10 Stereotypes About Different Countries That Aren't Even A Little True
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There are stereotypes about every different group of people, and sometimes they're based on facts. Othertimes though, they seem to be completely made up.
Here are some stats that debunk some common stereotypes about different countries.
1. The British have bad teeth.
According to a report from 2009, British people actually have some of the healthiest teeth in the world.
2. Germans are incredibly hard working, and Greeks are lazy.
Actually, on average, Greeks work about 2,017 hours a year. Germans on the other hand only clock in at 1,408 hours.
3. Irish are constantly drunk.
Ireland isn't even in the top 10 countries that drink the most.
4. Everyone in Spain loves bull fighting.
Many polls show that a majority of people in Spain are very much opposed to bull fighting. The practice was even banned in Catalonia in 2011.
5. Australians are racist.
Actually, almost 90% of Australians think the country has benefited from cultural and racial diversity.
6. The French hate Americans and are incredibly snobby about food.
A 2014 report by Pew research found that the French actually quite enjoy America. Plus, fast food has been gaining popularity in the country. In 2012, fast food brought in more revenue than any other type of restaurant.
7. The Dutch are always high
Actually, cannabis use in the Netherlands is relatively low compared to many other countries.
8. Ebola comes from Africa.
There's a general knowledge flaw in this one, since Africa is a continent, and a pretty huge one at that. The U.S., China, India and most of Europe could easily fit in Africa. So, saying Ebola comes from Africa is way too broad.
9. Colombia is a very violent country with lots of cocaine.
Most of the cocaine in America actually comes from Peru, not Colombia. Also, while the country has been stuck in a long war, violence in the area has actually been on the decline.
10. Everyone in Venezuela gets plastic surgery.
Actually, Venezuela is number 15 in the world for plastic surgery, behind both the United States and Canada.
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