Your most and least favourite Countries.

Then tell me why million people go on vacation to Italy starting from Germans ? ;)

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Originally Posted by pino

Then tell me why million people go on vacation to Italy starting from Germans ? ;)

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Good food, friendly people and a better chance of sunshine than in Berlin? For the record though I like Germany too and feel they are some of the friendliest in Europe. :)

I must admit that my least favourite country is possibly the USA. I've never been there, though, but being Spanish -and a leftist-, it's difficult not to have a good impression of it. My view of the USA is very heavily influenced by stereotypes and, in particular, I dislike their elites' opposition to things such as good public health and education, which is something simply unforgivable for me. And there's also guns.

That said, I'd be extremely happy to be able to travel to the US and be proven wrong. Almost everything I read about the US in Spanish press is negative and that has obviously taken its toll in my opinion of the country, but every now and then I heard stuff from people who have actually travelled there and they're always telling me that they're very friendly and nice people. I guess travelling is the best remedy for prejudice...

Oh, and I guess I'd take New Zealand as my favourite country. People were really nice to me when I was there and the scenery is absolutely impressive.

Of all the places I’ve visited Australia is my favourite. Great atmosphere, wonderful people, fantastic places to visit. A close second is the south of France.

South Korea was also wonderful with some of the warmest, friendliest people I’ve ever met :up: .

The U.S.A. is a bit of an enigma. Most of my travels there have been very positive, but I’ve also visited places where I’d rather never return :s .

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Originally Posted by N4D13

I must admit that my least favourite country is possibly the USA. I've never been there, though, but being Spanish -and a leftist-, it's difficult not to have a good impression of it. My view of the USA is very heavily influenced by stereotypes and, in particular, I dislike their elites' opposition to things such as good public health and education, which is something simply unforgivable for me. And there's also guns.

That said, I'd be extremely happy to be able to travel to the US and be proven wrong. Almost everything I read about the US in Spanish press is negative and that has obviously taken its toll in my opinion of the country, but every now and then I heard stuff from people who have actually travelled there and they're always telling me that they're very friendly and nice people. I guess travelling is the best remedy for prejudice...

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It doesn't help that a lot of the extremists seem to be on the web and get all sorts of confidence from their anonymity to be complete jerks. Assuming you can get past the TSA and into the US, even the parts you'd consider full of gun toting crazies are actually nice. Just don't engage when someone goes off on a political tangent.

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Originally Posted by Gregor-y

Just don't engage when someone goes off on a political tangent.

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Good advice, but it rarely happens without the able assistance of alcohol. :D

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Originally Posted by N4D13

I must admit that my least favourite country is possibly the USA. I've never been there, though, but being Spanish -and a leftist-, it's difficult not to have a good impression of it. My view of the USA is very heavily influenced by stereotypes and, in particular, I dislike their elites' opposition to things such as good public health and education, which is something simply unforgivable for me. And there's also guns.

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While it may surprise some of the Americans on here that I should say so, I disagree. As I've always said, criticism of aspects of American policy and life is very different from being 'anti-American', or disliking Americans. I have no doubt about the USA, once one is actually in the country, offering a warm welcome and many tremendous experiences.

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

While it may surprise some of the Americans on here that I should say so, I disagree. As I've always said, criticism of aspects of American policy and life is very different from being 'anti-American', or disliking Americans. I have no doubt about the USA, once one is actually in the country, offering a warm welcome and many tremendous experiences.

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You'd be surprised (or maybe not) to know that a large segment of the Spanish population considers itself 'anti-American'. That said, I need to point out that you're right - their dislike of America is based on its government's policies, not the actual Americans.

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Originally Posted by N4D13

You'd be surprised (or maybe not) to know that a large segment of the Spanish population considers itself 'anti-American'. That said, I need to point out that you're right - their dislike of America is based on its government's policies, not the actual Americans.

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Considering that a good percentage, and growing, of the American population is hispanic, I find that highly amusing.

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Originally Posted by markabilly

you forgot your Greek and all those Greek lessons you were getting while you were in prison

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no Greek in me and never has been, unlike your missus :andrea: