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    what nationality would you be? Aussies, Brits, Canucks too, what country would you choose to be from?
    I think I'd want to be an Aussie, they seem like fun. They make money without being consumed by it. They seem to appreciate good food and community. If I were a male I'd pick the United Arab Emirates since they are automatically rich from royal/government programs. Then I'd just travel to get out of the heat. I wouldn't do it as a female since I believe women cannot drive or vote there and even taking a cab is a gamble. " Taxi passengers should avoid sitting in the front seat of a taxicab and should be sensitive that "small talk" can be misinterpreted as over-friendliness or even a form of propositioning by some taxi drivers." http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/c.../cis_1050.html
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    I'm Canadian, but I'd either trade or share with my Dutch friend.

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    Being Italian seems like you just get to be sexy an awesome all day....like, they export sexy.

    I'm very envious.


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    Swedish because I would be hopefully tall and blonde.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mediocrity View Post
    I'm Canadian, but I'd either trade or share with my Dutch friend.
    Ahhhh...the Dutch do seem very free and happy. I'm not sure about their food though. I gotta check that out. I love how they live on a bunch of islands. Seems romantic. That and the ganja sound lovely.

    Quote Originally Posted by DaniellaOHC View Post
    Being Italian seems like you just get to be sexy an awesome all day....like, they export sexy.

    I'm very envious.
    I would love to go from Sicily and Sardinia up the whole country until I hit the Alps. It's expensive in some places but I know I would eat well, fuck well (Italian men are ridiculously sensual), dress well. Good one! Buonissimo!
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    I'd be a European mutt who lived in a cool part of Europe where they have a work to live and not the ol' American live to work mentality. Ugh.
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    Norwegian. Every study I've read said they are happiest, healthiest, and have the highest standard of living (consistently in the too 5)and every Norwegian person I've talked to (all four of them haha) said they are happy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kellydancer View Post
    Swedish because I would be hopefully tall and blonde.
    I think Swedes have the highest percentage of natural blondes but it's awfully cold. Then again, Chicago is pretty chilly too.

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    I'd be a European mutt who lived in a cool part of Europe where they have a work to live and not the ol' American live to work mentality. Ugh.
    Here here! :toast: Down with Affluenza!
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affluenza
    affluenza, n. a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.

    affluenza, n. 1. The bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling that results from efforts to keep up with the Joneses. 2. An epidemic of stress, overwork, waste and indebtedness caused by the pursuit of the American Dream. 3. An unsustainable addiction to economic growth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by papillonluvr View Post
    Norwegian. Every study I've read said they are happiest, healthiest, and have the highest standard of living (consistently in the too 5)and every Norwegian person I've talked to (all four of them haha) said they are happy.
    Another good thing is they are part of the Schengen agreement. So you can ramble about for months with no visas if you want to. Just like being in the States but more exotic!
    The member countries of the Schengen agreement are:

    Austria
    Belgium
    Czech Republic
    Denmark
    Estonia
    Finland
    France
    Germany
    Greece
    Hungary
    Iceland
    Italy
    Latvia
    Lithuania
    Luxembourg
    Malta
    Netherlands
    Norway
    Poland
    Portugal
    Slovak Republic
    Slovenia
    Spain
    Sweden
    Switzerland
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    ^^^^What the wha? That sounds like something out of ComicCon?

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    I'd be German.
    Why Germany? Something sexy or brilliant or exciting or peaceful or delicious?
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    I would only be American. Nothing is better.

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    I'd be Japanese. If I were born Japanese, I swear, I would be a Geiko right now^^ To me at least, they are perfect embodiments of their culture I just love 'em!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MyButter View Post
    I'd be Japanese. If I were born Japanese, I swear, I would be a Geiko right now^^ To me at least, they are perfect embodiments of their culture I just love 'em!

    Did you study kyoto-dialect of Japanese? I've only heard that word a few times here. during a reenactment of a sake ceremony, I got to watch an Oiran (highest rank of Geisha) serve my awkward husband Sake.
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    German for sure, born there would love to go back. I have plenty of family and friends there. Love the land, the food, and the ppl

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    Quote Originally Posted by papillonluvr View Post
    Did you study kyoto-dialect of Japanese. I've only heard that word a few times here. during a reenactment of a sake ceremony, I got to watch an Oiran (highest rank of Geisha) serve my awkward Sake.
    Ahhh I'm sooooo jealous! =) The Oiran-douchu must look so awesome irl! I am so obsessed with the floating world, lol.

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    Pardon my ignorance but when I think of German food I think bratwurst and sauerkraut! Any recommendations on the best German meal? I agree the language is ridiculously sexy coming from a hot guy!

    I think if I was Japanese I'd want to live in the country and just visit the cities. They are packed like sardines! I love the food though and their attention to excellent service is so superior.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optimist View Post
    I think if I was Japanese I'd want to live in the country and just visit the cities. They are packed like sardines! I love the food though and their attention to excellent service is so superior.
    It's SOOOOO packed here. I think if I didn't live on a military base with US standards of size and space I'd go crazy.
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    without a doubt Ireland !!! Major partiers, great food, great beer, great countryside, great business tax rates too LOL

    In fact, I'm researching the possibility of obtaining Irish citizenship based on my ancestry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optimist View Post
    I think Swedes have the highest percentage of natural blondes but it's awfully cold.
    Actually, the country with the highest amount of natural blonds is Finland. Sweden is about half and half.





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