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Originally Posted by motion
I've never been so embarassed to be an American. When we run into them at the airports or other places here in Russia, they are nearly always obese and dress horribly. Being in Russia has really opened my eyes (again) and made me acutely aware of the image other people in the world have of us.
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Am heading to Berlin and Moscow shortly and know exactly what you are saying. When I lived overseas I walked about 300% more and gained 20 pounds within six months of returning to the states.
Europe is just more friendly towards people walking than America is for the most part. London, Paris, Berlin, Budapest and so on are very nice cities and you can walk or take the underground easily and never need the car to get around. Few American cities are like this and everyone drives.
Then we have the frigging fast food joints. Cannot wait to get to Europe and enjoy a 2-3 hour dinner and relax. Its just not done here...
Just saw Bobs post. Another thing I absolutely hate. Ball caps. Flags an American a mile (or kilometer) off. And 90% of these jerks wear the ball cap everywhere. Eating, sleeping, having sex, in the shower. Guess I am getting to be an old man but ya know I was taught to take your had off when you were eating, entering a building but no one seems to remember this these days.