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Originally posted by AlethiaSi
hey- ok so i'm studying abroad in london right now- i came over with three friends sand have made a lot of other american friends and British friends... and i consider myself a pretty friendly person... but i have found british people to be incredibly rude... not everyone of course- but on the whole i would defiantely say that they are the most rude people i've ever come across... americans may be obnoxious... but at least we are courteous.... has anyone else ever noticed this?
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If, as someone else pointed out, the reason they are being rude is because you are an American, just remind yourself that it is because of the United States that they are being insulting in English instead of German. Even if you don't come out and remind them of this, the knowledge of such underscores either A) those particular peoples' lack of awareness of their country's history or B) lack of appreciation for the freedom they experience today. And knowing you're dealing with buffoons makes their lack of manners much less appalling
