NationStates Jolt Archive

Of all the countries in the world, which has the friendliest people? Vote now and decide.

What, no TJHairball option? :( *goes off to sulk in corner*

I have to say the USA for two main reasons.

First, who picks up the tab and gives the most in aid to other countries? The USA does.

Second, I live in Oklahoma, where people will go to extremes to help you out if you are in a bind. The OKC bombing, the Hurricane survivors and numerous other disasters have shown just how far people in Oklahoma will go to help out those in need. It is hard to realize that the rest of the country isn't necessarily the same way since these are the people I see every day. I think you could probably have a similar poll with the US broken down into different regions/states.

Ireland.

Or Greece. Everybody in Greece seemed to be happy and friendly. Same with Spain.

Maybe it's just the Mediterannean.

Aussies, Irish and South Africans, in my experience.

Of all the countries in the world, which has the friendliest people?
Having watched Due South, I now believe that all Canadians are incredibly helpful Mounties.

I have to say the USA for two main reasons.

First, who picks up the tab and gives the most in aid to other countries? The USA does.


In per-capita terms, the US is way behind many other countries. So while the total dollar contributions are impressive, touting it in this manner is like 100 American's each giving $1 to a charity and being proud that they raised $100 and then looking to one Finnish person giving $50 and telling him that he's a cheapskate because he didn't match the total contribution of 100 Americans....

Out of my very small personal sampling of the world's nations (US, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas), I'd have to say that the Canadians were the friendliest.

I should also add that I've never met a Brazilian who I didn't like. Brazil is definitely on my list of places to go.

:p

Judging by the poll, it seems not many people here have ever met any Filipinos. :confused:

Judging by the poll, it seems not many people here have ever met any Filipinos. :confused:

I have, and have in fact dated two Filipino women who were both very nice. But I've met some Filipino assholes too, which brought down the average.

:p

The Norwegians are remarkably friendly, especially seen as I nurture the nagging suspicion that they do indeed hate our guts for that whole "your country is ours now" century...

I have, and have in fact dated two Filipino women who were both very nice. But I've met some Filipino assholes too, which brought down the average.

:p

"Filipino asshole" is an oxymoron.

Other: Germany.

I have, and have in fact dated two Filipino women who were both very nice. But I've met some Filipino assholes too, which brought down the average.
<Insert obvious misogynistic joke regarding anal sex here>

The nicest people I have met were a couple Canadian tourists, and they annoyed me very severely. In fact, I think that their incessent politeness was done less as being actually nice and that they might have just been secretly mocking the stupid American. But then that would make them non-friendly, and quite rude and arrrogant.

<Insert obvious misogynistic joke regarding anal sex here>

The nicest people I have met were a couple Canadian tourists, and they annoyed me very severely. In fact, I think that their incessent politeness was done less as being actually nice and that they might have just been secretly mocking the stupid American. But then that would make them non-friendly, and quite rude and arrrogant.

Meh, you probably deserved it in such case.

There was a study done on this a few years back that I was reading about somewhere and I promise to try to find some sort of link to it, but it turned out that Egypt had the friendliest people on the planet.

Yes ... Egypt.

There was a study done on this a few years back that I was reading about somewhere and I promise to try to find some sort of link to it, but it turned out that Egypt had the friendliest people on the planet.

Yes ... Egypt.

They'll behead you, but will be very pleasant about it.

They'll behead you, but will be very pleasant about it.
Good manners cost nothing.

Having watched Due South, I now believe that all Canadians are incredibly helpful Mounties.

Why, we are.


Except for the mountie part.

I should also add that I've never met a Brazilian who I didn't like. Brazil is definitely on my list of places to go.:p

Yeah. Even though Brazilians are marginally less friendly than us Canadians, I would recommend Brazil over Canada if only for the fact that brazilians are HOT. :D

I've never been overseas, but from foreigners i've met here, French people are great - totally contradictory to the stereotype.

