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In Reply to: Hey Audiofolk, thanx. posted by gab-tun on February 21, 2007 at 03:03:35:
I have no doubt that different cultures have different tastes in humor as well as general discourse. No doubt many consider Americans rude. Fact is, Americans from different areas vary wildly in these behaviors. There is a night and day difference between someone from the Deep South and someone from Maine.Being a bit of a geek myself I can say Poinz's "smart ass" attempts at humor are more likely a reflection of lack of verbal/social skills than anything mean spirited. But yes, insults are a common form of humor between "working men" and Poinz has spent time in construction.
I know Poinz to be a kind and generous person and I am sure he would be deeply troubled if he felt he had unintentionally insulted someone.
But yes it is strange behavior, and perhaps unique to American males, that the more we respect someone, and the better we know them, the more likely we are to tell them "they suck":).
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Thank you for the insights Russ.Despite Australia being a relatively large place, we seem lack the strong regional differences you mention - oh sure, taste in coffee, fashion, food, fashion, entertainment, fashion, and political bent may vary a little - but nothing so major as it sounds in the US. Our differences tend to come from cultural / ethnic groups more than location – I like it!
Did I mention fashion? That Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie have much to answer for – awful pastel t-shirt material ‘dresses’, tights, and slappering thongs – some (all!) girls just are not meant to wear that stuff. Thank goodness girlie dresses have made a come-back; Australian girls now appear more stylish (than they probably are). Oh, regionally, Melbournites are the most stylish, Sydney-siders and Brisbanites care only for labels (lack style – need label), Perth-folk are somewhere in between, and people in the other capitals don’t particularly care. Now those are some IMPORTANT differences.
"But yes it is strange behavior, and perhaps unique to American males, that the more we respect someone, and the better we know them, the more likely we are to tell them "they suck":)."
I think Australian blokes, er males, are similar in this regard. It can be infuriating to understand the opposite sex at times, add in some cultural differences and...
He has done some research about the vast diversity in americans. You might care to look into his work.God help us if the rest of the world thinks Paris Hilton represents anything other than how to act like a rich spoiled slut. I can't bear to comment on president Bush other than to say I feel he is dumb and cares for nothing other than his personal wealth.
Men are very easy to understand. It is just that many women don't think we are telling the truth when we share our feelings.
Interesting topic and I could spend days....years even on it.
"I can't bear to comment on president Bush other than to say I feel he is dumb and cares for nothing other than his personal wealth."I was with him until he spilled his guts on the border. A sell out.
NT
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