What about Ireland should i expect?

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Shiori_hime

You should expect people to wonder why you're in Ireland, whether or not you have Irish ancestry (and if you say yes expect some curiosity about where in Ireland your ancestors are from), how you're enjoying your time in Ireland, and that sort of thing. This isn't going to be an interrogation, either, it's going to be a friendly conversation fueled by genuine curiosity and interest in those who ask you. Irish people might not care much for the current American President and his administration, but they're very good at separating their attitudes towards a government from their attitudes towards the people who live under that government. You will be taken as an individual and treated with great kindness and respect, with the possible exception of the occasional jerk (who is probably a jerk to EVERYONE and is hardly singling you out because you're American). Really, though, how you get treated is ultimately in your hands. If you behave like an obnoxious nuisance you're not going to be particularly liked, but once again it has nothing to do with being an American and everything to do with behavior. From the sounds of it, you don't plan on behaving like that, so you should be fine.

Made In The UK

No it's not true...Ok, SOME Irish people don't like Americans, but then SOME Americans are assholes. You get assholes wherever you go.

Vienna

NO NO NO. It makes me so sad to see that so many people think that the Irish don't like Americans...I mean, I'm speaking from experience. I'm an American who has been to Ireland and I can tell you this.

NEVER, ever, in my entire life, have I felt more welcomed into a place than when I went to Ireland. Complete strangers offered me rides, food, shelter, a phone, anything. I went right after September 11th, and people on the streets gave me their heart-felt condolences for what had happened to my country.

Of course, there will always be a few people, no matter what nationality, that dislike Americans. Sometimes people are just poking fun, not really disliking. Then again, I mean, some of the people in our country are idiots anyway, so I can't really blame those select few who have had a bad run-in with a redneck or a hillbilly. Hahaha...

The Irish are, in my opinion, the best and friendliest people around. Love them to death. And plan on going back as soon as I can.

I wish you luck and lots of fun times on your travels, should you decide to make them :)

Podge and Rodge Tribute Band

We like the Democrats, we don't like the Republicans.
Sher we have a picture of JFK hanging next to a picture of the Pope hanging next to a picture of Caroline Morahan in our kitchen.

Orla C

Sam's Yer Man hit the nail on the head.

If you've been to Ireland before and know you'll like it, then contact the Irish Embassy in the US and ask them how it works.

If you haven't been to Ireland, I strongly advise spending a few weeks here BEFORE actually moving over, simply because you might find it something of a cultural shock.

IRISH AND PROUD

well you will have people everywhere who don't like certain people but most of us have no problem with anybody! it doesn't matter where you are from! well the weather here isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be! okay i admit we don't have good weather but in the winter it doesn't get that cold and in the summer it doesn't get that warm! and the weather forecast is never right! like in some places they know what time it will start raining everyday because it happens everyday! but here in ireland the topic of conversation is weather because it is always changing! you could wake up with clear skies and be freezing during the day! you can't predict the weather really! also the culture is very different! we have the traditional pubs, irish music, irish dance, also the words we use aren't understood by others eg. whats the craic!!lol!!!i really like it here!! i think you will too. well i hope you will!! slÃ¡n anois agus go n-eÃrÃ an t-Ã¡dh leat!(bye now and good luck)

endac

Cold & wet & that's only the summer. We don't like the yanks with their mightier than thou attitude or who wear green all the time. Just be normal, not condescending & You'll get along just fine, were not the backward country that we ounces were.

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