[milinyte]

(Original post by Dutchman81)
I've heard the french are really rude. I was going to say the UK and realised it was just London that was unfriendly.

I disagree about London. I've been to London and I was welcomed really warmly. Yet maybe just tourists are welcomed that way there, idk.

[ZerofeX]

(Original post by Dirac Delta Function)
nonsense.

Why is it nonsense? It seems quite odd that the OP would include India but not Pakistan. They are quite unfriendly by the way so its not wrong to ask for the option.

[illusiveX]

greeks: most friendly

germans: most unfriendly

[Hewitt]

I have found France to be pretty unfriendly - as for most I don't know as I haven't been to all the nation's on the list.

[Dux_Helvetica]

I find the Dutch, although not on the survey list, to be particularly rude. They are incredibly direct, in a way that us anglophones can not fathom. For example, if you are sweating during a hot day, they will not hesitate to inform you that you stink like ****. They seem to be very fond of using an imperative tone of voice when speaking to you (no pleases or thank-yous, they would rather command you tersely when making requests).

They, like many other continental Europeans, also have no concept of queueing and being polite to strangers. For the record, I have been to the Netherlands several times for various trips and have family there.

By far the friendliest people I have ever met have been Canadians. They make a genuine effort to make conversation with strangers, will gladly offer help to those who are lost and would much rather avoid confrontation if possible.

[fellowjoe]

(Original post by Dux_Helvetica)
I find the Dutch, although not on the survey list, to be particularly rude. They are incredibly direct, in a way that us anglophones can not fathom. For example, if you are sweating during a hot day, they will not hesitate to inform you that you stink like ****. They seem to be very fond of using an imperative tone of voice when speaking to you (no pleases or thank-yous, they would rather command you tersely when making requests).

They, like many other continental Europeans, also have no concept of queueing and being polite to strangers. For the record, I have been to the Netherlands several times for various trips and have family there.

By far the friendliest people I have ever met have been Canadians. They make a genuine effort to make conversation with strangers, will gladly offer help to those who are lost and would much rather avoid confrontation if possible.

From my experience, the Scandinavians might seem rude at first but they will open up to you when they get to know you better.

I think the most polite people out there might not necessarily be the most hospitable and warmest ones.

[Lord of the Flies]

I'm French and I vote France!

(don't know about "reserved" - but as far as "unfriendliness" goes, I'm pretty sure we win!)

[Lovebite]

The UK?
Come to the south east. We love everyone

[prettypickle]

(Original post by Ra Ra Ra)
FRANCE

Reserved and unfriendly? That's why I like the French so much. We're kindred spirits.

France and England, for always friends and enemies lol

[prettypickle]

Hi,

The French would probably come across as rude as the English come across as cold and reserved. France is NOT unfriendly. Speak french to the french and doors open. Which is more than I can say for lots of others less sincere.

[Emaemmaemily]

(Original post by prettypickle)
Hi,

The French would probably come across as rude as the English come across as cold and reserved. France is NOT unfriendly. Speak french to the french and doors open. Which is more than I can say for lots of others less sincere.

It's a shame that my experience in France hasn't given me good impressions ever. When I tried to speak French (and tried very hard, making a real effort) I was laughed at and they refused to serve me. I admit that my accent may have been funny, but I know that my French was right and understandable.
That was my first experience anyway, and I was about 12 years old at the time; I've only ever had similar experiences since.

[prettypickle]

(Original post by Emaemmaemily)
It's a shame that my experience in France hasn't given me good impressions ever. When I tried to speak French (and tried very hard, making a real effort) I was laughed at and they refused to serve me. I admit that my accent may have been funny, but I know that my French was right and understandable.
That was my first experience anyway, and I was about 12 years old at the time; I've only ever had similar experiences since.

I am very sorry to hear this. I don't know why people laughed at you or made fun of your french. The French I know aren't so. But it is true that adapting to them takes courage... Just give it back lol

[Skip_Snip]

Not a nation, but London

[SophiaKeuning]

UK. Other than Wales, Scotland and N.Ireland.

[jblackmoustache]

England - Unfriendly and reserved.

[Introverted moron]

(Original post by fellowjoe)
I know there are bad, unfriendly, reserved and rude people everywhere but it also seems that the extent of openness and friendliness varies between different nationalities and cultures.

That said, based on your experiences, which one is the most and least reserved and friendly nation ?

What is the point of this thread and your poll? All you are doing is asking - or worse, even encouraging - people to make unfair generalisations about an entire nation based on their individual experiences with a few people from that nation. I don't think it'd be too big a leap of logic to say that that's the basis for prejudice (and often discrimination). Not only that, you are basically implying that if a person is reserved, they must also be unfriendly by default. As some people have mentioned, a person can be BOTH reserved and friendly; the two aren't mutually exclusive. Lastly, there's also a difference between enjoying your privacy and preferring to keep to yourself, and being unfriendly. Some people seem to think that the two go hand-in-hand - they don't.

[Laurenx123x]

i didn't even need to consider the options. Saw the title and thought France. I feel bad now :/

[prettypickle]

suppose you understand my people before judging them.

[fellowjoe]

(Original post by Introverted moron)
What is the point of this thread and your poll? All you are doing is asking - or worse, even encouraging - people to make unfair generalisations about an entire nation based on their individual experiences with a few people from that nation. I don't think it'd be too big a leap of logic to say that that's the basis for prejudice (and often discrimination). Not only that, you are basically implying that if a person is reserved, they must also be unfriendly by default. As some people have mentioned, a person can be BOTH reserved and friendly; the two aren't mutually exclusive. Lastly, there's also a difference between enjoying your privacy and preferring to keep to yourself, and being unfriendly. Some people seem to think that the two go hand-in-hand - they don't.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is for discussion sake, so obviously its subject to your own experiences and perceptions!

And ok my bad, i should have kept reservation and friendliness separate

[y gorau]

I've never met a nice South African...