Euro-Americans and Europeans

[buddy]

Although Euro-Americans are obviously of European descent, the frequent intermarriage that is basically the norm here in the states between different groups of Europeans often results in distinct types. In other words, while most European countries have a few distinct types among their inhabitants, an American who is, say German-Irish, might appear to look a little German and a little Irish. Thus, do you think that Europeans can usually tell when a European-American is American based solely on physical appearance (as opposed to mannerisms, clothing, etc.)?

[penetratorx]

I can usually tell an American, they tend to have bigger heads both literally and metaphorically ;D

But it's the over the top fake grin that makes them stand out most.

[nockwasright]

To my experience Euro American tend to look bulky and pinkish in a way no European population does.

[Ilmatar]

And have stronger chins !

[gelaye]

....due to alot of artificial stuff in their food apparantly........:S europeans are generally smaller than americans (in height and weight!), americans have good teeth

[penetratorx]

Americans are actually getting shorter, this is due to poor diet and healthcare according to research done in Germany, the average British male is 1.5 cm taller than the average American and the average Dutchman 5 cm taller.

www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2004/04/05/2003116771

But Americans need not worry, what they are losing vertically they are more than making for up by expanding horizontally ;D

[olympian]

Greeks have now an average of 1,78 thus on average are taller than americans whose average is 1,76

[buddy]

nockwasright said:

To my experience Euro American tend to look bulky and pinkish in a way no European population does.

Nock, once again a great observation on your part. This is because Euro-Americans are overwhelmingly of northwestern European stock, with British/Irish and German ancestries being very prominent. It's also quite common to see these ancestries mixed together. Many Scottish/Irish and Germans are bulkier, and the very pinkish-white skin is more of a "Celtic" trait as well. Although in many areas of the U.S., southern and eastern Europeans contributed much to the ancestry of the locals.

Of course though, some of the bulky Americans are undoubtedly a product of poor dieting.

[henerte]

buddy said:

Although Euro-Americans are obviously of European descent, the frequent intermarriage that is basically the norm here in the states between different groups of Europeans often results in distinct types. In other words, while most European countries have a few distinct types among their inhabitants, an American who is, say German-Irish, might appear to look a little German and a little Irish. Thus, do you think that Europeans can usually tell when a European-American is American based solely on physical appearance (as opposed to mannerisms, clothing, etc.)?

The only Americans that stand out in Poland are those of Irish or in other words British descent. I'm sure that there are also Americans who may represent other types not common here but probably not numerous enough to be perceived as an american look.

I've seen one ami a few days ago and I knew immediately that he was from USA not only because his manners or gestures but also because of his "brunnish" look....also maybe Atlanto-Meds.

[buddy]

henerte said:

buddy said:

Although Euro-Americans are obviously of European descent, the frequent intermarriage that is basically the norm here in the states between different groups of Europeans often results in distinct types. In other words, while most European countries have a few distinct types among their inhabitants, an American who is, say German-Irish, might appear to look a little German and a little Irish. Thus, do you think that Europeans can usually tell when a European-American is American based solely on physical appearance (as opposed to mannerisms, clothing, etc.)?

The only Americans that stand out in Poland are those of Irish or in other words British descent. I'm sure that there are also Americans who may represent other types not common here but probably not numerous enough to be perceived as an american look.

I've seen one ami a few days ago and I knew immediately that he was from USA not only because his manners or gestures but also because of his "brunnish" look....also maybe Atlanto-Meds.

That's interesting henerte. I probably would've guessed that Americans of southern European descent would stand out the most in Poland.

[henerte]

That's interesting henerte. I probably would've guessed that Americans of southern European descent would stand out the most in Poland.

I've seen very few Americans here. Those who I have met were either blacks or of northern european descent. Al Pacino surely does not look like a typical Pole but he hardly is associated with an "american look". Most people would probably take him for what he is i.e. Italian. For me, Americans were always mainly Brunns or maybe Faelish.

When I was in America, one of the polish girls that was there with me said that Americans have "baby faces".

[buddy]

henerte said:

That's interesting henerte. I probably would've guessed that Americans of southern European descent would stand out the most in Poland.

I've seen very few Americans here. Those who I have met were either blacks or of northern european descent. Al Pacino surely does not look like a typical Pole but he hardly is associated with an "american look". Most people would probably take him for what he is i.e. Italian. For me, Americans were always mainly Brunns or maybe Faelish.

When I was in America, one of the polish girls that was there with me said that Americans have "baby faces".

LOL that's sometimes true, I have several friends with "baby faces."

[nockwasright]

Thanks, buddy.
There's an American among those Euros. Who, who may he be!?

[buddy]

nockwasright said:

Thanks, buddy.
There's an American among those Euros. Who, who may he be!?

Gee, that's a mystery .

[CooCooCachoo]

So where would you guys rate the average American on "cuteness", among other European nations?

Cuter than XXXXX
But uglier than YYYYY