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renzobenzo1
Joined: 08 Sep 2007
Location: Suji, Yongin
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| Ilsanman wrote: |
You are forgetting the OP's question. We're not talking about individual people, but a country's image.
Iran: Nuclear weapon ambitions (real or not) and Rabid Anti-Americanism by their president.
Sudan: Genocide in Darfur. Also dealings with China.
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| Ilsanman wrote: |
Hmm...did you hear this or experience this?
I have met a few nice Iranian people, so it may be true....Sudan, I doubt it. Plus (unfortunately) the people are judged by the actions of their government.
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| Ilsanman wrote: |
I will actually answer the question.
A tie between Iran, Sudan, and Israel. |
Iranian's are supposed to be the friendliest and most polite people in the world. Thats all you I ever hear about travelling in Iran, how ridiculously friendly and generous the people are. Thats why I find it strange you have chosen Iran. Sudanese are famously friendly and hospitable as well. |
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I've met both. My Lonely Planet middle east and I quote ' Spending a few weeks with the Iranian people will redefine hospitality as you know it'. They have institutionalised hospitality under the name of 'Taarof'. When I was researching travelling there all I read was how friendly people were. Sudanese are seen as some the friendliest of Arabs by other Arabs. What are you claims based on. They seem so contrary to everything I have heard.
Plus (unfortunately) the people are judged by the actions of their government.
That leaves America and a host of Western countries *beep* then. |
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I am referring to 2 things....the country as a whole....and the individual's generalised behaviour. |
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Ilsanman
Joined: 15 Aug 2003
Location: Bucheon, Korea
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:56 am Post subject: |
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Then I was only answering the first part of the question.
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| Ilsanman wrote: |
You are forgetting the OP's question. We're not talking about individual people, but a country's image.
Iran: Nuclear weapon ambitions (real or not) and Rabid Anti-Americanism by their president.
Sudan: Genocide in Darfur. Also dealings with China.
| pugwall wrote: |
| Ilsanman wrote: |
Hmm...did you hear this or experience this?
I have met a few nice Iranian people, so it may be true....Sudan, I doubt it. Plus (unfortunately) the people are judged by the actions of their government.
| pugwall wrote: |
| Ilsanman wrote: |
I will actually answer the question.
A tie between Iran, Sudan, and Israel. |
Iranian's are supposed to be the friendliest and most polite people in the world. Thats all you I ever hear about travelling in Iran, how ridiculously friendly and generous the people are. Thats why I find it strange you have chosen Iran. Sudanese are famously friendly and hospitable as well. |
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I've met both. My Lonely Planet middle east and I quote ' Spending a few weeks with the Iranian people will redefine hospitality as you know it'. They have institutionalised hospitality under the name of 'Taarof'. When I was researching travelling there all I read was how friendly people were. Sudanese are seen as some the friendliest of Arabs by other Arabs. What are you claims based on. They seem so contrary to everything I have heard.
Plus (unfortunately) the people are judged by the actions of their government.
That leaves America and a host of Western countries *beep* then. |
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I am referring to 2 things....the country as a whole....and the individual's generalised behaviour. |
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jazblanc77
Joined: 22 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Which do you identify with? |
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renzobenzo1
Joined: 08 Sep 2007
Location: Suji, Yongin
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Which do you identify with? |
Korea |
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petethebrick
Joined: 25 Jul 2006
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In no particular order......
Saudi Arabia because of strict Islamic Law
Israel because of difficulties with the Palestinians, terrorism
Japan because it's seen as a bit humorless and strict
Korea because of dog-eating
Germany because of the Nazis and "no sense of humor"
France because of arrogance
Britain because of bad weather and bad food. I think British food is great, but you know, we're dealing with cliches here, eh?
America because of stupidity, guns, Bush, Iraq, other conflicts, support for Israel, racism and obesity
Canada because it's seen as just like America but less interesting
Pakistan because it actually does simply suck and ditto Bangladesh
Belgium because it's seen as boring
India and China because they've so many people
Russia for being miserable and queueing for bread
South Africa because of Apartheid
Man, give me a break! What a fuc7ing sap you are! |
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bejarano-korea
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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New Zealand because the majority of them are complete and utter tossers!
Hih hih hih  |
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VanIslander
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Geoje, Hadong, Tongyeong,... now in a small coastal island town outside Gyeongsangnamdo!
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| Zimbabwe because of Mugabe running the country and its economy, currency into the ground. The national identity is almost nonexistent. |
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asylum seeker
Joined: 22 Jul 2007
Location: On your computer screen.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:20 am Post subject: |
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New Zealand because the majority of them are complete and utter tossers!
Hih hih hih |
Australians because they're downright rude!  |
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sojourner1
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Where meggi swim and 2 wheeled tractors go sput put chug alugg pug pug
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The kiwi I know is one awesome guy as a head foreign teacher. He's the best supervisor I ever had who is professional, but casual styled. He has a teaching degree, 11 years of experience, and is great with the kids and teachers. I could not had asked for a better supervisor at a hagwon who is the glue of organization between the director and the teachers.
Definitely not a tosser.
Countries with worst identities? This is not international reputation, but is actually what a country itself is in it's home land. right?
Many of the middle eastern countries such as Iraq, Israel, Syria, and such are bad apples in their identities for corruption, violent and regular bouts war fare, and hatreds that run deep among several ethnic/religious sects of Islam. |
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chris_J2
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Location: From Brisbane, Au.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject: Worst Nation |
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| Australians, because they're downright rude! |
Ahem...  "bejarano-korea" is NOT Australian. He's from the UK. But granted, once many Aussies have too much jungle juice, they can mix it with the best / worst of 'em. Move over rude Americans / Canadians / Kiwis. |
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nicholas_chiasson
Joined: 14 Jun 2007
Location: Samcheok
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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easy question
Kazakhstan-they are famous for an ENGLISH commedian. That would hurt your "identity" |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:25 am Post subject: |
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I don't even understand the question.
"Which country in has the worst national identity?"
I don't know who's dumber, the people coming over here teaching English, or the Koreans hiring them. |
Do you hate most whites? |
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