of what we know about American Italians.
and I got your joke - it made me laugh.
That's what we call trash tv 0 -
Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
Actually most Americans are pretty terrible at this. They assume something that is pretty much standard in Western countries (like Flouride in the water) is uniquely American. And they seem not to realize that those countries also enjoy many benefits they don't get (maternity leave, free health care etc). I guess living in a bubble has advantages and disadvantages?
I actually didn't assume it was uniquely American. I just didn't know. I do know that people that drink more bottled water had worse teeth because I don't think Americans are any worse or better at taking care of their teeth and flouride helps alot.1 -
refuseresist wrote: »I think I've got this in before anyone else. The epitome of British teeth, Mr Shane MacGowan
And I KNOW Ireland is not in Great Britain. But I think he's lived in England most of his liferefuseresist wrote: »I think I've got this in before anyone else. The epitome of British teeth, Mr Shane MacGowan
And I KNOW Ireland is not in Great Britain. But I think he's lived in England most of his life
You're a bum, you're a punk, you're an old slut on junk....0 -
Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
Actually most Americans are pretty terrible at this. They assume something that is pretty much standard in Western countries (like Flouride in the water) is uniquely American. And they seem not to realize that those countries also enjoy many benefits they don't get (maternity leave, free health care etc). I guess living in a bubble has advantages and disadvantages?
Im starting to think this isnt their fault.
Media, corporations and governments have turned it into one big bubble whereby the nation is only aware of whats going on around them and have almost no awareness of the rest of the world.
It doesnt help they are not free to have independent thought and they are finely tuned to be patriotic irrespective of how criminal and crook like their leaders are.
Sheeples.
Have you seen the thread where a girl is asking about why Americans have an alarmingly high obesity rate and why they are obsessed with processed food as opposed to healthy nutritious food? Something along those lines but she also explained her knowledge isnt thorough and she wants people to educate her as opposed to reading stereotypes. Well if you saw the reaction and how everyone started attacking in defense and denying the actual problem - it just validates our beliefs further.
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Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
Actually most Americans are pretty terrible at this. They assume something that is pretty much standard in Western countries (like Flouride in the water) is uniquely American. And they seem not to realize that those countries also enjoy many benefits they don't get (maternity leave, free health care etc). I guess living in a bubble has advantages and disadvantages?
Im starting to think this isnt their fault.
Media, corporations and governments have turned it into one big bubble whereby the nation is only aware of whats going on around them and have almost no awareness of the rest of the world.
It doesnt help they are not free to have independent thought and they are finely tuned to be patriotic irrespective of how criminal and crook like their leaders are.
Sheeples.
Have you seen the thread where a girl is asking about why Americans have an alarmingly high obesity rate and why they are obsessed with processed food as opposed to healthy nutritious food? Something along those lines but she also explained her knowledge isnt thorough and she wants people to educate her as opposed to reading stereotypes. Well if you saw the reaction and how everyone started attacking in defense and denying the actual problem - it just validates our beliefs further.
I actually agree with you. The media reports virtually nothing internationally. I have lived in 4 different countries and in no other country have I been asked 'Is London in Paris?' or many similar questions. It just shocks me.0 -
dannijordan30 wrote: »I'm British and have nice white teeth! Every country has some type of stereotype
America doesn't
Haha, are you sure about that?
Or are you trying to open a can of worms...0 -
benmullins4 wrote: »Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
Actually most Americans are pretty terrible at this. They assume something that is pretty much standard in Western countries (like Flouride in the water) is uniquely American. And they seem not to realize that those countries also enjoy many benefits they don't get (maternity leave, free health care etc). I guess living in a bubble has advantages and disadvantages?
Let's be clear here. We know of those benefits because everyone wants what they can't have. HOWEVER, though we pay for our health care, look at what it gets us. We don't have to fight the system to get braces for ourselves or children. We can go just about anywhere to receive medical attention. Fluoride in water is a pretty standard procedure given it's a natural mineral already present in water any way.
The whole pounding our chests in competition for who has the best to offer is a terrible display.
Who is pounding their chests? I am saying that a lot of Americans I know seem to assume that the benefits they get are uniquely American. It is a uniquely insular cpuntry0 -
benmullins4 wrote: »benmullins4 wrote: »benmullins4 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The Indian and Asian guys have it the worst.
Bad body odour. Small penises. Funny accents. Shabby dressers. Cheapskates. Don't tip waitstaff well. Very hairy.
