I don't get the American guys
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Benny Hill anyone?Well this isn't going to cause drama...
But serously, I'm a Brit and I tend to find that some people on here just do not get sarcasm, and that starts a bit of drama. Maybe it's a British thing?
Yeah, British humour falls flat so often... but I'd keep my dry sense of humour over in-your-face slapstick every time!
Now I am not an expert at much, and especially not comedy. That said, when I think of dry humor the first thing I think of is a man known well in the UK.
Lady Astor: Winston, if you were my husband, I'd poison your tea.
Churchill: Nancy, if I were your husband, I'd drink it.
When I think of slapstick, I also think of people well known in the UK.
French Soldier: I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper. I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.
Sir Galahad: Is there someone else up there we can talk to?
French soldier: No, now go away or I shall taunt you a second time!
So now which group/person, and which style is known and enjoyed more the world over? Personally I'm torn.
How pathetic, but exactly what I was referring to with the "not an expert" bit. I had to look up benny Hill's nationality.
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Why do they love making such a big drama out of everything all the time?
What is it here about drama?
Hehe, irony for $100, Alex.
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If you think American men are drama queens, you clearly haven't met many American women - we have drama down to an art form.
Men are usually only dramatic babies when they are sick - women, well, we use any excuse we can get (and I include myself in that).
I can't speak for anyone that's not American, but I am guessing this is a universal and not a national thing.0 -
I so agree! There are some big cultural differences apparent here.
Being American, this is a tad offensive. I would say liking or not liking drama is more of a personality trait, whether or not the nature of their responses are due to cultural differences on interpretation. Everyone that I'm friends with has nothing to do with drama themselves (especially the guys). It's childish and not worth the time. I would advise you to meet more Americans.
Also, I wouldn't stereotype culture based on internet message boards. I'm quite serious, too. Seeing how quickly any post blows up into some stupid big deal, I would say that people who post regularly on message boards and continue to participate in the "conversation" once it's gone way past relevant will tend to be more into drama than those who never post, or who leave the conversation at a certain point.
Edit: I also agree with the point that it's hard to interpret text only, when sarcasm and irony are often based on body language or voice/sound fluctuations or tone.0 -
My experience:
-People who quickly tell you about how "drama free" they are usually end up being the biggest drama-queens. People who are actually drama free don't even say anything about it because it doesn't cross their mind.
RED FLAGS THAT WOMEN SAY:
-I don't normally do this!!! (right before flashing people or making out with another woman, etc) (basically, it means you do this all the time and this is your way of justifying it by saying you don't do it often)
-I hate drama! (self explanatory....you love drama)
-I don't get along with other women, only men! (other girls don't like you because you're either busy trying to steal their boyfriends/husbands or you have a *****y attitude)
That's my experience. I could be wrong.....actually, I know I'm not wrong.
I agree.. but THAT ONE time, I really meant it when I said "I never do this...". I swear!!!
ETA: I love me some American boys!!!!!!
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RangerSteve hit the nail on the head.
Whenever you see someone start a thread complaining about all the drama they find it's because they just finished CAUSING a bunch of drama and now they need to continue it in a public thread.
Don't blame American men. It's probably just you.
^^^^^^^This!
hahaha I agree.
Why does it have to be about where someone lives there are *kitten* hats all over the world!
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My experience:
-People who quickly tell you about how "drama free" they are usually end up being the biggest drama-queens. People who are actually drama free don't even say anything about it because it doesn't cross their mind.
RED FLAGS THAT WOMEN SAY:
-I don't normally do this!!! (right before flashing people or making out with another woman, etc) (basically, it means you do this all the time and this is your way of justifying it by saying you don't do it often)
-I hate drama! (self explanatory....you love drama)
-I don't get along with other women, only men! (other girls don't like you because you're either busy trying to steal their boyfriends/husbands or you have a *****y attitude)
That's my experience. I could be wrong.....actually, I know I'm not wrong.
TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Perhaps the men in your life are reacting, as any self-respecting man would, to your offensive verbal attacks?0
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I haven't met that many drama filled American guys, it's usually the ones from other countries that complain all the damn time.
