Question about America/American's

Brown Stud · 04-20-2009, 07:12 PM

So I am coming to LA in a couple months for holiday. I am going to be staying in Newport Beach to be specific. I have lived in California before, but I was younger. My question is about how Americans are presented television here true? We are shown American's as pompous assholes who only care about themselves. I also don't want to be ridiculed for my accent, which is kind of like a mix of British and American mostly because I grew up in London and in the States until moving to India. I know I could ask my Dad, Uncles and cousins, but they're going to say things that will please me rather than tell me the truth.

Sorry for such a weird question, but I really don't know.

TiAg335i · 04-20-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Stud

So I am coming to LA in a couple months for holiday. I am going to be staying in Newport Beach to be specific. I have lived in California before, but I was younger. My question is about how Americans are presented television here true? We are shown American's as pompous assholes who only care about themselves. I also don't want to be ridiculed for my accent, which is kind of like a mix of British and American mostly because I grew up in London and in the States until moving to India. I know I could ask my Dad, Uncles and cousins, but they're going to say things that will please me rather than tell me the truth.

Sorry for such a weird question, but I really don't know.

Why are you so concerned?

It's like any other place in the world. You should know better than to stereotype an entire country.

xT4iw4n3zx · 04-20-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Why are you so concerned?

It's like any other place in the world. You should know better than to stereotype an entire country.

This.

Blake · 04-20-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Stud

So I am coming to LA in a couple months for holiday. I am going to be staying in Newport Beach to be specific. I have lived in California before, but I was younger. My question is about how Americans are presented television here true? We are shown American's as pompous assholes who only care about themselves. I also don't want to be ridiculed for my accent, which is kind of like a mix of British and American mostly because I grew up in London and in the States until moving to India. I know I could ask my Dad, Uncles and cousins, but they're going to say things that will please me rather than tell me the truth.

Sorry for such a weird question, but I really don't know.

do you believe everything you hear/see on tv? if that's the case, i'm sorry for you. it's not like you're going to alabama...

FR305 · 04-20-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Stud

So I am coming to LA in a couple months for holiday. I am going to be staying in Newport Beach to be specific. I have lived in California before, but I was younger. My question is about how Americans are presented television here true? We are shown American's as pompous assholes who only care about themselves. I also don't want to be ridiculed for my accent, which is kind of like a mix of British and American mostly because I grew up in London and in the States until moving to India. I know I could ask my Dad, Uncles and cousins, but they're going to say things that will please me rather than tell me the truth.

Sorry for such a weird question, but I really don't know.

I CANT BELIEVE YOU'VE DONE THIS

Brown Stud · 04-20-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Why are you so concerned?

It's like any other place in the world. You should know better than to stereotype an entire country.

I didnt stereotype an entire country, I am only asking if what I see is how American's act

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do you believe everything you hear/see on tv? if that's the case, i'm sorry for you. it's not like you're going to alabama...

I never said I believe it, where did you get that from?

Tondtar · 04-20-2009, 07:32 PM

Yes. We are bunch of "pompous assholes who only care about ourselves" but we will make an exception and roll out the red carpet for you ...Just come on down.

Brown Stud · 04-20-2009, 07:34 PM

Well I got my answer. Thanks

TiAg335i · 04-20-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Stud

Well I got my answer. Thanks

Listen, we know we aren't liked by much of the world. This thread is only a reaffirmation of that. You presented a slightly provoking question. I think it would be in your best interest to come here and decide for yourself.

Where I live is probably THE most diverse place on earth. We have all sorts of people.

Jammin Jason · 04-20-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FR305

I CANT BELIEVE YOU'VE DONE THIS

I can't believe you've done this.

Brown Stud · 04-20-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Listen, we know we aren't liked by much of the world. This thread is only a reaffirmation of that. Wasn't a very well worded question, and, it would be in your best interest to come here and decide for yourself.

I don't have an issue with Americans, I am just asking a questions. I would say British and Canadians are much bigger assholes than Americans. We have British Indian and Canadian Indians that come here and think they own the place, but most American Indians are real chill, well the ones I have hanged out with.

FStop7 · 04-20-2009, 07:43 PM

I can't help but LOL at the fact you're going to Newport Beach. Of all the places you could possibly go to that is an area with a very strong reputation for the kind of attitude you're asking about. It's a very nice place but there are a lot of snobs.

And, no offense intended, but the fact you call yourself "Brown Stud" says to me that you should probably be more concerned with your own self-centered attitude...

