What are some things an American should know about the Irish Culture?

John Doe1

WickedWest wrote: »

i.e.
What are some examples of slang?
How do you spend free time?
Is it hard to learn how to drive on the opposite side of the road?
What are some things I should/shouldn't do when trying to make friends?
How do Irish men express attraction?
What are classes like?
Add anything else you think will be helpful!

Slang-I'm larry murphy-I'm feeling fine and dandy
Hobbies-Loitering outside shops looking hard
Road (driving on opposite side)-No unless you are suffering from mental retardation
Should do-Join your local paramilitary organisation, Shouldnt do-Wear a gimp mask
Irish men express attraction by masturbating in your general direction
Classes-1st class to 4th are easy enough, 5th and 6th you have to put some work in
Helpful info-Dont come to Ireland unless you are easy and hot:)

longshanks

WickedWest wrote: »

Yes, I am all of these. In fact, this is what I look like:
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Just kidding, this is what I really look like:
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I am a bit (really) white. Will I get made fun of for that?
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See? I practically glow

Ok WickedWest you've passed the first test. When you get here be sure to look me up. And do not worry yourself about the really white glow, that happens to be our natural complexion.
Also, being a non drinker will make you really popular, as long as you don't mind driving everywhere.

WickedWest

Confab wrote: »

I really hope you're not religious and that you understand evolution. If you are religious we'll have to organise a paddling contest.

I'm a Southern Baptist (Christian). I understand and don't discount evolution, and I don't really like to push my beliefs onto other people - so as long as you do the same, I think we'll be GRAND. Did I use that right?

Oh by the way, you have some attractive curves. Unless you're the hairy guy on the left.

I'm the blonde, but don't be mean, SHE'S one of my best friends! :cool:

mattjack

Are they your own teeth in the third picture ?

Not many Irish women have teeth, mostly they had them knocked out fighting each other and catching sheep.

You might do well to get them removed before you arrive here, just sayin '..

WickedWest

micropig wrote: »

They love it...it's an 'in' joke! They'll let you wear their hat for a photo with them

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They can't arrest you if they don't have their hat on

Don't be alarmed by people doing going about their business in their pyjamas, it's just the fashion

Hahaha, I'll be sure to remember that!

Oh, this thread is making me laugh, I feel like we'd all get along well.

bensweeney

WickedWest wrote: »

I'm a Southern Baptist (Christian). I understand and don't discount evolution, and I don't really like to push my beliefs onto other people - so as long as you do the same, I think we'll be GRAND. Did I use that right?



I'm the blonde, but don't be mean, SHE'S one of my best friends! :cool:

We speak Hiberno English in Ireland,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiberno-English


Also if you come to Galway city would you like to meet up for a Coffee and then maybe a Movie? PM me if you want to.

WickedWest

longshanks wrote: »

Ok WickedWest you've passed the first test. When you get here be sure to look me up. And do not worry yourself about the really white glow, that happens to be our natural complexion.

Oh good! Wait, what's the first test?

Also, being a non drinker will make you really popular, as long as you don't mind driving everywhere.

Ugh, I do NOT want to be a designated driver! Maybe I'll try a drink when I get there after all...

Mr Benevolent

WickedWest wrote: »

I'm a Southern Baptist (Christian). I understand and don't discount evolution, and I don't really like to push my beliefs onto other people - so as long as you do the same, I think we'll be GRAND. Did I use that right?

Yep.

I'm the blonde, but don't be mean, SHE'S one of my best friends! :cool:

I meant the other pic.

WickedWest

mattjack wrote: »

Are they your own teeth in the third picture ?

Not many Irish women have teeth, mostly they had them knocked out fighting each other and catching sheep.

You might do well to get them removed before you arrive here, just sayin '..

Of course they're my real teeth, except for a few fake bits here and there...

