what am i going to find?

horrormurph

hello, i'm an 18 year old northern american girl thinking about going to ireland for school next year, i haven't decided where to go yet i'm debating whether to go to cork or dublin. i'm absolutely fascinated with the culture (and i won't lie, i love the accents) i was just wandering if anyone had advise/opinions on the matter they'd be willing to share with me. i've heard there are some major differences in culture and i don't want to accidently offend anyone so anything you have to offer on the subject would be greatly appreciated. such as:

1. i don't really drink, so would it be harder for me to make friends because of this?
2. i heard that irish women don't really like american girls is that true/why?
3. is there any place that i should avoid/go?
4. how do irish men go about with flirtation?
5. what are some slang that i should know?

anything and everything else you'd like to throw in the mix is welcome as well! thanks in advance!:)

smash

horrormurph wrote: »

hello, i'm an 18 year old northern american girl

How you doin...

naughtysmurf

I'm off to order extra popcorn

horrormurph

i don't understand?

s8n

Do you come here often ?

kneemos

Bring a gun.

Annasopra

horrormurph wrote: »

i don't understand?

The after hours forum is not always the best place to ask serious questions. You will get lots of responses making jokes etc - you might not understand some of the Irish humour.

rednik

Welcome to the 51st state.

antodeco

After Hours will not offer you any real valid advice. It will only bring out all the sleazy men, sniffing around at young American putang who is looking for a chaperone for Ireland. They'll only be interested in showing you their bedrooms and giving you a sample of their 'jumbo breakfast roll'.

Well, that's why I'm here anyway

Sunnyisland

horrormurph wrote: »

i don't understand?

You will fit right in so

mackeire

horrormurph wrote: »

hello, i'm an 18 year old northern american girl thinking about going to ireland for school next year, i haven't decided where to go yet i'm debating whether to go to cork or dublin. i'm absolutely fascinated with the culture (and i won't lie, i love the accents) i was just wandering if anyone had advise/opinions on the matter they'd be willing to share with me. i've heard there are some major differences in culture and i don't want to accidently offend anyone so anything you have to offer on the subject would be greatly appreciated. such as:

1. i don't really drink, so would it be harder for me to make friends because of this?
2. i heard that irish women don't really like american girls is that true/why?
3. is there any place that i should avoid/go?
4. how do irish men go about with flirtation?
5. what are some slang that i should know?

anything and everything else you'd like to throw in the mix is welcome as well! thanks in advance!:)

1: you'll be grand on the drink within a month.

2: Irish women dont like anyone. Not even irish men! Its ok tho, we have polish women. And polish women dont have red hair and freckles and say things like 'scarlett for yur ma for havin ya'.

3: Avoid the northside of dublin and limerick.

4: they spike your drink. Or you'll spike your own drink so you dont have to listen to the bull**** coming from their mouths.

5: Will ya meet/shift me friend?
Usually the friend is nowhere to be seen.

Retrovertigo

Picking a better username would be a start, OP.

naughtysmurf

horrormurph wrote: »

1. i don't really drink, so would it be harder for me to make friends because of this? It will either be a lonely year or you will end up an alcoholic
2. i heard that irish women don't really like american girls is that true/why? Yes because American girls are pretty
3. is there any place that i should avoid/go? Avoid Dublin & Cork mainly
4. how do irish men go about with flirtation? They will buy you chips (french fries)
5. what are some slang that i should know? You're only a goul (gowl)

anything and everything else you'd like to throw in the mix is welcome as well! thanks in advance!:)

Welcome

horrormurph

smash wrote: »

How you doin...

i'm sorry i was just off laughing. that's the best pick up line you got hun?

horrormurph

Retrovertigo wrote: »

Picking a better username would be a start, OP.

what's wrong with my username?

The Dagda

While there is a distinct lack of capitals, and use of the word "like", your grammar, and punctuation, is of a standard that leads me to believe your are not actually an 18 year old northern american girl...

Holsten

Dublin over Cork no question.

Annasopra

horrormurph wrote: »

i'm sorry i was just off laughing. that's the best pick up line you got hun?

