My first impression of most americans I've met has been that they're shallow, putting on a front, that "yeah buddy everything is soooo great" thing that TigerMandingo mentioned. Like you have to constantly remind everyone how much fun you're having, how cool you are, how great your life is. That's annoying.
What I appreciate about Brits and Scandos is their sense of self deprecating dark humor. It allows you to get to know people better without having to be all "woe is me" sullen about it and scaring people away. "The Peep Show" is a good example of this (and a hilarious comedy series).
Then again, online there doesn't seem to be any difference in how people communicate, so I figure it's mostly down to social expectations.
What I appreciate about Brits and Scandos is their sense of self deprecating dark humor. It allows you to get to know people better without having to be all "woe is me" sullen about it and scaring people away. "The Peep Show" is a good example of this (and a hilarious comedy series).
Then again, online there doesn't seem to be any difference in how people communicate, so I figure it's mostly down to social expectations.