NO ONE CARES THAT AMERICANS CAN'T PRONOUNCE WINCHESTER LIKE WHINSESTER WHEN THERE IS NO H OR SES IN THE FREAKING NAME TO BEGIN WITH!0 -
If you think American men are drama queens, you clearly haven't met many American women - we have drama down to an art form.
Men are usually only dramatic babies when they are sick - women, well, we use any excuse we can get (and I include myself in that).
I can't speak for anyone that's not American, but I am guessing this is a universal and not a national thing.
Perfectly said. When I'm sick i want to be left alone right up until the point when I need something - which is about every 20 minutes.0 -
My experience:
-I don't get along with other women, only men! (other girls don't like you because you're either busy trying to steal their boyfriends/husbands or you have a *****y attitude)
That's my experience. I could be wrong.....actually, I know I'm not wrong.
Oh No!! Thats me!! I better reevaluate quickly I must have a shtty attitude cuz I dont steal others men. Thanks Ranger Steve!!0 -
RED FLAGS THAT WOMEN SAY:
-I don't normally do this!!! (right before flashing people or making out with another woman, etc) (basically, it means you do this all the time and this is your way of justifying it by saying you don't do it often)
-I hate drama! (self explanatory....you love drama)
-I don't get along with other women, only men! (other girls don't like you because you're either busy trying to steal their boyfriends/husbands or you have a *****y attitude)
That's my experience. I could be wrong.....actually, I know I'm not wrong.
1. True
2. I can't remember ever saying that because I'm usually the one starting trouble and then sneaking out the back down as the place burns down in flames
3. I really DON'T get along with other females, only males. Why? Cause I was teased a lot in middle school and high school by females. I never really had friends and the only ones that hung out with me were those trying to dig up dirt to use later. I hang out with guys because they talk about things I like. Mudding, paint ball, video games, travel, camping...Most chicks would rather get their nails done and MAN-HATE. Pfff that *kitten*'s for the birds.
So yeah, you ARE wrong about me :laugh:0 -
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RED FLAGS THAT WOMEN SAY:
-I don't normally do this!!! (right before flashing people or making out with another woman, etc) (basically, it means you do this all the time and this is your way of justifying it by saying you don't do it often)
-I hate drama! (self explanatory....you love drama)
-I don't get along with other women, only men! (other girls don't like you because you're either busy trying to steal their boyfriends/husbands or you have a *****y attitude)
That's my experience. I could be wrong.....actually, I know I'm not wrong.
1. True
2. I can't remember ever saying that because I'm usually the one starting trouble and then sneaking out the back down as the place burns down in flames
3. I really DON'T get along with other females, only males. Why? Cause I was teased a lot in middle school and high school by females. I never really had friends and the only ones that hung out with me were those trying to dig up dirt to use later. I hang out with guys because they talk about things I like. Mudding, paint ball, video games, travel, camping...Most chicks would rather get their nails done and MAN-HATE. Pfff that *kitten*'s for the birds.
So yeah, you ARE wrong about me :laugh:
Yea Gurl !!! I have girl friends but they are ones like me who arent all mega girlie and annoying. So generally speaking I dont get along with girls as well as guys buut I still have friends that are girls0 -
Also can someone please tell me why people get so upset and worked up with posts???
I dont get it....0 -
Exactly.If you think American men are drama queens, you clearly haven't met many American women - we have drama down to an art form.
Men are usually only dramatic babies when they are sick - women, well, we use any excuse we can get (and I include myself in that).
I can't speak for anyone that's not American, but I am guessing this is a universal and not a national thing.
Perfectly said. When I'm sick i want to be left alone right up until the point when I need something - which is about every 20 minutes.
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I'm sorry, didn't want to hurt anyone. It's dramatic guys in general. Just here I get to see it more often.0
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as an american guy, I would love to be caught up in the drama,but im just too lazy0
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I'm sorry, didn't want to hurt anyone. It's dramatic guys in general. Just here I get to see it more often.
Dont even worry about it people on here are being Dramatic!! hehehe0 -
Yeah I know... I just feel like the rules here are different than what I'm used to.I'm sorry, didn't want to hurt anyone. It's dramatic guys in general. Just here I get to see it more often.
