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generalities are often wrong. Individuals are what really count, and they often defy stereotypes. Mexicans-Quiet and industrious and humble. The old stereotype of the caballero in the big sombrero sleeping by the cactus plants is old but sometimes comes into play. English- Depending on their class, they can be terrible snobs or really nice blokes. Americans tend to have a lot of respect and admiration for all things English. I think the British education system may be better than ours. French- Our oldest allies. Americans hate them. We think they are worse snobs than the English, but like the English, we are somewhat awestruck by the language, culture and attitude. I like France and French people. German- Industruous, cold, fearsome Italians- Fun-loving, generous, nice, but unscrupulous Spanish- There are so few Spanish people in the USA, may people don't have a stereotype set. What most Americans think of when they think of Spain is an Andalucian fantasy... tropical moorish place where people dance flamenco and drink sangria all the time and eat paella (which you and I know is not very Andalucian.) In New York there are a big variety of Latin Americans. Some Latin Americans have distrust and aversion for Spain especially countries that had great civilizations prior to the conquest. As an American who has spent some time in Spain, I see Span- ish people as generally reserved, professional, honest but not terribly warm, but big party goers on the weekends Last edited by poli; May 22, 2008 at 06:30 AM. |
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I myself am more of a George Clooney type
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Looking forward to meet you next time you are in Madrid
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That´s Madrileños for you... with the funny look. ![]() Quote:
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Hola amigos, hace un tiempo. Voy a España en tres semanas y estudiar a la universidad de Valencia (pero entre nosotros, sólo voy a tener divertido y disfrutarme) hasta agosto. ¿Alguien tiene algunas noticias para mí?
¿Hay lugares para levantar pesos en España? No quiero ser pequeño cuando regreso. ¿Además, está seguro traer mi laptop a España? ¿Así, sólo debo empaquetar ropa para tiempo calor, o hace buen tiempo en Valencia? Grácias!
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Hay gimnasios en españa? Si
Es seguro traer tu laptop? sí, pero no lo dejes sólo ![]() tiempo en junio? normalmente caluroso, ahora está lloviendo http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/SPXX0082.html Saludos ![]() |
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