Some British people are great too, but every time I go to work, I deal with all the stiff upper lip ex-pats that treat me like shit, so i'm afraid my limited experience tells me that they're not so.

I have to say the USA for two main reasons. -snip-
Typical. "I'M AMERICAN, AND I SAY WE'RE THE NICEST!!!"

Well, irregardless of whether that may be true or false, as a nation, you're certainly not known for your modesty. ;)

American emo kids are cool, much cooler than UK ones, if that counts.

They'll behead you, but will be very pleasant about it.
"Sorry about this, sir, but it says here we have to have your head off. We don't really want to do it, but you were caught looking at a woman in a manner which might be described as "Salacious" three times.
Anyway, have a good day, and when you get to Hell, I hope they have a nice welcome party for you."
Meh, you probably deserved it in such case.
You're right, but it still would have been nicer had they just called me an "ignorant twat" instead of making me suffer silent ridicule.

I've never been overseas, but from foreigners i've met here, French people are great - totally contradictory to the stereotype.

You Aussies are pretty friendly yourselves. :)

Judging by the poll, it seems not many people here have ever met any Filipinos. :confused:

I know a fair few, and actually, most of the guys are pricks. But not all. One of my best friends is half-filipino. :D

American emo kids are cool, much cooler than UK ones, if that counts.
Chavs are cooler than British Emo kids, Chris.

Chavs are cooler than British Emo kids, Chris.

I don't know whether to take offence at that.:confused:

You Aussies are pretty friendly yourselves. :)

I'll be anyone's friend if there's beer around. :)

What the heck is an 'Emo?' :confused:

I don't know whether to take offence at that.:confused:
You're emo? Ooops.

I'll be anyone's friend if there's beer around. :)

*Immediately hands Kanabia an ice-cold can of his favorite brand of beer*

What the heck is an 'Emo?' :confused:

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/images/identity_crisis.gif

*Immediately hands Kanabia an ice-cold can of his favorite brand of beer*

woohooo! :D

You're emo? Ooops.

Thanks. I'll post a picture.

I want to vote for Britain and Germany

Ireland.

And then... France :p

What the heck is an 'Emo?'

Hazard a guess.... emotional..? As in Emo-rock.

Ireland.

And then... France :p.

Ireland i will agree with but the French are arrogant and cold to all foregners (possibly just us Brits) they treat us as if we are stupid

Ireland i will agree with but the French are arrogant and cold to all foregners (possibly just us Brits) they treat us as if we are stupid

Try conversing in the language, I can, fluently,and they are actually quite warm and receptive. and try having a romantic conversation with French girls in English, it is sooooo cool.

Try conversing in the language, I can, fluently,and they are actually quite warm and receptive. and try having a romantic conversation with French girls in English, it is sooooo cool.

That might be why i picked Germans because i speak GErman

That might be why i picked Germans because i speak GErman

Yeah, but I like to talk to females who are generally female, not poor alterations of males...:p

From the few countries I've been to other than my native France (England, Scotland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Cuba), I'd have to say probably the Aussies, or Brits. But then, knowing the language helps, I suppose...

australians, americans, or (most likely) the dutch for my money :)

Ireland i will agree with but the French are arrogant and cold to all foregners (possibly just us Brits) they treat us as if we are stupid

Just speak the language and they warm to you instantly! Fair enough really- you don't get a Muscovite in Washington shoutingly loudly and slowly in Russian so the locals can 'understand' you... and then shake your head and blame the locals for being stupid.:)

In Sweden chances are you'd be better welcome if you spoke English than Swedish. Though that's because it's such a hard alnguage to master, that you'd probably make some mistake.

Yes, I know, I'm mean.

Nobody remembered Bhutan?
Where they measure success in terms of happiness, not GDP?

Nobody remembered Bhutan?
Where they measure success in terms of happiness, not GDP?

I've heard good things about it, but I've never actually been there, so I didn't mention it.

