Non-Americans --  Do the Users on Yahoo! Answers represent their countries?
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There are differences in the way non-Americans express themselves (and it's not all due to poor English!). \nBut come to think of it, I'm not sure if those differences represent our different countries. I'd rather say that we're all 'aliens' in a product that is basically US-targeted, and maybe we're eager to please and give a good impression (many US users just don't seem to care). Some cultural differences are apparent, especially with respect to the perception of humor and irony; that's when the common sociocultural background becomes more visible, I think. \nI have no idea if I project something of Argentina in my Q&A, and I don't know what a "typical" Argentine person is like. We're said to be pedantic and think ourselves too cool, but that's just a stereotype... or is it? There was another user from Argentina here that sounded really silly, and I didn't want this person to be associated with 'my' country!\n\nI guess this question was directed at US users...I wanted to add my contribution anyway. I have to say that the mere fact that you call yourselves "Americans", as if the rest of us lived in Oceania or quite another continent, makes me smile. And I think that says a lot about the US too!\n--------------------\nUpdate: Hola Rantrax!! No, it was not you. Glad to know more of us are joining this :-D
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Yes. Assuming it's a map of the right part of the world. :)\n\nBut then... I'm not American.
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Of course you can !\n\nThis site isn't only for the U.S.\n\nWhere are you from ?
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Excellent.  I don't normally answer questions from the US, as it's not my culture and I wish US residents would refrain from advising Brits on legal matters as if our laws were identical.  We're different.\n\nBut this is clever and ironic, love it.
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I don't know what you were reading but i've never seen anything like this. I don't mind American people, but it is slightly annoying when American users ask questions on the British Answers, concerning stuff going on in the US.
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yes, i am a Canadian. We are better than Americans. but we dont gloat about it.
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There are many many Brits on yahoo.\nMost are posing as Americans or Canadians.
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yep! Im in The UK.  I find it weird writing questions and answers that will be accessable to us in the Uk but also without too many colloquialisms that will confuse the Yanks.
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Kristen,\n\n  I actually run such a website.  Of all the English speaking visitors that my sites receive, only about 5% are non-American.  While I am sure it is frustrating to non-Americans that companies do not cater to them, it is simply because the vast majority of our VISITORS are American in the first place.  The cost-benefit structure of international shipping is just not very good to make us want to deal with foreign customers.\n\nSorry!!!
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Yes, there's quite a lot of us from the UK, although we don't all still LIVE there, some of us are in other countries now!\n\nThe UK link at the bottom is a bit of a waste of time ... the questions are still the same .com ones!!!\n\nAnyway, lots of people ask questions like "For Brits only - what does this mean ...??" so just go ahead and post those Qs!!
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You know you have asked one of the most pertinant questions I have read for a while.On the surface you have opened up a potentiel minefield here.\nI am english.I have visited the USA many many times and have loads of great american friends.I have written many times in this column poking a little ironic fun at "the yanks".\nMy experience is that" the average american" and remember we are talking the average,is warm, generous and very naive.They often have little or no understanding of other countries or their cultures. Often to the extent of having little knowledge outside their own state.Because they lead their lives around Oprah, Jerry Springer,World wrestling are easily influenced by tv propaganda they have become, unfortunately, the butt of jokes.I dont know the exact figures , but my understanding is that"Joe" doesnt travel outside the USA.I believe they have a blinkered view of the world. An observation confirmed by the replies I have received from americans. Self irony doesnt exist for you.Loosen up and dare to poke a little fun at your "leaders".The other point is remember that God isn't american.Try to learn and understand a little of other cultures and beliefs.You dont have to agree just take a look.Take care. Good Luck
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I think that Yahoo feels that if you live in one of those countries, you might benefit more from asking questions in those sites.\n\nIf you need to use a different site, I don't think anyone will care.  It is more for your covenience.
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It doesn't make a whole lot of difference actually!\n\nYou get the Yahoo! Answers homepage of that country ... but then when you click another link or two you end up back on answers.com anyway!\n\nThe only real difference between the homepages is the featured question ... and the URL!
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I think that "yahoo answers" are a very good chance to speak with people of other countries, to give and take many things and all the people who are here have helped me with many questions!
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Based on your use of "YOU" when referring to the U.S.A., I can assume that you either aren't in the U.S. and therefore you should mind your own business, or you are in the U.S. but don't identify yourself as an American.\n\nIn either case: You are no better than the dog sh!t I wipe off the bottom of my shoe.
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We?..Who are you talking about?..Oh or do you assume all readers are American?
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Quite a few I think, considering some very good answers I've read under the Military sub section. Lots of military wannabes too, some are hilarious!\nAnyways, add me to the list. I've had a fair amount to exposure to armoured combat and military intelligence. When I answer, I do so from an Asian perspective.... as I notice most posters and answerers are from the US, making the entire Military sub section, very US-Military centric.