THIS is a Major Difference Between Americans vs Europeans

How is communication different in America and Europe? Americans are known for their small talk, which can often be a cause of frustration to the Europeans, who typically don't like to disclose personal information to strangers. I briefly share why these differences exist.

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  • @_MC529 says:

    European approach >>>

  • @ItalyDarinbella says:

    I hope to move to USA

  • @stormthrush37 says:

    An an autistic person, small talk doesnt come easily to me and that’s been difficult in the US. I’ve often wondered since I first heard about this difference if I wouldn’t do better in Europe as a result.

    • @hereandthere6001 says:

      I can’t do small talk either, its generally harder for people who have depth.

    • @obidiekwulugo7830 says:

      @@hereandthere6001 I don’t think it has anything to do with depth. Just social fluency or interest in others.

    • @minabetty6477 says:

      That’s called depth

    • @dutchgamer842 says:

      We have smalltalk in Europe as well, just depends on where.

    • @comealongcomealong4480 says:

      ​@@obidiekwulugo7830And personality traits too. Are you comfortable talking to a stranger in that moment. I had a lovely chat with a stylish woman while we were waiting in a queue, in the shoe department of a store. I still remember her a year later – artistically dressed, beautiful – and a lifelong lover of shoes!!

  • @yespls4184 says:

    I am a shy American girl so I really like Europe’s approach. I like meeting new people, but I hate the “hi, how are you?” “I’m good, how are you?” ritual that often goes nowhere. I also like complaining a lot lol

    • @broflo8859 says:

      You miss, are a rare bird 😊
      As a french/German introvert, who traveled all over, I tend to feel attacked when I meet Americans and Latinos
      Speaking loud, touchy, doesn’t respect the comfort zone, overconfident and way too excited/happy about anything (in general, not everyone)
      Don’t get me wrong, it can be great, especially for dating, but definitely not how we do things around western Europe
      It feels like you are constantly drunk πŸ˜‚
      Now that I think about it, I’ve never met a shy American

    • @dutchgamer842 says:

      There’s no general European way. We have small talk in Europe as well

    • @ericktwelve11 says:

      ​@dutchgamer842 My guy, I don’t what your talking because every Europeans are not the same,

    • @dutchgamer842 says:

      @@ericktwelve11 I dunno why you reply so weird, I literally said “There’s no general European way”, this debunks you’re assumption

    • @yespls4184 says:

      @@broflo8859 Yes honestly even as one myself hanging out with Americans can be socially exhausting. One time I was in Europe with a group of Americans and I realized then just how LOUD Americans’ speaking voices can be.. we were in a beautiful cathedral this one time and I kept having to shush the people in my group because they were being so loud and it was really embarrassing! Lol. I think it’s good that Americans are socially outgoing, but it quickly gets to be WAY TOO MUCH.

  • @pazar500 says:

    Balkan ❀

  • @ricardovicente5334 says:

    Funny you mentioned “more friendly people” Spanish, italians, irish and the Balkans but totaly ignored PortugalπŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

    • @DatingBeyondBorders says:

      I meant Southern European countries “like” Italy and Spain πŸ™‚

    • @Ghostrider-ul7xn says:

      Why do people see Portugal and Spain differently? Aren’t they culturally and geographically very close?

    • @ricardovicente5334 says:

      @@Ghostrider-ul7xn Portugal Borders Spain, and when you hear someone say “Iberian PenΓ­nsula” they are refering to Portugal and Spain

    • @ricardovicente5334 says:

      @@DatingBeyondBorders I apologize for my reaction, we get mistaken for Spain and Brazil wich annoys me very much

    • @Ghostrider-ul7xn says:

      @@ricardovicente5334 Why does it annoy you when you get mistaken for Spain? Like you said, doesn’t Portugal border Spain, which makes them geographically and culturally very close?