In my experience (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, UK, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Tunisia, Canada, US, Netherlands, Checz Republic, Belgium, Romania, Ireland), the Turks are the most open, friendly, helpful and open.

The Irish come a very close second, being very friendly, polite, curious, open, but if the mood takes them, less helpful.

The French are third for warmth, friendliness and helpfulness. The difference is, in France you have to ask for help. In Turkey and Ireland, it's quite sufficient to look a tad confused or forlorn to get asked by strangers if they can help you.

Definately not USA.

Definately not USA.

They only get a high vote count because more Americans play NS than any other country on the planet. ;)

They only get a high vote count because more Americans play NS than any other country on the planet. ;)

Wouldn't you love to see the irony that would result if someone started a "Which nationality is the most modest" thread?

They only get a high vote count because more Americans play NS than any other country on the planet. ;)

Hey! They're not that bad. They've been nice to me on my visits, even though it has been a bit artifical at times, it's better than nothing! Most people are nice there, too.

The Norwegians are remarkably friendly, especially seen as I nurture the nagging suspicion that they do indeed hate our guts for that whole "your country is ours now" century...
:eek: Dials 114 14 and reports Fass to the Police suspecting his Swedish passport is fake.

Actually, I quite like the Norwegians... for a start, they help make our alcohol prices look reasonable.

I voted other... I think the Italians are the friendliest. They are all completely mad, but very friendly.

two words: Tartan Army

:eek: Dials 114 14 and reports Fass to the Police suspecting his Swedish passport is fake.

Oooh, oooh, but I still have an aversion to Denmark. That's gotta count for something?

Actually, I quite like the Norwegians... for a start, they help make our alcohol prices look reasonable.

They make all our prices look reasonable, but they're oil rich, so it serves them right.

Bhutan is an amazing place.

So was Nepal, until the Maoists screwed it up. Goddamn Mao and his followers.:mad:

dutch or australians

definatly NOT americans , yes i've been there . . .

First, who picks up the tab and gives the most in aid to other countries? The USA does.
Per capita, Ireland gives the most aid. But we're talking friendliest people, not friendliest governments.

I vote for the Swedish people, then Canadians.

I would recommend Brazil over Canada if only for the fact that brazilians are HOT.
Is this actually true? I have heard some sources deny this rumour. I am compelled to ask for pictorial evidence.

aruba

ive never met a rude aruban, not even right after some asshole american tourist has yelled at them up one side and down the other. they just look at them with a puzzled but tolerant look at calmly try to explain why whatever the person wants is not going to happen. then they talk to the next person (me) as if nothing went wrong with the previous person.

Probably the Canadians are the most friendly people I've met.

There was a study done on this a few years back that I was reading about somewhere and I promise to try to find some sort of link to it, but it turned out that Egypt had the friendliest people on the planet.

Yes ... Egypt.
Because of my mum's occupation I've met many Middle Eastern people, and they all seemed very friendly. I think it's perfectly possible that they would score very high.
And besides: Does Egypt actually behead people for religious reasons? AFAIK, the president has been battling the religious parties for many years.

But ultimately I haven't been to every country in the world, or even every country on this list. So I can't say much more than guess that people would on average be equally friendly everywhere.

But I find it very difficult to believe that the Yanks would be the most friendly on the planet. Seriously, Kanabia is right - they really aren't known for their modesty.

First, who picks up the tab and gives the most in aid to other countries? The USA does.

Which is why Japan gives more aid. Not just more per capita, but more period.

I'd have to say

1. Minnesota
2. Switzerland
3. Canada

Minnesota may not be a "country" but they're an identifiable culture. And I don't think I've ever met an unpleasant Minnesotan.

And remember, not all "Yanks" are the same. You'll find a big difference in how nice New Yorkers are compared to Nebraskans.

Italy.

