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European Stereotypes

The document summarizes common European stereotypes about the people of several countries. Portugal is sometimes seen as lazy and nostalgic, reflected in their afternoon naps and sad fado music. Spain is associated with fiestas, passionate personalities, and stereotypical gender roles. France faces stereotypes of being arrogant, unhygienic, and always on strike, but also great lovers. Denmark is viewed as trusting but reserved environmentalists with a high quality of life. The document ends noting one can only understand others if you understand yourself first.

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European Stereotypes

The document summarizes common European stereotypes about the people of several countries. Portugal is sometimes seen as lazy and nostalgic, reflected in their afternoon naps and sad fado music. Spain is associated with fiestas, passionate personalities, and stereotypical gender roles. France faces stereotypes of being arrogant, unhygienic, and always on strike, but also great lovers. Denmark is viewed as trusting but reserved environmentalists with a high quality of life. The document ends noting one can only understand others if you understand yourself first.

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Eu r o p e a n

St e r e o t y p e s
Presented by Chichioi Iuliana
PORTUGAL
Lazy and nostalgic?

*This often refers to the climate, and


cultural habit of taking an afternoon nap.
*Portugal is often associated with sunny
weather and beaches.
*Fado music often contributes to the
stereotype of Portuguese being sad or
nostalgic.
Spain
Fiesta, siesta and macho
men?
''A nation high on fiestas, with stunning
women who can’t go to the bullfight
dressed in miniskirts lest their boyfriends
and husbands have a fit. And then there’s
the siestas in the afternoon, and the
partying at night”.
*Elsewhere, Spanish people are said to be
loud and lazy with a passionate character.
France
SNOBS, STRIKERS AND GOOD
LOVERS?

*The worldwide image of French people is


wearing berets while riding bicycles with
baskets full of baguettes.
*Other stereotypes describe French people
as arrogant and rude.
*Among other stereotypes, the French
lacking in hygiene, and being always on
strike.
* Last, there is the cliché of the French
being world’s greatest lovers.
Danmark
TRUSTING BUT RESERVED
ENVIRONMENTALISTS?

*Danes are said to have a great quality of


life, are helpful, very punctual and
trusting people.
*While perhaps a little reserved at first,
Danes are seen as open-minded,
easygoing and easily humoured.
*Elsewhere, however, Danes tend to
consider themselves
as constantly complaining
about everything, especially the weather.
SOMETHING TO
THINK ABOUT

You ca n o n l y
e o p l e i f y o u f e e l
un d e r s t a n d p
i n y o u r s e l f .
them
JOHN STEINBECK

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