Every race has a stereotype. That is what America is all about. Beat the stereotype or be the victim. Simple!
haha WOW! Pretty broad accusation! I feel like you have this vendetta towards any clique or group that may have bullied you as a child. And you make these comments in a passive aggressive manner in hopes that it could pass as a bad joke. Speaking of bad jokes. The self deprecation to attract compliments is over played and not working...
Only a select group in the United States care about where you're from or what you're doing here. The majority loves the many cultures that we have here! Keeping up on our appearances has nothing to do with any other culture or country out there. It has everything to do with how we feel. And let's not try to point blame on the cause. Perhaps we're all a bit vain. We are on this website together, right?
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to take this whitening tray out of my mouth and head over to the gym to hit the tanning beds before I go get laser hair removal on my chest and back...
LOL - you must be a Guido in training. (what we see on TV)
HAHAHA!!! Not at all. I just wanted to say I was hitting on as many stereotypes as I possibly could. I'm not at all that vain and would never do any of that stuff!
This isn't Jersey Shore
Haha Jersey Shore is the one I had in mind!
Theres also Housewives of Jersey Shore (I think) and thats the extent of what we know about American Italians.
and I got your joke - it made me laugh.
That's what we call trash tv
Agreed! It's rubbish1 -
Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »benmullins4 wrote: »Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
Actually most Americans are pretty terrible at this. They assume something that is pretty much standard in Western countries (like Flouride in the water) is uniquely American. And they seem not to realize that those countries also enjoy many benefits they don't get (maternity leave, free health care etc). I guess living in a bubble has advantages and disadvantages?
Let's be clear here. We know of those benefits because everyone wants what they can't have. HOWEVER, though we pay for our health care, look at what it gets us. We don't have to fight the system to get braces for ourselves or children. We can go just about anywhere to receive medical attention. Fluoride in water is a pretty standard procedure given it's a natural mineral already present in water any way.
The whole pounding our chests in competition for who has the best to offer is a terrible display.
Who is pounding their chests? I am saying that a lot of Americans I know seem to assume that the benefits they get are uniquely American. It is a uniquely insular cpuntryHeartisalonelyhunter wrote: »benmullins4 wrote: »Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Last holiday we had in the US I was impressed by the American smiles: There were lots of very straight, white teeth around.
I think in part is is because of spending more money on dentistry and that, compared to Brits, The Yanks are more tanned and the contrast highlights their teeth more.
I don't think that it is due to the British not looking after their teeth as well (as in not flossing, brushing etc), in fact that the high quality of my daughter's teeth (due to good brushing) went against her when trying to get braces:- The orthodontist decided that she didn't qualify for braces because her crooked teeth were not causing hygiene problems.
- Our dentist said that she had a lack of hygiene problems because she regularly brushed and flossed!
Yes, too much brushing also seems to be a problem.
I'd like to know what the common toothpaste in America is? Does it contain Fluoride and SLS?
There is no common toothpaste, but some of the big brands are Crest and Colgate. All of them have fluoride and the majority are Dentist Association Certified. But here's the thing, they put fluoride in the drinking water. So that's a big reason people have healthy teeth here. Also, we have to pay for our dentists and usually go every 6 months for a cleaning. Alot of health insurance polices help with this.
Yep Crest and Colgate are big brands here too.
We have Fluoride amongst other chemicals in our water too.
Actually most Americans are pretty terrible at this. They assume something that is pretty much standard in Western countries (like Flouride in the water) is uniquely American. And they seem not to realize that those countries also enjoy many benefits they don't get (maternity leave, free health care etc). I guess living in a bubble has advantages and disadvantages?
Let's be clear here. We know of those benefits because everyone wants what they can't have. HOWEVER, though we pay for our health care, look at what it gets us. We don't have to fight the system to get braces for ourselves or children. We can go just about anywhere to receive medical attention. Fluoride in water is a pretty standard procedure given it's a natural mineral already present in water any way.
The whole pounding our chests in competition for who has the best to offer is a terrible display.
Who is pounding their chests? I am saying that a lot of Americans I know seem to assume that the benefits they get are uniquely American. It is a uniquely insular cpuntry
The pounding chests isn't referring to this thread. It's referring to just every day life. Someone made a great point that here in the US, we're feed what the government wants us to see. Most of our news channels are driven by an agenda. 9 times out of 10, it's driving home why we might be better than some other country.
And our geography classes in as well as world history teach us quite a bit about the world. BUT, the retention of many is just sad!
Is London in Paris?! I mean come on! Everyone knows Paris is in Italy and Italy is in Rome!3
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