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06-12-2018, 02:48 AM
I like a sociable culture. I like it when people think it is normal to talk to random strangers, As a result, I talk more with strangers and meet more people. (Including girls)
The opposite ia true in cultures with a lot of suspicion or shyness. After years in a EE cpuntry, I am sp bummed out by the general vibe that I dk not see myself going back anytime soon (despite business interests).
Which country has the most open and sociable culture on earth?
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06-12-2018, 05:11 AM
Quote: (06-12-2018 02:57 AM)Montrose Wrote:
Ten most sociable countries according to the Legatum Prosperity Index / Social Capital sub-index
1. New Zealand
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. USA
5. Iceland
6. Norway
7. Denmark
8. Malta
9. Germany
10. Ireland
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-a...countries/
Not going to comment on the Anglo countries on there, but you know that list is bullshit as an indication for actual sociability when you see Germany and no less than three Scandinavian countries on there. All four of those countries are characterized by introverted, stiff, relatively socially awkward northern European temperaments wherein people generally require copious amounts of alcohol before they begin opening up to others, especially foreigners.
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06-12-2018, 05:25 AM
What about southern american countries and Balkan?
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06-12-2018, 05:38 AM
I could believe Ireland and Australia, but the other countries on that list sound wrong. Also, what about SEA and the Carribean?
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06-12-2018, 07:33 AM
Australia definitely shouldn't be on that list. I know in Melbourne and I'm sure in other major cities that Australians are quite cliquey and stick to their own circle of friends when going out. I see this happen especially at birthdays and house parties where people just hang out with the familiar faces. Guilty of doing this myself.
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06-12-2018, 07:53 AM
USA and Canada by far. There is a culture of assuming people are decent until they prove otherwise. I honestly don't get the hate America gets on this board.
If you can't make friends in the US you might as well give up.
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06-12-2018, 08:16 AM
For me by far the best country is South Africa. You can go into a bar on your own and by the end of the night you will know everyone at that bar. Same applies if you hang out at an airport or at a gym.
Second place goes to USA in my opinion. Third Brazil - unfortunately often a bit of a language barrier.
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06-12-2018, 08:23 AM
Iceland being on that list gave me a good laugh.
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06-12-2018, 08:36 AM
Quote: (06-12-2018 07:53 AM)Not a Second Hander Wrote:
USA and Canada by far. There is a culture of assuming people are decent until they prove otherwise. I honestly don't get the hate America gets on this board.
If you can't make friends in the US you might as well give up.
Yep in 3rd world and other shittier countries that some members here are fond of people a lot of people only act nice because they want something from you. In the states there are many more wealthy people and a bigger middle class so in the states averaged out this isn't as much of a problem.
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06-12-2018, 08:45 AM
What about countries like Brazil, Peru and Chile?
Latins are usually friendly and warm, and yet they are not on this list???
Ireland? probably the coldest country on earth and sparsely populated. All the fun loving and ambitious Irish people left long time ago to Australia and USA.
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06-12-2018, 01:39 PM
The problem with the US (based strictly on what I've heard) is that people prioritise their careers and work too many hours to have much of a social life. Sure, strangers might frequently make small talk but how many of those interactions lead to meaningful friendships?
Take Spain on the other hand, where one and even two hour lunch breaks are common. People socialise a lot more and are less obsessed about their jobs, even if it comes at the expense of being less productive.
I think the overall time dedicated to friends and family should be a better indicator of how sociable a country is than the easiness of having small chat with strangers.
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06-12-2018, 02:15 PM
Serbia and Balkan countries are pretty social.
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06-12-2018, 02:24 PM
US is very comfortable no matter your background. But in terms of friendliness I find American friendliness to be very businesslike. They're more networking than making actual friendship bonds. It makes sense since the culture there encourages breaking family bonds early and going on your own, etc....
Still the fact that it's so welcoming as a country puts in somewhere high on the list.
I'll throw in a vote for Lebanon and Arab countries in general. If you avoid the scammers and isis terrorists the rest are very friendly and genuinely want you to enjoy their city. Even the religious ones can be quite friendly and respectful. Also in Lebanon you can be on joking terms with anyone instantly. And once you do for example exchange info theyll hit you up to hang out and stuff. Bonds that should be businesslike there turn into friendships. I had a bouncer lose his job for my sake once and I only knew him from the club.
Also Mediterranean in general are social imo but my experiences with most were short term.
Some like Slavic ones are difficult but once u do make friends they're your friend for life.
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06-13-2018, 03:11 AM
I can only speak from my experiences and i'm going to base this on the local population in each country (not making new friends with other tourists which you can do anywhere in the world very easily).
1. Denmark
2. USA (specifically Los Angeles)
3. Belgium
4. Australia
5. Holland
6. United Kingdom
There is also going to be an element how well you fit into the culture of the locals in a particular country. For example, generally speaking i'm going to naturally have alot more in common with someone from England than I am with someone from Canada due to my own personality traits, interests etc
once again the above countries are only from my own experiences and i'm sure others have had different experiences in some of these countries.
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06-13-2018, 06:53 AM
Mexicans and other foreigners in Mexico were really sociable. A few times I was lost or didn't know what I was doing that day so I said hi to people, where is this, where is that, etc. They would invite me to hangout with them and their group of friends after.
I was thinking about saying that none of the stuff that happened in Mexico would happen in the USA but that's not true. Yes it's hard to have meaningful relationships in the USA (I really don't have to many real friendships) but overall we are friendly. Driving ubers was more fun then I expected because of how sociable we are.