You will get a lot of this in AH. Not all Irish men use sleazy humour like in AH.

horrormurph

kneemos wrote: »

Bring a gun.

i have a gun, it's got a pink trim. i doubt they'll let me into ireland with it though.

horrormurph

The Dagda wrote: »

While there is a distinct lack of capitals, and use of the word "like", your grammar, and punctuation, is of a standard that leads me to believe your are not actually an 18 year old northern american girl...

but i am. i never use capitals, it's an sometimes annoying online trait i have. :pac:

antodeco

horrormurph wrote: »

i have a gun, it's got a pink trim. i doubt they'll let me into ireland with it though.

/off topic

THIS is why there needs to be gun control in the US. It's a gun, not a fkcuing accessory!!

/rant

naughtysmurf

horrormurph wrote: »

i have a gun, it's got a pink trim.

Me too

The Dagda

horrormurph wrote: »

but i am. i never use capitals, it's an sometimes annoying online trait i have. :pac:

Yeah... I'm thinking you're more likely a "gas" 30 year old Irish fella trying to troll AH...

IceFjoem

horrormurph wrote: »

but i am. i never use capitals, it's an sometimes annoying online trait i have. :pac:

Absolutely ripe for the shift.

smash

horrormurph wrote: »

i'm sorry i was just off laughing. that's the best pick up line you got hun?

If I was trying to pick you up I'd be in your pm already!

horrormurph

mango salsa wrote: »

The after hours forum is not always the best place to ask serious questions. You will get lots of responses making jokes etc - you might not understand some of the Irish humour.

i realize that now, but it might help me learn the lingo better or at least get an insight into the "irish humour". so far while reading these responses i haven't been able to swipe this ridiculously goofy grin off my face. well done boys, well done.:rolleyes:

horrormurph

The Dagda wrote: »

Yeah... I'm thinking your more likely a "gas" 30 year old Irish fella trying to troll AH...

that's absolutely insane, and quite frankly i'm offended you think i have to be dumb and over use the word "like" to be a young female.

i do remember whenever i had homework if i didn't get at least a B, my father would yell "ya come from my loins, you're a damn cassidy! how can ya be so dumb?!" :P so maybe i try harder?

Leftist

horrormurph wrote: »

1. i don't really drink, so would it be harder for me to make friends because of this?
!

unless you're exceptionally social you are going to find irish people impossible to interact with if you don't drink. Imagine it as going to a party full of drunks and staying sober.

horrormurph wrote: »

2. i heard that irish women don't really like american girls is that true/why?
!

Most irish girls don't like foreigners. They see them as an immediate threat. Irish women in general are pasty, overweight and quirky, but in a bad way. You'll find out soon enough.

horrormurph wrote: »

3. is there any place that i should avoid/go?
!

Avoid: outside from 8pm. 9pm in summers.
Avoid pubs if you don't drink. Don't go anywhere where people wear exercise clothes. Except if they are part-taking in some sporting event.
Except GAA where they will probably harrass you for being foreign.

horrormurph wrote: »

4. how do irish men go about with flirtation?
!

I just hope for your sake you're not black.

horrormurph

smash wrote: »

If I was trying to pick you up I'd be in your pm already!

you irish don't waste time, uh?

horrormurph

IceFjoem wrote: »

Absolutely ripe for the shift.

i don't know what that means.

horrormurph

Leftist wrote: »

unless you're exceptionally social you are going to find irish people impossible to interact with if you don't drink. Imagine it as going to a party full of drunks and staying sober.

Most irish girls don't like foreigners. They see them as an immediate threat. Irish women in general are pasty, overweight and quirky, but in a bad way. You'll find out soon enough.

Avoid: outside from 8pm. 9pm in summers.
Avoid pubs if you don't drink. Don't go anywhere where people wear exercise clothes. Except if they are part-taking in some sporting event.
Except GAA where they will probably harrass you for being foreign.



I just hope for your sake you're not black.

i'm not black, why would that matter though? what's GAA?

JamieKCCO

horrormurph wrote: »

i don't know what that means.

You'll learn, don't worry :P

kneemos

horrormurph wrote: »

i have a gun, it's got a pink trim. i doubt they'll let me into ireland with it though.

