Posted by Dinah on May 23, 2006, at 23:37:13
In reply to Re: National stereotypes lack substance, posted by zazenduck on May 23, 2006, at 17:36:27
:)
Thanks for finding that article.
I'm a hypocrite in the area of stereotypes sometimes, I fear. I fight them tooth and nail in almost every area, but I tend to fall into them myself when it comes to regional differences within the US. But I suppose if national stereotypes aren't true, then neither are regional ones.
So maybe there isn't really a difference in the pace of life down here? And drivers aren't really different in etiquette some places than others? (Though that may be a situational thing rather than a character one, because of commute times or other driving conditions.) Or direct vs. circuitous conversational styles? Well, I suppose actually none of those things have to do with character or inborn traits. But still I might tend to exaggerate the differences.
It's something interesting to think about. Maybe I'll challenge myself a bit more when I fall into those habits.
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