Dont even worry about it people on here are being Dramatic!! hehehe0 -
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sar·chasm ('sär-"ka-z&m) : The giant gulf (chasm) between what is said and the person who doesn't get it.Well this isn't going to cause drama...
But serously, I'm a Brit and I tend to find that some people on here just do not get sarcasm, and that starts a bit of drama. Maybe it's a British thing?
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Well this isn't going to cause drama...
But serously, I'm a Brit and I tend to find that some people on here just do not get sarcasm, and that starts a bit of drama. Maybe it's a British thing?
I have found this as well
I'm so glad it's not just me... maybe we should run classes for them?
Absolutely. I am always being accused of being rude, when I am the most easygoing and not remotely rude person.0 -
I so agree! There are some big cultural differences apparent here.
Being American, this is a tad offensive. I would say liking or not liking drama is more of a personality trait, whether or not the nature of their responses are due to cultural differences on interpretation. Everyone that I'm friends with has nothing to do with drama themselves (especially the guys). It's childish and not worth the time. I would advise you to meet more Americans.
Also, I wouldn't stereotype culture based on internet message boards. I'm quite serious, too. Seeing how quickly any post blows up into some stupid big deal, I would say that people who post regularly on message boards and continue to participate in the "conversation" once it's gone way past relevant will tend to be more into drama than those who never post, or who leave the conversation at a certain point.
Edit: I also agree with the point that it's hard to interpret text only, when sarcasm and irony are often based on body language or voice/sound fluctuations or tone.
Way to prove my point!
It is undeniable that there ARE big cultural differences between the UK and US. That is what I was talking about, but you have put your own inference into my very simple statement, and taken offence from it.0 -
I'm offended at your English way of spelling offense. *humph!*I so agree! There are some big cultural differences apparent here.
Being American, this is a tad offensive. I would say liking or not liking drama is more of a personality trait, whether or not the nature of their responses are due to cultural differences on interpretation. Everyone that I'm friends with has nothing to do with drama themselves (especially the guys). It's childish and not worth the time. I would advise you to meet more Americans.
Also, I wouldn't stereotype culture based on internet message boards. I'm quite serious, too. Seeing how quickly any post blows up into some stupid big deal, I would say that people who post regularly on message boards and continue to participate in the "conversation" once it's gone way past relevant will tend to be more into drama than those who never post, or who leave the conversation at a certain point.
Edit: I also agree with the point that it's hard to interpret text only, when sarcasm and irony are often based on body language or voice/sound fluctuations or tone.
Way to prove my point!
It is undeniable that there ARE big cultural differences between the UK and US. That is what I was talking about, but you have put your own inference into my very simple statement, and taken offence from it.
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TERRORIST!!!0
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I'm offended at your English way of spelling offense. *humph!*I so agree! There are some big cultural differences apparent here.
Being American, this is a tad offensive. I would say liking or not liking drama is more of a personality trait, whether or not the nature of their responses are due to cultural differences on interpretation. Everyone that I'm friends with has nothing to do with drama themselves (especially the guys). It's childish and not worth the time. I would advise you to meet more Americans.
Also, I wouldn't stereotype culture based on internet message boards. I'm quite serious, too. Seeing how quickly any post blows up into some stupid big deal, I would say that people who post regularly on message boards and continue to participate in the "conversation" once it's gone way past relevant will tend to be more into drama than those who never post, or who leave the conversation at a certain point.
Edit: I also agree with the point that it's hard to interpret text only, when sarcasm and irony are often based on body language or voice/sound fluctuations or tone.
Way to prove my point!
It is undeniable that there ARE big cultural differences between the UK and US. That is what I was talking about, but you have put your own inference into my very simple statement, and taken offence from it.
Don't get me started on the way you guys spell coloUr.0 -
I've dated two American guys. Didn't end too well with either. British guys are not any better though! no offence boys 0
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I've dated two American guys. Didn't end too well with either. British guys are not any better though! no offence boys
try dating just one, less drama that way0 -
Haha. One at a time, I should reiterate!0
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