A joint blog brought to you by Arabella and Erika. As a continuation of our series of utilizing stereotypes to categorize European countries – that kicked off with the classification of European countries as zodiac signs – here is our latest blog on “10 European Countries & Their Spirit Animals.” This content is meant to […]Read More
A joint blog brought to you by Erika I (Taurus) and Arabella B (Leo). If you’re an astrology geek, listen up! What if European countries were zodiac signs..? Who would be who?! We as humans love to categorize things, so wouldn’t it be satisfying if we took some stereotypes about European countries and matched […]Read More
Top o‘ the mornin’ to ya and welcome to the 7 most well-known Irish stereotypes! That is to say… ‘Hello‘ dear Irish friends! I am sure that after reading the title you must have immediately thought: “Here we go again with these silly stereotypes”. Well, we all have our misconceptions about countries and its respective […]Read More
St Bernard Dogs with brandy barrels, Lindt chocolate bunnies, hilltop yodeling… let’s take a closer look at the stereotypes about Swiss people and culture Europeans have. What cultural clichés are associated with being born in dear old Switzerland? What does it mean to be quintessentially Swiss? Like Clockwork Punctuality is highly valued in Swiss culture […]Read More
A term we like to use both in a derogatory and flattering manner, being an Eastern European comes with its perks and its downsides. Before we dive into those, let’s define where exactly is Eastern Europe. There are no geographical borders to Eastern Europe but the term generally includes the region that is occupied by […]Read More
Whilst many British stereotypes involve the Queen, a lot of tea, and red telephone boxes, the reality couldn’t be much further from this. Although a small group of countries, each region has their own quirks and cultural differences. The following are 4 TV shows that perfectly portray British life in each different country. Gavin & […]Read More
Even though Lithuania is one of the smallest and least known countries in Europe, somehow it still manages to have plenty of stereotypes floating around it. As with our other stereotype blogs, we are going to break down some Lithuanian stereotypes and facts Lithuania with hope you’ll get to know this little country a bit […]Read More
Wales, a country full-to-the-brim with picturesque countrysides, unpronounceable city names, countless herds of sheep, and of course, their very own dish: welsh rarebit (ie. posh cheese on toast). It’s no wonder so many Welsh stereotypes exist… Although Wales may seem like a tiny country to most of you, the contrast in cultures, climates and people […]Read More
Manchester aka Rain City. The city is well known for its music scene, iconic stereotypes, rival football teams, and of course, the thick northern accent! Manchester is home to a variety of music venues and record labels that changed the British music scene forever; Northern Soul, Factory Records, The Hacienda, and the popular Warehouse Project […]Read More
What comes to mind when you think of Russian stereotypes? If you are Russian, you might not even realise what stereotypes there are about you. Like all stereotypes, some might make you feel proud, but others can be quite annoying! Let’s lay them out on the table and see whether you are guilty of any […]Read More
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