I haven't travelled too extensively, but I'm still sticking with the U.S... I got along well in the Philippines, but that was due to sticking among my relatives there.. strangers were generally kinda rude, although I was in a heavily Muslim area, and am a bit pale for a Filipino, so... that coulda figured into it..

So, although I have never experienced my own country as a foreigner, I'm still going to stick with it, unfair as that may be. :p

Which is why Japan gives more aid. Not just more per capita, but more period.

Maybe, but they have a lot of cash on hand, not having to pay for their own national defense and all.. :p

American emo kids are cool, much cooler than UK ones, if that counts.
That's like saying a distance of two nanometers is longer than a distance of one nanometer. Sure they may be cooler, but emo kids are by definition non-cool wankers. Best word to come out of britain by the way. Heh, wankers.

People from all countries suck. If they’re friendly, it’s just because they want something.

People from all countries suck. If they’re friendly, it’s just because they want something.

Yeah... who are they to expect friendlines in return?

I haven't traveled outside of the US save the Bahamas, but I've been to almost all of the different regions of the US, and it's important to note that this country is HUGE by comparison to most others, so people can vary quite a lot from region to region.

Therefore, the Southern US gets my vote. "Southern Hospitality" is still around, although, sadly, times are changing.

By what I know from 3rd parties and other sources, Australians would get a tying or secondary vote.

Wouldn't you love to see the irony that would result if someone started a "Which nationality is the most modest" thread?

I suspect the US would still get a high number of votes from people that live there, with posts like "Sure, we may constantly assert America to be a superiour country to any other despite most of us never having left the country, but that is modest when compared what we are entitled to say - that not only America is superiour, but Americans! Zieg heil the American superiour beings!"

I suspect the US would still get a high number of votes from people that live there, with posts like "Sure, we may constantly assert America to be a superiour country to any other despite most of us never having left the country, but that is modest when compared what we are entitled to say - that not only America is superiour, but Americans! Zieg heil the American superiour beings!"

There were a few people who admitted that they've never been outside the US and therefore voted the US as having the friendliest people. ... Talk about an informed statement :rolleyes:

I have to say the USA for two main reasons.

First, who picks up the tab and gives the most in aid to other countries? The USA does.

Second, I live in Oklahoma, where people will go to extremes to help you out if you are in a bind. The OKC bombing, the Hurricane survivors and numerous other disasters have shown just how far people in Oklahoma will go to help out those in need. It is hard to realize that the rest of the country isn't necessarily the same way since these are the people I see every day. I think you could probably have a similar poll with the US broken down into different regions/states.


alas another big BIG BIG falsehood.
In total yes the us give more than UK or France, 200 millions versus 70 or 60 millions !!! BUT in % they give less !!! half of what others countries give.
That's nice, innit ?
Go back to school and stop telling stories 'bout a poor country of savages. Did you see looting in Asia after the flooding ?
Do you see gangs of killers in the streets of poor countries of Asia ? Do not try Los Angeles.

The only friends of the us are the one who say they are nice and beautiful, the others are cowards and enemies. Nice people indeed.

And in the choice nothing about Iceland or Madagascar...
Datz kinda poll is a bit easy, else and tell us which one, who cares ? Should be a minority of ***...
And I do not vote socialist !

Truth is too expensive, forget it !

Mmm. Out of my (limited) experience (Australia, NZ, Indonesia, US), I'd have to say Indonesia. Australia, I'm biased towards as it's my homelandcountrything, but, to be honest, Australians aren't really that nice. Sure, out in rural communities, everyone waves to each other, and treats everyone like mates, but, when you get into the urban areas, it's almost as bad as the US.

I only stayed for a short time in the US, but the people there (NY), seemed rather rude, nasty, foul-mouthed and pushy, not a great feat for the so-called 'friendly' Yanks. The Indonesians are nothing short of amazing; after a huge disaster, they pulled themselves together, and there was no rioting, looting (I'm looking at you, America!), nothing but quiet determination, and the firm resolve to restore their homes. They may not be rich, nor well-educated, but those are the kind of people I admire. NZ is nice, but not remarkable in one way or another, from what I've seen...

