[Chat Log] March 15, 2019

[Carmen]

I agree with @Chase's statement.

 

[Lucy]

okay well that's good to know

 

[Carmen]

I was having brunch with an American friend when two American tourists came in asking for directions. We spoke to them kindly, they thanked us, and as we parted ways, my friend whispered under her breath "They're so loud, these Americans."

 

[Lucy]

cultural difference ?

 

[Lucy]

'cause that's one of the main complaints I hear

 

[Carmen]

I wondered then if she was being apologetic to me or if she disliked her own nation, perhaps both. But they weren't loud or rude at all, to me.

 

[Carmen]

This has happened more than once, the above was only a recent example.

 

[Chase]

Yeah, that experience, I hear often enough. Where an American, embarrassed of their own brethren, apologizes on the behalf of other Americans.

 

[Chase]

@Lucy, it's part cultural differences, and probably part shame of seeing a version of yourself.

 

[Lucy]

uhhhhh

 

[Chase]

But really, these stories mean nothing.

 

[Lucy]

if I'm allowed to use this an example here.....