Ireland one of the friendliest....

Xavi6

.......according to the Lonely Planet Bluelist: The Best in Travel 2008 Friendliest countries. It's a very funny article and worth a read.

http://things.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=342222

Ireland
Centuries of turmoil, conquest and famine — and subsequent immigration — have certainly taken their toll on the Irish: it's left them with a deliciously dark sense of humour and a welcoming attitude towards strangers. That famous ability of the Irish — to find craic (fun times with convivial company) in boom or bust times — means you're always in for a treat. These days, after the end of the 'Troubles', a cautious optimism reigns supreme, infecting the land once again with the sense that anything's possible.

My favourite though is the US -

USA
Blamed for the coming of World War III, the Anti-Christ, Bon Jovi, Tom Cruise, Michael Jackson, rampant street crime, and noise pollution through overloud talking, Americans just take it all in their stride — they know there's no such thing as a 'typical Yank', so you can just stuff your stereotypes in a sack, mister! Americans may be patriotic and love their country but so are all the nationals on this list — they'll invariably welcome you and help you get the best out of the US, and all they ask in return is for you to leave your shoe bomb at home.

Naos

I think we are funny. \o/

Overheal

I have to say despite being a little condescending, the description of Ireland is bang on.

USA: that just made me lol - its so true.

Speaking of un-typical yanks: Im no patriot

TestTransmission

its definatley true about what they said about fiji.
They're so friendly there its nearly scarey.
They all go around all day shouting "Bula" to ya

Bullschiesse I feel sorry for any holidaymaker who comes to this country,
expecting anything other than to pay through the nose to be underwhelmed.

Wacker

My experience is that booze-cruising tourists do really well over here. I always make an effort to get friendly with lads over for a Stag weekend or whatever.

Having been in much of the US, that assesment strikes me as pretty fair. They are always pretty quick to buy a tourist a brew.