Mmm. Out of my (limited) experience (Australia, NZ, Indonesia, US), I'd have to say Indonesia. Australia, I'm biased towards as it's my homelandcountrything, but, to be honest, Australians aren't really that nice. Sure, out in rural communities, everyone waves to each other, and treats everyone like mates, but, when you get into the urban areas, it's almost as bad as the US.

I only stayed for a short time in the US, but the people there (NY), seemed rather rude, nasty, foul-mouthed and pushy, not a great feat for the so-called 'friendly' Yanks. The Indonesians are nothing short of amazing; after a huge disaster, they pulled themselves together, and there was no rioting, looting (I'm looking at you, America!), nothing but quiet determination, and the firm resolve to restore their homes. They may not be rich, nor well-educated, but those are the kind of people I admire. NZ is nice, but not remarkable in one way or another, from what I've seen...

Damm right, on all counts. The Indonesians are great, even when one of us should have been shot for carrying id drugs she managed to get away with 15 years jail... that may seem harsh, but thats their law. And all because us Aussies didnt want our precious Schapelle to die. Good ol' Indonesia.

And then theres the whole stupidity thing. A lot of Aussies are nearly as stupid as Americans, sucked in by media hype and fearmongering. We are rude and ignoran and racist to boot (well in the city anyway).

Anyhow, in my limited experience, I liked Finland. They all seemed too full of themselves for creating Nokia phones to worry about tourists being stupid :p

and there was no rioting, looting (I'm looking at you, America!), nothing but quiet determination, and the firm resolve to restore their homes.

Those were the Africans, not the Americans... or so they call themselves anyway. (most) Blacks in America are hardly representative of the white population, on any and all counts.

You can't tell that this site is dominated by North Americans?

I'm not sure where you all get the idea that there was peace after the tsunami... there were murders, rapes, and guerilla fighting in some areas... Hurrican Katrina? No rapes, a few shot looters, but no outright murders reported. A bunch of stranded people stole stuff.. wow, we must be completely uncivilized and backward based on that, right?

Hurrican Katrina? No rapes, a few shot looters, but no outright murders reported. A bunch of stranded people stole stuff.. wow, we must be completely uncivilized and backward based on that, right?


Not sure where you get your news, but there were countless witness accounts of rapes and murders within the SuperDome and other shelters alone, let alone the war-like aftermath.

Australia... lol, seriously where was the "country has nothing to do with it" option?:rolleyes: :D

Although I do not have all that many options to choose from, the Australian people are generally quite nice. Horribly isolated, though. Oh, and they don't appreciate the world's best sport.

Not sure where you get your news, but there were countless witness accounts of rapes and murders within the SuperDome and other shelters alone, let alone the war-like aftermath.

Nope, sorry. Tons of rumors, yes. But when the police investigated it, they came up with absolutely nothing. No one has claimed to have been raped, and no one was killed in or near the Super Dome.. the worst we had was some elderly people dying of heat prostration..

The fact is, the chaos in Asia was real, with real killings and real rapes of women and children, whereas we had a few hundred cases of looting.. often of essential goods, but sometimes not.

Although I do not have all that many options to choose from, the Australian people are generally quite nice. Horribly isolated, though. Oh, and they don't appreciate the world's best sport.


We do! We have a national competition, 16 teams, most from major cities. Go the Bombers!

We already do! We have a national competition, 16 teams, most from major cities. Go the Bombers!

Oh, I thought there'd be at least one of you. No hard feelings, I can appreciate Australian football, I simply prefer the European brand.

For what its worth, I support the Lions...

Oh, I thought there'd be at least one of you. No hard feelings, I can appreciate Australian football, I simply prefer the European brand.

For what its worth, I support the Lions...

