There are stereotypes about each country, but we do not always take them seriously, realizing that in reality everything can be different. But some beliefs and stereotypes even have a place to be - they do not come from nowhere, and those who traveled to other countries can tell their compatriots about this.
For example, on the Internet you can read that the British are not used to expressing their feelings, and in their manifestations they are very restrained - this is true, but until you visit another country you will not know for sure.
We suggest that we believe, and if you are not going to travel to different countries in the near future, learn from us which stereotypes are the true truth.
10. Italians: emotions and gestures
If you decide to visit Italy, then be prepared for the fact that Italians love to use gestures in communication with people, in addition, they talk loudly and emotionally. To establish a contact, you will have to copy their behavior.
Each behavior has a reason - when the Apennine Peninsula (the famous "Italian boot") was divided into kingdoms, and people spoke different dialects of Italian. To understand each other, they had to use gestures. They are really emotional and have a stormy temperament, but not to the extreme that they represent them.
9. Japan: residents do not like to say no
In the land of the rising sun, they never say the word "no", they simply do not have this denial. For example, you came to Japan and went to visit someone, the owner offers you to taste tea and delicious food, but before that you visited a cafe, and were completely full. You can’t say “No,” because it will ruin the positive atmosphere in the house, but you can refuse in another way, saying: “Thank you, but I'm full.”
The roots of this behavior come from timmoki (the art of silence in communication), people are better silent, than offend anyone.
8. Canada: people often use "hey"
At first you don’t pay attention to the Canadian “hey,” but then you realize that the people of Canada constantly use the word parasite. Canadians constantly "eik", which means they have surprise, tenderness, irritation ... just a lot of emotions.
This stereotype causes a lot of jokes, including among Americans. Out of habit, Canadians do not miss the opportunity to “ejk” at the end of the sentence.
7. Great Britain: politeness and equanimity
In the UK, they are very scrupulous about the norms and rules of conduct. Parents almost from the cradle tell their children how to behave. It will never be difficult for the British to apologize and thank someone for the service provided.
The inhabitants of England remain steadfast in any situation, it is almost impossible to lose their temper. They are always very polite and phlegmatism even prevails in their character. In communicating with the British, it is difficult to guess their emotions, because it is not customary to show them.
6. USA: people always smile
As soon as you leave the plane upon arrival in America, you will see smiling people everywhere. They are always ready to help the neighbor, on their faces wide smiles and joy.
The smile of the Americans is not hypocrisy, as many believe, but education. From childhood, people are taught to respect their neighbors, to be kind, and it is generally believed that if Americans give a good mood to their neighbors, then he himself will have a good day.
In addition, Americans love to speak pleasant words even to strangers - how can you not smile here?
5. Brazil: people are in no hurry and are late
Brazilians know how to enjoy life, they are in no hurry, do not stand in traffic jams. They have something more important than business - what is called life. Yes, they are often late, but everyone is used to it, so if you come to Brazil and want to invite someone to visit, do it in advance for at least one hour.
If you are a person who is always in a hurry walking along Rio de Janeiro, you will reduce your tone of the usual walk. In Brazil, punctuality is considered bad form, and it’s not worth coming to the meeting on time. Hurry and bustle in Brazil is never there.
4. France: the French always go on strike
Previous generations staged strikes much more often, but in the modern world they also happen regularly. Everyone is on strike: postmen, officials, electricians, doctors, etc. This is due to the active work of trade unions, high taxes and the crisis.
The French do not always achieve what they want, but others constantly suffer from their actions: transport stops, and people are late for work, events are canceled and various institutions are closed.
3. Argentina: everyone loves football
Argentines love football, and for them it is not just a ball game, but a real passion. When championships are held in Argentina, people are exempted from work and training because these days are considered days off.
Primary school children are well versed in football and are sure to root for any local club. At the stadium there is an atmosphere that cannot be expressed in words ... It is unique and worth seeing with your own eyes.
2. Australia: Christmas is celebrated in summer
We are used to the fact that the New Year holidays fall in winter - at this time it gets dark early, the streets are decorated with beautiful lights, garlands, everything sparkles and creates a magical atmosphere ... it's hard to imagine, but in Australia, when the whole world celebrates Christmas, real summer is people sunbathe on the beach and swim in the sea.
Christmas gatherings here take place on the beach with a barbecue at a temperature of +30. The rest of the Argentines also decorate their homes, buy Christmas trees, souvenirs, etc.
1. Russia: the most beautiful girls
Of course, beauty is a relative concept, and attractive people can be found in different parts of the Earth, but since Russia has a huge number of people with genes from different nations, girls with interesting looks are born here. Their appearance is unique, peculiar, unique, and such beauty is considered rare.
For foreigners, what is new will always be more beautiful, because we love the unusual and far from unified, therefore, on the contrary, girls of other nations seem more beautiful to Russians.