well didnt you just express your ignoranceToasted said:
do a google image search for New Zealand flag 
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from a foreigners perspective :-)
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do a google image search for New Zealand flag morf said:Sounds great, I'm always in for a pig out
At True Grits, you either need to be *really* hungry, or be able to take half your meal home and eat it later. All fresh ingredients, nothing pre-frozen or pre-formed or pre-cooked. They have beautiful desserts, too. Their merenge pies are *amazing*. Lemon's my favorite.
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Toasted said:
That's actually the New Zealand flag. The Australian flag has white stars instead of red.
dlloyd said:
What an innovator. One of these days Imean to actually order these two books instead of just thinking about it:
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Cooking-Peter-Barham/dp/3540674667
http://www.amazon.com/Food-Cooking-Science-Lore-Kitchen/dp/0684800012
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How on earth do students survive without microwaves?! you have students in switzerland, right? hehe
Also, am i the only person to find this one of the most hilarious things ive readin a long long time?!
Funny thread.
I haven´t been to the states yet, but I have made some observartions nevertheless.
-Politeness: Americans are in general way more polite then us Norwegians.
-Serviceminded: Dealing with american stores is always a pleasure, compared to Norwegian. The customer service is more eager to help you out, and usually very friendly.
-Guns: In the USA it´s common to have your own gun! Lots of people even "wear" it all the time - when they go to the grocery store and such. In Norway not even the police are allowed to carry guns (This is a very touchy subject, so let´s not turn it into a debate. I´m just stating the differences, allright?)
-Taxes: About half of our income goes into taxes right away. Besides from that we have taxes on all goods. But, you got to love those public services...
It seems like we have got lots in common with the Swizz, but we have probably come a little further in the americanization in Norway. (I don´t mind that, though...)
I haven´t been to the states yet, but I have made some observartions nevertheless.
-Politeness: Americans are in general way more polite then us Norwegians.
-Serviceminded: Dealing with american stores is always a pleasure, compared to Norwegian. The customer service is more eager to help you out, and usually very friendly.
-Guns: In the USA it´s common to have your own gun! Lots of people even "wear" it all the time - when they go to the grocery store and such. In Norway not even the police are allowed to carry guns (This is a very touchy subject, so let´s not turn it into a debate. I´m just stating the differences, allright?)
-Taxes: About half of our income goes into taxes right away. Besides from that we have taxes on all goods. But, you got to love those public services...
It seems like we have got lots in common with the Swizz, but we have probably come a little further in the americanization in Norway. (I don´t mind that, though...)
You may be right, but what actions are you basing this on?
I think our definition on "common" would be different due to cultural mindsets.
I wouldn't be surprised if I found out someone I know has a gun, but most of the people that I'm around do not, or do not to my knowledge.
As to carrying a weapon, considering that I working in the service industry(food & retail sales) I only recall one person carrying a weapon on thier person.
Pretty common around here. We have a concealed weapons law that allows people to apply for a permit to legally carry. I am waiting on my background check to clear for my own conceal and carry permit. You shouldn't ever be aware that someone around you is carrying a concealed weapon. That's why they are called "concealed". If they are exposing it, the gun owner can be charged with fun stuff like brandishing a firearm.
I´ve met and talked to alot of americans - in person and on the phone. You always say this "how are you today?" thing, and even though it doesn´t mean that much, it´s nice. All my friends who has lived in the states says the same: You are generally more "interested" in talking to strangers, even though a lot of it is of course just phrases.
Us norwegians are usually harder to get in touch with, but once we open up we
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I think it depends are where you are, NW people can be a little like this, but there also is quite a few up here with scandinavian heritage.
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You didn't list Irish as 1 of the British accents, did you?
Are you going to tell Ian Paisley he's not British ...
My cousin Fergus, who lives round the corner from me - has a very distinctive Irish accent and he is definitely British!!