You were just jumping on the bandwagon... (sorry, standard response to anybody who barracks for those scum)

And anyway, we actually do have a national soccer league here now, its the A-league. Not nearly as poular as it could be, but its growing bigger.

The Netherlands :D

You were just jumping on the bandwagon... (sorry, standard response to anybody who barracks for those scum)

And anyway, we actually do have a national soccer league here now, its the A-league. Not nearly as poular as it could be, but its growing bigger.

Don't bother, I'm used to the response about the Lions. I'll give you the story. The first AFL game I ever watched was in 1998, Port vs Brisbane (at the Gabba 123-123). From that point on, I supported the Lions all because I didn't like the Port jumper. Just my luck that they won 3 (nearly 4) in a row...

Yeah, its a little bit disappointing to see the apparent A-League apathy, especially in places like Newcastle, but the quality is actually surprisingly good. I tell you what, though, if Australia make the World Cup, the A-League will flourish...

but the people there (NY), seemed rather rude, nasty, foul-mouthed and pushy, not a great feat for the so-called 'friendly' Yanks.


As I said, New Yorkers aren't a good example of how friendly Americans are. Remember, America is not all the same. And we're damned sure not all New Yorkers.

As I said, New Yorkers aren't a good example of how friendly Americans are. Remember, America is not all the same. And we're damned sure not all New Yorkers.

Well, most Americans I met, I met outside the US... and while there were a few very nice people, the majority of them doesn't qualify as very friendly...

Where in the US were they from?

Also, Americans are fine singly, but just don't get us in large numbers, then we're not so nice. Of course the same goes for people everywhere, but Americans take it to an extreme.

Where in the US were they from?

Also, Americans are fine singly, but just don't get us in large numbers, then we're not so nice. Of course the same goes for people everywhere, but Americans take it to an extreme.

Can't remember for all of them (and I don't really know about half of them anyway), but there were 3 people from Texas who left a VERY unfavourable impression on me when I was in Canada, 1 guy from Minnesota and one from Ohio who I met in Germany, one girl from Washington DC i met here in Dublin... oh, yes, and one girl from Illinois who would easily qulaify as one of the most righteous, annoying, arrogant and ignorant persons I ever had the misfortune to meet.

Chavs are cooler than British Emo kids, Chris.
yeah but that doesn't relly matter as niether chavs or emo whiners count as people.

As for the friendliest people i'ts hard to say i'd either have to go for canadians portugese or hawaiins they all seem pretty cool but i certainly know who it isn't,the turks, god i hate that place it seems to be populated entirely by assholes:headbang:

I'd have to say

1. Minnesota
2. Switzerland
3. Canada

Minnesota may not be a "country" but they're an identifiable culture. And I don't think I've ever met an unpleasant Minnesotan.

And remember, not all "Yanks" are the same. You'll find a big difference in how nice New Yorkers are compared to Nebraskans.

Have you ever been to Minnesota? I have the misfortune of living here, and the state's full of incompetent drivers, mindless dweebs, dickheads, and grade-F jerks.

You can't tell that this site is dominated by North Americans?

If you add up the votes for non-North American sites, you'll see they got more votes than the North American ones did. (At least, at this point it's 43-36.) It's just that their votes are spread out across more countries.

Canada.

Yeah... who are they to expect friendlines in return?
Dickheads the lot of them. It’s why I’m an asshole to everyone.

Judging by the poll, it seems not many people here have ever met any Filipinos. :confused:

my arma was filipino, but i don't really know any others

First, who picks up the tab and gives the most in aid to other countries? The USA does.

Well, that's true in total dollar amounts, but we've also got the most money to spend. Calculated as a percentage of GDP, the US comes near the bottom of the list of industrialized nations. In per-capita foreign aid, the Scandinavian countries put the US to shame.

America seems to have the nicest people but that isn't a good thing dammit there’s a line that you just don't cross :mad: