Which country's people are most like ourselves?

fishersham · 14-05-2022 6:37pm #1

Please settle an argument.

My friend is adamant the Kiwis are the most like us. I'm arguing the Scots.

pleasant Co. · 14-05-2022 6:40pm

Kiwis

goldenmick · 14-05-2022 7:03pm

I'd say the Leprechaun kingdom.

Still stihl waters 3 · 14-05-2022 7:23pm

New Zealand all the way, scots always bring up the celtic/rangers shite, Scots always struck me as being like Irish if they sold Irish people on wish

Strumms · 14-05-2022 7:42pm

Kiwis, I went out with one and subsequently worked with two others in different jobs..

They have a similar sense of humour and world outlook to many Irish people … pretty easygoing and fun….

14-05-2022 7:49pm

I found New Zealand very ‘Presbyterian’. The people are dead sound, but the nightlife would be very reserved. Cool place for hiking, outdoor pursuits though.

Igotadose · 14-05-2022 7:52pm

Grand Duchy of Fenwick

Mad_maxx · 14-05-2022 11:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058245883/which-countrys-people-are-most-like-ourselves

Kiwis are most like the Scots

New Zealanders have that dour presbyterian thing going on , they are not like us at all , they are very tight with money for one thing , they also are not at all emotionally expressive and not at all showy in terms of flashy houses etc , we are far more like Australians than Kiwis which makes sense as a very large number of Australians are of irish ancestry , a very small percentage of New Zealanders are of irish catholic ancestry , a large number of Ulster Protestants moved to New Zealand down the years however

Mad_maxx · 14-05-2022 11:41pm

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New Zealand is a very protestant country and I dont mean that as a negative description in anyway

T-Maxx · 14-05-2022 11:50pm

Kingdom of Kerry

wylo · 15-05-2022 12:26am

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Not emotionally expressive and not flashy? You’re basically arguing against your point and describing Irish people! Unless we have booze in us our ability to express emotions in a healthy way is pretty much rock bottom .

ThePentagon · 15-05-2022 1:09am

Northern Ireland 😁

-=al=- · 15-05-2022 1:12am

Scotland

Larbre34 · 15-05-2022 1:33am

It's not the Kiwis anyway. And even within that, there are first nation and European heritage Kiwis and neither have what you would call Irish characteristics.

Scots obviously, yes. I would also say white Australians, the temperament and humour are similar.

Of a few Countries I have visited I have noticed similar loves of family, socialising, music and story telling and when combined with the Christian heritage and colonial roots, there are notable comparisons with Argentina, Mexico, Greece.

pappyodaniel · 15-05-2022 3:04am

Jamaicans are pretty much the same as Irish... if we lived on a Caribbean Island and weed was socially acceptable.

kowloonkev · 15-05-2022 3:13am

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I'd agree more or less. The idea of Irish being outgoing, fun loving and friendly is all linked to the drink. Without it we are very reserved and come across as cold and harsh to other cultures. I don't know much about the Scottish or New Zealanders to make an in-depth comparison though. From what I have experienced I would say of the English speaking countries we are probably the least outgoing and outwardly confident. I would say we are more like eastern Europeans at heart although our use of language has adapted to appear less threatening.

~Rebel~ · 15-05-2022 3:40am

I've found a surprising amount of mentality and cultural crossovers with Mexicans and Puerto Ricans over the years.

15-05-2022 5:15am

Montserrat

Donald Trump · 15-05-2022 6:32am

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They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.

Wanderer78 · 15-05-2022 7:03am

from the few countries ive been to, all humans more or less seem the same, certainly look the same, and behave the same, so.....

15-05-2022 7:04am

I usually get on with most nationalitys..don't really find a problem...ten minutes or less chat ..and we know what works for us and what doesn't!

sam t smith · 15-05-2022 8:32am

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What countries have you been to?

Wanderer78 · 15-05-2022 8:40am

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america, some European countries, australia, new zealand, Vanuatu, many parts of south east asia, iceland, think thats about it

whisky_galore · 15-05-2022 8:56am

In outlook, Irish are far more like Aussies than Kiwis. Aussies have a disrespect for authority and are more prone to rule bending and rule breaking than NZers, sounds familiar? Also see "tall poppy syndrome", just begrudgery with a different name, and their sports-centred and especially their drinking culture.

Scots at least the dour Presbyterian types, are obviously from the same culture as their NI cousins.

15-05-2022 9:03am

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Was going to say Mexicans... there's some sort of immediate understanding and common ground on some level between us. Often wondered about it. The Catholic/post-Catholic thing and having a big bully neighbour in your history is part of it, but neither fully explains the immediacy of the understanding. Then again, there are different Mexicos and I'm talking about the big cities, DF in particular. And of course Mexico has a history of bullying smaller countries in the region.

Timmyr · 15-05-2022 9:10am

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If you think the nightlife is reserved you've been going to the wrong places, amazing nightlife over here

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119064317#Comment_119064317

Kiwis are not at all tight with money, why would you think that? Some of the houses here are insanely flashy!

Ive lived in both NZ and Aus and kiwis are by far more like Irish, white Aussies are very different

handlemaster · 15-05-2022 9:11am

As the travelling community are now officially a different race. I will say irish travellers

sporina · 15-05-2022 9:17am

Portugal are like we Irish, but with a tan.

Mad_maxx · 15-05-2022 10:10am

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Irish people are more latin in temperament than our Northern European neighbours , I dont mean we kiss each other on the cheek as a greeting etc but brits ( especially ulster unionists ) , Germans , Nordics etc , are more sober in dealings , Kiwis are the same

Mad_maxx · 15-05-2022 10:16am

quote button not working for some reason , Irish people are not " cold and harsh " at all , have you ever dealt with Eastern Europeans ? , Kiwis are an extremely hard headed people , we are soft headed and suckers for sob stories , its why personal responsibility is such a struggle for us

we are two faced and love to bitch behind peoples back after smiling at them two minutes earlier , we dont tell people what we think , " what you see is what you get " is certainly not us , the poles etc are incredibly blunt and brutally honest , as are scots and Kiwis and Ulster Unionists

Mad_maxx · 15-05-2022 10:19am

again quote button not working , Timmyr , Ive also lived in NZ , kiwis are very tight with money in my experience , the quality of housing ranges from about as flashy as a hay barn to tasteful but certainly not flash , quality of build is universally awful but thats a different topic

Mad_maxx · 15-05-2022 10:20am

the Scots around the catholic part of Glasgow may be like us , the rest of them are nothing like us , they are the same as Ulster Unionists , a very sizeable percentage of the population of Scotland absolutely hate us

15-05-2022 10:25am

With regards shared cultural values. Similar experiences with oppression and being scattered to the four winds, shared values of education, lots of witty writers, lots of noble prize winners. Scattered societies and regaining our independence after many centuries and reputations for fighting and toughness..the people most like us are...drumroll....Jews

Mad_maxx · 15-05-2022 10:26am

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I dont know who it was said the following ?

" the jews and the irish do not share a culture , they share a psychosis "

Timmyr · 15-05-2022 10:40am

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Where did you live, ive been here 6 years and I can assure you that is absolutely not true at all!

Mad_maxx · 15-05-2022 10:49am

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you have youre experience , I have mine

Timmyr · 15-05-2022 10:53am

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Im curious, where in NZ was this?

Mad_maxx · 15-05-2022 10:54am

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Christchurch

Timmyr · 15-05-2022 11:02am

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That is definitely not true in any of the major cities, how long did you live here for?

Kiwis are known for spending and living beyond their means, not for being tight

Also there a re many many extravagant houses in Chch

https://www.realestate.co.nz/residential/sale/canterbury/christchurch-city/house

B2021M · 15-05-2022 11:08am

The culture of countries is normally quite closely linked to their historic predominant religion. So NZ is presumably more similar to Scotland than anywhere else as it was largely settled by Scottish Presbyterians.

thefallingman · 15-05-2022 11:09am

Aussies are like us

Timmyr · 15-05-2022 11:14am

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No, Aussies are ****

Mad_maxx · 15-05-2022 11:25am

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quite true , the country has a deeply Presbyterian character , that most kiwis dont practice any religion is beside the point , the Nordic countries dont either but are deeply Lutheran in terms of national character

thefallingman · 15-05-2022 11:30am

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Exactly

thehairygrape · 15-05-2022 11:34am

Never been to NZ or Australia (on the bucket list), so can’t comment. Although any Kiwi I’ve met has been sound. Scotland is a bit of a mixture. I think the Catholic/Protestant thing is a factor. 99% of Scots are great (as are most people you meet really). But the only time I’ve ever been told to “piss off home” was by a woman walking her dog in Scotland. One isolated incident shouldn’t cloud things, but it does, unfortunately. Now, maybe I should leave the GAA jersey at home...

Timmyr · 15-05-2022 11:34am

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touché

B2021M · 15-05-2022 11:40am

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Yes exactly...hence why a lot of posters have mentioned Mexicans as similar to Irish I suppose.

Is it a thing in the UK that Irish are known as 'Italians without a tan'? I haven't heard it in general but have heard it from a few Brits I knew over the years.

AyeGer · 15-05-2022 11:52am

People have a view of the Scots based on the Irish diaspora there. The Protestant Scot’s are a little different. Much more like your average Ulster Protestant.

Dyr · 15-05-2022 11:52am

Scots are pretty different to us, tend to be moody, cranky hoors. The Welsh would be closer.

Aussies not like us, basically English people who've cheered up due to generations of them experiencing non stop sunshine

Poles are very like the Irish, Filipinos tend to be a bit like Irish people, easygoing, friendly, bit of a temper.

pgj2015 · 15-05-2022 12:01pm

what about Indians? They have a very easy going, get on with anyone temperament I find.

Timmyr · 15-05-2022 12:10pm

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What is Presbyterian character? Also around 50% of kiwis do practice a religion

Which country's people are most like ourselves?

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