But no, I won't have them removed, I've been told I have a great smile as it is

Witcher

WickedWest wrote: »

Ugh, I do NOT want to be a designated driver! Maybe I'll try a drink when I get there after all...

You'll be fine as a non drinker..I'm a non drinker and I have plenty of fun with all my non existant friends jk:pac:

WickedWest

Confab wrote: »

Oh yeah, and get used to saying "Sorry!" a lot. Especially when you don't mean it.

Oh, I'm already great at that!

FruitLover

You'll be needing a pocket fish!

mattjack

bensweeney wrote: »

We speak Hiberno English in Ireland,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiberno-English


Also if you come to Galway city would you like to meet up for a Coffee and then maybe a Movie? PM me if you want to.

Ben, when were you released ? are ya on parole and wearing a tag ?

That rohypnol and duct tape just ain't accepted much these days.

WickedWest

Confab wrote: »

I meant the other pic.

Oh, then yup, that's me!

mr_edge_to_you

We like 2 types of ice cream - 99s and Iceburgers.

WickedWest

FruitLover wrote: »

You'll be needing a pocket fish!

What's that?

cursai

Go home yank.:D yill not get my field.

KeithAFC

To read and educate themselves on the Island and stop buying into the propaganda. All Yankees should be prepared to educate themselves on this. Southerners less so as I think they understand.

grindle

WickedWest wrote: »

What's that?

It's a fish we keep in our pockets, as a friend.

There are pocket fish shops all over the place, so don't worry. Just ask someone once you get off the plane.

longshanks

WickedWest wrote: »

Oh good! Wait, what's the first test?

[QOUTE]Also, being a non drinker will make you really popular, as long as you don't mind driving everywhere.

Ugh, I do NOT want to be a designated driver! Maybe I'll try a drink when I get there after all...

You'll get along just fine over here WickedWest. Ok, I'm off now to help rehouse some homeless people and rescue orphans from a burning building. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. I might pop back in later, depending on how this rescuing business goes.

batistuta9

WickedWest wrote: »

I'm a Southern Baptist (Christian). I understand and don't discount evolution, and I don't really like to push my beliefs onto other people - so as long as you do the same, I think we'll be GRAND. Did I use that right?

don't mention that people over here shoot protestants

WickedWest

cursai wrote: »

Go home yank.:D yill not get my field.

Darn it! You're field was precisely where I was planning to stay

Thoms Yorkie Bars

WickedWest wrote: »

Yes, I am all of these. In fact, this is what I look like:
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Just kidding, this is what I really look like:
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I am a bit (really) white. Will I get made fun of for that?
Attachment not found.

See? I practically glow

Wow

sheesh

for actual things to do there would be hiking clubs and other social societies in ucc so just join them. Cork would have a good music and cultural scene.

be aware the cork is considered the Texas of ireland.

Knasher

WickedWest wrote: »

Are you talking about Gaelic or just the vast amount of slang? I'm not sure I could learn an entire language in such a short amount of time

Yes the entire language. The important thing to understand is that everybody speaks Irish, but only in front of Americans. So if you can suppress your accent you'll get by with English. Although to be honest all anybody is really saying is asking permission to go to the toilet.

Witcher

cursai wrote: »

Go home yank.:D yill not get my field.

Me father said go get a priest..I said...we'll take the hay in first.

cursai

Get used to being told to lower the volume of your voice. Although you should be fine in Dublin.

LostCorkGuy

well if you're going to ucc there a few things you.ll need to know but are generally kept secret .....

WickedWest

longshanks wrote: »

You'll get along just fine over here WickedWest. Ok, I'm off now to help rehouse some homeless people and rescue orphans from a burning building. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. I might pop back in later, depending on how this rescuing business goes.

Good luck! If I find out you haven't actually saved any orphans, we won't be so "grand" anymore.

Did I use it right?

Witcher

sheesh wrote: »

be aware the cork is considered the Texas of ireland.

