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Racism implies race. I am pretty sure she would go along with other white nations that weren't involved, likely viewing Russians favorably. You can probably cal
by bitL 9y ago
Racism implies race. I am pretty sure she would go along with other white nations that weren't involved, likely viewing Russians favorably. You can probably call it anti-americanism (or anti-usanianism if you are British). She didn't call him "gringo" nor "farang".
- dragonwriter 9y ago> Racism implies race. “Racism” is well-established for discrimination by race or ethnicity (the distinction between which is entirely arbitrary, anyway.)
- travmatt 9y agoSeeing as American isn’t a race or ethnicity, it would seem the commenter is correct in saying this isn’t a case of racism.
- prestonh 9y agoIt is in that she assumed he was American because he was white though.
- sufferer 9y agoWe do not know that the cashier’s assumption of his Americanness was based entirely on what she perceived to be his race. What is probably most true is that her mind, based on a large dataset, “guessed” his Americanness and that his race may have had as much to do with that guess as his shoes (probably wearing sneakers, as American tourists tend to), his hat, glasses, shorts, phone, etc. Ever been to Europe as a white male American? They can tell you apart from white male Europeans instantly (usually from your shoes). Edit: words and grammar.
- jondubois 9y agoMost Americans have an accent and manner of speech than makes them stand out.
- TeMPOraL 9y agoAnd in Europe, while we learn British English in school, we actually hear American English through music, TV, videogames, etc. So a typical English speaker from continental Europe will likely sound more like an American than like someone from the UK.
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- willvarfar 9y agoHow did she determine that they were American? By making assumptions based in appearance or voice?
- dazc 9y agoMost likely his good manners (not being sarcastic). I genuinely find Americans to be more polite and friendly than any other nationality, generally speaking. This goes against popular opinion, I know, but it has been my experience.
- vilmosi 9y ago>>> This goes against popular opinion, Indeed, just from my experience.
- vinay427 9y agoI think this depends greatly on where you go, as more invested travelers tend to handle themselves more responsibly. For example, this might be more noticeable in many parts of southern Europe dominated by other European tourists (thanks to cheaper flights). Less traveled Americans tend not to visit these places, so the Americans that do visit are more considerate and polite.
- dazc 9y agoThat's a good point and certainly I've not encountered that many Americans in Spain, where I live at the moment. Those I have met tend to be 19 - 25 year age group, studying the language rather than your average tourist. However, I have visited the States once and was very much impressed by how approachable and friendly people are - much more so than anywhere else I have been (border control staff excepted, of course). I know a few people who say they hate Americans but, when pressed, they usually admit not having much of a reason that's based in any sort of reality. In other words, they have never been there and haven't met that many in real life.
- bitL 9y agoSpeaking English?