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to be honest, to most cultures out here/there general average American is by far the loudest person around, beyond any modesty. Usually not really appreciated,

to be honest, to most cultures out here/there general average American is by far the loudest person around, beyond any modesty. Usually not really appreciated, and the more traditional (ie didn't change that much in last 500 years) the culture is, the worse the effect. Personally I like it, a very different approach to self-presentation, that in some situations is more effective than usual shy polite careful... whatever,. But if you go backpacking in remote places somewhere in south asia for example, it can cause a bit of friction with locals sometimes.

Analog24 11y ago
I've always found British and Australians to be the loudest. Americans are certainly on that side of the spectrum though
sixbrx 11y ago
I can assure you that there's a whole culture of Americans that aren't loud, but they don't tend to travel the world or congregate in big cities, and aren't much represented on TV except as gross caricatures.
tertius 11y ago
> that in some situations is more effective than usual shy polite careful... whatever,. I think this is where the difference is perceived rather than real. I'm not shy, but I am polite. It's a virtue, not a bad thing. I generally (in social/relational situations) put others above myself. This is really networking 101, ask questions and listen, rather than make everything about yourself. Now you characterized modest culture/people in a narrow minded way, just because that's not who you are. And I then in return gave it some more depth and ended with characterizing the "american" side in a narrow minded way. I do see and understand your comment. I think there are upsides and downsides to both. You prefer yours and I see why I don't blame you for it. I prefer mine for different reasons. We both really are focused on the upsides of our own choices and then slowly try to incorporate the upsides of the opposite.

Analog24 11y ago

I've always found British and Australians to be the loudest. Americans are certainly on that side of the spectrum though

sixbrx 11y ago

I can assure you that there's a whole culture of Americans that aren't loud, but they don't tend to travel the world or congregate in big cities, and aren't much represented on TV except as gross caricatures.

tertius 11y ago

> that in some situations is more effective than usual shy polite careful... whatever,. I think this is where the difference is perceived rather than real. I'm not shy, but I am polite. It's a virtue, not a bad thing. I generally (in social/relational situations) put others above myself. This is really networking 101, ask questions and listen, rather than make everything about yourself. Now you characterized modest culture/people in a narrow minded way, just because that's not who you are. And I then in return gave it some more depth and ended with characterizing the "american" side in a narrow minded way. I do see and understand your comment. I think there are upsides and downsides to both. You prefer yours and I see why I don't blame you for it. I prefer mine for different reasons. We both really are focused on the upsides of our own choices and then slowly try to incorporate the upsides of the opposite.