2012 Olympics Etiquette Guide

[Dominato3r]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/london/hi/people_and_places/2012/newsid_8904000/8904700.stm

· A smiling Japanese person is not necessarily happy

· Be careful how you pour wine for an Argentinian

· Avoid winking at someone from Hong Kong

· Remember Arabs are not used to being told what to do

· Do not be alarmed if South Africans announce that they were held up by robots

· Don't ask a Brazilian personal questions

· Avoid physical contact when first meeting someone from India

· When meeting Mexicans it is best not to discuss poverty, illegal aliens, earthquakes or their 1845-6 war with America

· Never call a Canadian an American

· Do not take offence if an Australian or a New Zealander makes a joke about ''Poms''

· Avoid saying ''thank you'' to a Chinese compliment

· When accepting thanks Koreans will typically say "No, no "

· Don't snap your fingers if you are with a Belgian. It may be interpreted as impolite

· Never imply Poles drink excessively

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Or just grow a pair, ignore all that crap and don't care whether a Belgian or Pole gets offended.

 

[foghorn67]

Please tell the Russians they smell bad.

 

[Dominato3r]

Please tell the Russians they smell bad.

I thought that was only for the Pols?

 

[MotF Bane]

Also:
Ignore what a Chinese person says their age is. They're lying.

:awe:

 

[foghorn67]

I thought that was only for the Pols?

If you tell the Russian, they will tell the Pols.

 

[OCGuy]

· Although she make look 14, it may in fact be a 25 year old Japanese girl

· When speaking to an Arab, dont ask if he flew into town on a magic carpet

· When conversing with Africans, don't ask them how their AIDS is doing

· Dont assume Indians can help you with your broken laptop

· Asking a German to borrow their scat-porn collection may bring unwanted effects

 

[NuclearNed]

· Don't ask a crowd of Poles to screw in a lightbulb.

 

[shiner]

· Don't ask a crowd of Poles to screw in a lightbulb.

or build a submarine

 

[Pantlegz]

· Although she make look 14, it may in fact be a 25 year old Japanese girl

· When speaking to an Arab, dont ask if he flew into town on a magic carpet

· When conversing with Africans, don't ask them how their AIDS is doing

· Dont assume Indians can help you with your broken laptop

· Asking a German to borrow their scat-porn collection may bring unwanted effects

:thumbsup:

 

[Dominato3r]

· Although she make look 14, it may in fact be a 25 year old Japanese girl

· When speaking to an Arab, dont ask if he flew into town on a magic carpet

· When conversing with Africans, don't ask them how their AIDS is doing

· Dont assume Indians can help you with your broken laptop

· Asking a German to borrow their scat-porn collection may bring unwanted effects

What effects? :hmm:

 

[PlasmaBomb]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/london/hi/people_and_places/2012/newsid_8904000/8904700.stm

· A smiling Japanese person is not necessarily happy

· Be careful how you pour wine for an Argentinian

· Avoid winking at someone from Hong Kong

· Remember Arabs are not used to being told what to do

· Do not be alarmed if South Africans announce that they were held up by robots

· Don't ask a Brazilian personal questions

· Avoid physical contact when first meeting someone from India

· When meeting Mexicans it is best not to discuss poverty, illegal aliens, earthquakes or their 1845-6 war with America

· Never call a Canadian an American

· Do not take offence if an Australian or a New Zealander makes a joke about ''Poms''

· Avoid saying ''thank you'' to a Chinese compliment

· When accepting thanks Koreans will typically say "No, no "

· Don't snap your fingers if you are with a Belgian. It may be interpreted as impolite

· Never imply Poles drink excessively

Is this a guide for Borris Johnson?

 

[spidey07]

I'm waiting for it...

 

[Dominato3r]

I'm waiting for it...

· Do not be alarmed if South Africans announce that they were held up by robots

 

[Born2bwire]

· Avoid winking at someone from Hong Kong

Winking is often considered a rude gesture. Pointing with an index finger is not advisable as this is generally used only for animals. Point with your hand open. Hong Kong Chinese are very superstitious: mentioning failure, poverty or death risks offence.

Where do they come up with this stuff?

 

[Dominato3r]

I think the cities. I remember reading that Vancouver also had an etiquette book for their Olympics.

 

[Barfo]

Do not be surprised if a group of South African men gang rapes you.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

· Remember Arabs are not used to being told what to do

it's very true that the sheiks think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. their sense of entitlement is ingrained in their own culture and they expect more of the same when in non-muslim states. in fact, they are only one generation removed from a standard of living 1000's of years behind the west and the orient. their contribution to civilization began with the plow and ended with the latine sail, and if they weren't sitting on all of that oil they would never had left the dark ages.

to paraphrase churchill:
never have so few, with so much, deserved so little.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

If a Norwegian girl smiles at you, go for the gold!

 

[silverpig]

I think the cities. I remember reading that Vancouver also had an etiquette book for their Olympics.

It wasn't an etiquette book, but I do recall some guidelines and encouragement of being extra helpful and nice to foreigners.

 

[F1N3ST]

Pro-Tip: Call a Chinaman roundeye.

 

[Dominato3r]

If a Norwegian girl smiles at you, go for the gold!

More Scandinavian chicks at the Winter Olympics.


Actually, I think the Winter Olympics have hotter female athletes overall.

 

[Soccerman06]

More Scandinavian chicks at the Winter Olympics.


Actually, I think the Winter Olympics have hotter female athletes overall.

Please explain in detail, I'm not sure I completely follow what your saying. Pictures and comparisons would be nice to help me visualize the difference.

 

[Dominato3r]

These are just recent memories from the recent Olympics

 

[RbSX]

Please explain in detail, I'm not sure I completely follow what your saying. Pictures and comparisons would be nice to help me visualize the difference.

Ashleigh Mcivor, Canadian Women's Freestyle Skiing.