Definitely American.

horrormurph

antodeco wrote: »

/off topic

THIS is why there needs to be gun control in the US. It's a gun, not a fkcuing accessory!!

/rant

i had to take a 3 month gun safety course before i was allowed to resister for a gun licences.

smash

horrormurph wrote: »

you irish don't waste time, uh?

Please see the Irish vs American dating culture thread.

Micky Dolenz

Heh, suckers.

sbsquarepants

horrormurph wrote: »

hello, i'm an 18 year old northern american girl thinking about going to ireland for school next year,

horrormurph wrote: »

i had to take a 3 month gun safety course before i was allowed to resister for a gun licences.

America, fúck yeah!

Limerick could be the place for you Murph:D

Leftist

horrormurph wrote: »

i'm not black, why would that matter though? what's GAA?

a) racism is rife
b) it's a sporting society for irish games. Very tribal and conservative.

I knew a canadian girl that was invited to a gaa game, went missing for two years and was found by police working as a cleaner in a nun's convent for no pay. Stay frosty.

horrormurph

sbsquarepants wrote: »

America, fúck yeah!

Limerick could be the place for you Murph:D

i heard limerick was a ghetto and to avoid it at all costs...

horrormurph

Leftist wrote: »

a) racism is rife
b) it's a sporting society for irish games. Very tribal and conservative.

I knew a canadian girl that was invited to a gaa game, went missing for two years and was found by police working as a cleaner in a nun's convent for no pay. Stay frosty.

i'm sure racism in ireland couldn't possibly be any higher than it is here in america, we just pretend to like everyone but if we thought we could get away with it we'd kill each other. not me personally though, if you're a fun person we'll be best of friends.

Leftist

horrormurph wrote: »

i heard limerick was a ghetto and to avoid it at all costs...

think detroit but with an overbearing influence from the catholic church and it always rains.
Never go there. I mean ever.

Tipsy McSwagger

horrormurph wrote: »

hello, i'm an 18 year old northern american girl thinking about going to ireland for school next year, i haven't decided where to go yet i'm debating whether to go to cork or dublin. i'm absolutely fascinated with the culture (and i won't lie, i love the accents) i was just wandering if anyone had advise/opinions on the matter they'd be willing to share with me. i've heard there are some major differences in culture and i don't want to accidently offend anyone so anything you have to offer on the subject would be greatly appreciated. such as:

1. i don't really drink, so would it be harder for me to make friends because of this?
2. i heard that irish women don't really like american girls is that true/why?
3. is there any place that i should avoid/go?
4. how do irish men go about with flirtation?
5. what are some slang that i should know?

anything and everything else you'd like to throw in the mix is welcome as well! thanks in advance!:)

Welcome back. Did your father enjoy his Christmas in Galway?

horrormurph

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Welcome back. Did your father enjoy his Christmas in Galway?

my dads never been to ireland.

aaakev

horrormurph wrote: »

i had to take a 3 month gun safety course before i was allowed to resister for a gun licences.

What state is that a requirement in??

Annasopra

horrormurph wrote: »

my dads never been to ireland.

Sure if your great great great great great great great great grandad was you can enter the Rose of Tralee

ElleEm

This was already posted yesterday in PI or TLL. A mod closed it and advised the OP to post it in a travel forum... yet "she" found her way to AH??

Troll.

smash

To prove you're real, we're going to need to see a photo of you in your high school cheer leading uniform. If Hollywood has taught me one thing, it's that all American chicks were high school cheerleaders!

Annasopra

smash wrote: »

To prove you're real, we're going to need to see a photo of you in your high school cheer leading uniform. If Hollywood has taught me one thing, it's that all American chicks were high school cheerleaders!

Nah - we need a photo of her holding the gun with the pink trim

smash

mango salsa wrote: »

Nah - we need a photo of her holding the gun with the pink trim

Dressed as a cheerleader!

SNORBEAST

38 year old Mayo lad living with Mammy.............

Annasopra

SNORBEAST wrote: »

38 year old Mayo lad living with Mammy.............

What's Agnes Browne got to do with it?