  • @johngonzalez4298 says:

    Blue πŸ’™ looks good on you, Marina and it’s also my favorite color. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

  • @Freiya2011 says:

    Not true. We don’t bond over complaining.
    We bond over talking about important matters, like religion, politics, rights and duties, personal experiences, opinions, deep stuff, stuff Americans avoid like hell.

    • @marksilva4231 says:

      What are you 60?

    • @Freiya2011 says:

      @@marksilva4231 no. 61!πŸ˜‚

    • @Ghostrider-ul7xn says:

      Regardless, most of the Western countries are suffering from loneliness and a lack of connection among people. Whatever it is that ya’ll are doing to socialize and form connections , its still not enough.

    • @Freiya2011 says:

      @@Ghostrider-ul7xn You will knowy won’t you!πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

    • @Ghostrider-ul7xn says:

      @@Freiya2011 Not only do we have the data and studies done by multiple bodies corroborating this, people have independently shared their experience corroborating this reality. Personally I know because I have lived in several cultures as of now, so I know its a FACT. Not sure why you think its funny. I find it sad that lot of people are lonely and are desperate for connection but rarely find any.

  • @anj000 says:

    I have to say that it is refreshing to see a video talking about Europeans… while actually recognizing the differences between different parts of Europe.

  • @o0OHermioneO0o says:

    Americans may do small talk, but in my experience they often do it generically and without actually being interested in what the other has to say. When I visited relatives in the US, their American friends would ask me a list of questions, which felt more like profiling. In return, they would give vague answers, which made the whole conversation feel weird.

    • @dutchgamer842 says:

      It depends where in Europe you are, there’s no general European way. In some parts of Europe it’s the same.

    • @o0OHermioneO0o says:

      @@dutchgamer842 Maybe, but it never happened to me in Europe, even though I’ve been to most European countries. As I said, just my experience. Not everyone has to agree.

    • @RT-mm8rq says:

      A little chitchat amongst strangers in America is pretty normal. Waiting in line at the store or in the reception area of an Office. Generally it’s not very serious conversation just a long version of hello.

    • @laurasopalca8433 says:

      @@dutchgamer842 agreed, in Spain its the same it usually goes like this?
      – hello how are you?
      – good , what about you?
      – good too thanks
      End the conversation

  • @mikeylejan8849 says:

    When I was in America, a woman suddenly made a conversation with me while we were riding a train on the New York Subway.

  • @pcarebear1 says:

    As a 1st gen US born Central American, raised in the “south” I definitely confuse Europeans πŸ˜… “Why do you smile so much?” “You’re too nice for an American” Latin Americans find me too aloof. Can’t make anyone happy 😭

  • @captainchaoscow says:

    Balkan – best place. The essence of human experience. Greetings to Dragaslav!

  • @MARKDARKOS says:

    So accurate!

  • @TheTserko2000 says:

    Italians are some of the closest and coldest Europeans.

  • @NoctLightCloud says:

    I would 100% invite a foreigner (especially from another continent!) to my house in Bosnia to eat with family for dinnerπŸ˜‚

  • @agotadunai-checkitout5518 says:

    In Italy i found shockingly rude people.
    Being Hungarian, i was really not used to that. While in Hungary we do chat with strangers in shops, buses, street. (But of course you need to speak Hungarian for that) Now i am in Germany and people are very friendly here as well.
    So in my opinion these stereotypes are highly inacurate.

  • @HenriStosch says:

    Seems you never been to Poland. These people are very friendly and open which also is true for all other Easter European countries. The Irish are not really open compared to the Slavic guys, there very much like the English.

  • @yamatonadeshiko567 says:

    I honestly don’t mind the small talk. It’s actually helpful a lot of times, especially if you’re a tourist or an immigrant. It at least encourages people to ask. We don’t have to be the best of friends, just answer my questions regarding directions or stuff and we’ll be fine.

  • @cloudcampos4555 says:

    I live in the south of France and small talk is very prominent here. I actually love it πŸ˜‚

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