Nah..Texas is actually relevant to the rest of America. Cork is like Vermont...it's there but nobody gives a fcuk about it.:pac:

Chain_reaction

Don't be easily offended.


I might be hard to believe but people you befriend may throw many insults at you. Theres nothing worse to Irish people than a friend with high self esteem.

We also swear quite heavily.

Sarcasm lots and lots of sarcasm.

cloud493

Don't worry, I'm British, and I fit in just fine..... ignoring the occasional black and tan and get the **** out comment.

grindle

WickedWest wrote: »

Good luck! If I find out you haven't actually saved any orphans, we won't be so "grand" anymore.

Did I use it right?

You sort of did, but you don't say "we're not grand", you say "you're a gowl".

cursai

WickedWest wrote: »

Good luck! If I find out you haven't actually saved any orphans, we won't be so "grand" anymore.

Did I use it right?

No. Grand is only used at funerals or when speaking about the death of a sibling.

Knasher

WickedWest wrote: »

Good luck! If I find out you haven't actually saved any orphans, we won't be so "grand" anymore.

Did I use it right?

Nope, grand can only be used to express positive emotions. You can't be not grand, it doesn't even make grammatical sense.

WickedWest

cursai wrote: »

Get used to being told to lower the volume of your voice. Although you should be fine in Dublin.

Most people tell me to speak up.

WickedWest

LostCorkGuy wrote: »

well if you're going to ucc there a few things you.ll need to know but are generally kept secret .....

You can trust me with secrets, I promise!

Mr Benevolent

Ah yes, that's what I forgot to mention. Irish cities (including Dublin) are a touch provincial compared to the rest of Europe. If you want to have a great time, go somewhere other than Ireland. My suggestions for great cities are London, Stockholm, Prague, Munich, Milan and Barcelona. Dublin's a bit of a yawnfest unless you really like pubs. Galway is a bit of fun though.

WickedWest

Knasher wrote: »

Nope, grand can only be used to express positive emotions. You can't be not grand, it doesn't even make grammatical sense.

Welp, looks like I have a lot to learn!

John Doe1

LostCorkGuy wrote: »

well if you're going to ucc there a few things you.ll need to know but are generally kept secret .....

Do you mean the the UCC secret murder cult?

cloud493

Deadly is also a term used for something good here.

cursai

WickedWest wrote: »

Most people tell me to speak up.

Okay you may now leave the tourist trap of Dublin and enjoy the real Ireland. Drive on the left.

mattjack

WickedWest wrote: »

Welp, looks like I have a lot to learn!

Don't forget to pay your American tax when you arrive.

Mr Benevolent

John Doe1 wrote: »

Do you mean the the UCC secret murder cult?

No, he means that you have to go to Cork to get to it.

Knasher

WickedWest wrote: »

Welp, looks like I have a lot to learn!

Well if anyone catches on that you're not one of the natives, just drop maybe 5 or 6 likes into a single sentence and you should be good to go.

who the fug

sheesh wrote: »

be aware the cork is considered the Texas of ireland.

other way round surely

micropig

Are you coming over on a Trocaire Aid programme?

cursai

Confab wrote: »

Ah yes, that's what I forgot to mention. Irish cities (including Dublin) are a touch provincial compared to the rest of Europe. If you want to have a great time, go somewhere other than Ireland. My suggestions for great cities are London, Stockholm, Prague, Munich, Milan and Barcelona. Dublin's a bit of a yawnfest unless you really like pubs. Galway is a bit of fun though.

Provincial........methinks you need to leave Dublin for a weekend.

Mr Benevolent

who the fug wrote: »

other way round surely

You mean that Ireland is considered the Texas of Cork?

Provincial........methinks you need to leave Dublin for a weekend.

You haven't got the hang of the concept. If Dublin is provincial, the Midlands are going to be worse.

sheesh

who the fug wrote: »

other way round surely

the texas is considered the cork of ireland?

ireland is considered the cork of texas?