Brown Stud · 04-20-2009, 07:45 PM

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I can't help but LOL at the fact you're going to Newport Beach. Of all the places you could possibly go to that is an area with a very strong reputation for the kind of attitude you're asking about. It's a very nice place but there are a lot of snobs.

And, no offense intended, but the fact you call yourself "Brown Stud" says to me that you should probably be more concerned with your own self-centered attitude...

Well that is where my family lives, so there isn't much I can do about that.

Because my username is "Brown Stud" that means I am self-centered?

FStop7 · 04-20-2009, 07:48 PM

It sounds like a name someone with frosted tips, giant sunglasses, and a bunch of undersized D&G t-shirts would call himself. Just saying

jhv · 04-20-2009, 07:51 PM

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It sounds like a name someone with frosted tips, giant sunglasses, and a bunch of undersized D&G t-shirts would call himself. Just saying

LOL

Brown Stud · 04-20-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

It sounds like a name someone with frosted tips, giant sunglasses, and a bunch of undersized D&G t-shirts would call himself. Just saying

Have you seen Indians like that? They try to hit on the chicks at the clubs here, but fail so bad

Seminole · 04-20-2009, 07:59 PM

Do all Indians work in tech-call centers or run quickie marts? No.

Are all Americans inbred rednecks that say y'all? No.

You'll find a diverse group of people in the U.S. Most people will be very nice to you and if you ask for help or directions be happy to assist you. Your accent won't be a problem, after all you are going to California. A lot of people speak English with an accent there (Mexican immigrants). Will you run into some assholes? Sure, its possible. After all, every country has their pricks.

As far as Americans only caring about themselves, that couldn't be further from the truth. The United States donates more to international charity than any other country on earth, both as a government and as citizens. I have never encountered someone who wasn't willing to help me in a city that I was visiting, including NYC, which has the reputation for being a city of rude people. Everyone in NYC was super nice.

If we all believed the stereotypes on TV, then all Arabs would be suicide terrorists, all French people would have hairy armpits and be cheese eating surrender monkeys, all Canadians would say "Eh", etc. etc. Come here and form your own opinion. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Brown Stud · 04-20-2009, 08:02 PM

Thanks for clearing somethings up. I really can't wait to visit!

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 04-20-2009, 08:04 PM

yes it is true, especially in Newport Beach. No they won't ridicule you for your accent.

FStop7 · 04-20-2009, 08:09 PM

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Have you seen Indians like that? They try to hit on the chicks at the clubs here, but fail so bad

Yeah I've been to a couple of clubs on nights they have Indian DJs and are geared toward attracting Indian crowds, and there are always a few Indian Guidos around. That being said I always have the most fun on those Indian nights. The crowd is usually a lot more chill than on other nights.

solefald · 04-20-2009, 08:13 PM

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I also don't want to be ridiculed for my accent, which is kind of like a mix of British and American mostly because I grew up in London and in the States until moving to India

Ridiculed for your accent? Not unless you are going to Paris... but its not in America. This country is built on immigration. Half of the people i know are either from another country, or their parents or grand parents are. No one will ridicule you.

Just ask Sara504, she loves my accent

xT4iw4n3zx · 04-20-2009, 08:27 PM

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I would say British and Canadians are much bigger assholes than Americans.

Excuse me?

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Seminole Colonel 448 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	Do all Indians work in tech-call centers or run quickie marts? No. Are all Americans inbred rednecks that say y'all? No. You'll find a diverse group of people in the U.S. Most people will be very nice to you and if you ask for help or directions be happy to assist you. Your accent won't be a problem, after all you are going to California. A lot of people speak English with an accent there (Mexican immigrants). Will you run into some assholes? Sure, its possible. After all, every country has their pricks. As far as Americans only caring about themselves, that couldn't be further from the truth. The United States donates more to international charity than any other country on earth, both as a government and as citizens. I have never encountered someone who wasn't willing to help me in a city that I was visiting, including NYC, which has the reputation for being a city of rude people. Everyone in NYC was super nice. If we all believed the stereotypes on TV, then all Arabs would be suicide terrorists, all French people would have hairy armpits and be cheese eating surrender monkeys, all Canadians would say "Eh", etc. etc. Come here and form your own opinion. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. __________________
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nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Lieutenant 108 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2 iTrader: (0)	yes it is true, especially in Newport Beach. No they won't ridicule you for your accent.
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