American Subtlety

[Petbon]

Being among those who are INTERESTING, broadthinking, considerate of others and tolerant is worthwhile and uplifting, no matter what nationality, race or background they hail from...all about mindset IMO.

In a year of hiking around Europe in '64, all those I met and lived with (mainly English/Americans/Ozzies) exemplified the above attributes; not one loudmouth, patronising or intolerant prat did I come across.

A son has found the same good fortune in Thailand with the Thais, while the other has found that in the US with the Americans.

Is it that like doth attract like, or that all three of us are just dam_n lucky?

[ukrules]

tlock,

thank God for people like you, talk turkey, none of this beating about the bush trying to get to the point for fear of offending anyone, product of the nanny pc state.

Personally I have all the time in the world for New Yorkers, tell it like it is, if you dont like it, no need to listen.

I've heard the 'Oh, I'm from New York' response from people a few times over the years. It's almost as if somehow this excuses their total lack of manners, decorum and politeness.

[learningcurve]

Back in the 90's I had the pleasure of working in the US (I'm British), I managed Projects in San Diego and New York and also had a good friend who invited me to meet her family in Michigan. There was a big difference in the attitaude of the west coast workers to the east coast workers, but also obviously a big difference in the daily outlook on life. Every one I met, be it from the east or west coast, or indeed the mid america were nothing but polite and hospitable. I have now been residing in Thailand for several years and have met several Americans, some quiet, some loud, oh, here's a thought, would it not be boring if we were all the same? Look at some of the other threads to find posters fed up with loud mouthed British yobs invading our peacefull Thailand. Living in Thailand one gets to meet a multitude of people from different backgrounds and cultures, that is one of the things that make this country an interesting place to live. On saying that, for family reasons I have to return to Blighty soon, not sure for how long, but I will surely miss my friends here, the quiet ones, the lively ones, the educated ones and the not so educated ones, the fun ones, and the loud ones. Regards.

[Ulysses G.]

tlock,

thank God for people like you, talk turkey, none of this beating about the bush trying to get to the point for fear of offending anyone, product of the nanny pc state.

Personally I have all the time in the world for New Yorkers, tell it like it is, if you dont like it, no need to listen.

I've heard the 'Oh, I'm from New York' response from people a few times over the years. It's almost as if somehow this excuses their total lack of manners, decorum and politeness.

Everybody in New York is rude. It does excuse their total lack of manners, decorum and politeness.