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In terms of cultural comparison, I find that the Anglo-Saxon culture is more about making friends, not discussing iffy topics etc. While as Czechs we will totally argue. Maybe that's where the gloomy/smiley split comes from.

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I don't know how we are in relation to Czechs, but one of things I hear as an American is that we are often too quick to talk about politics. Whereas, in many cultures, politics is considered almost taboo to talk about with all but the closest friends and family.

Huh, I guess maybe it only applies to British, Canadians and Kiwis?

I have a friend who consciously does not want to talk about taboo topics because then she could find out her friends are assholes...

I tell this to Americans because I don't want to hear their views on politics.

You should talk to more Americans. It's a country of three hundred million people and there is a continuum of political opinion ranging from extreme to extreme. It sounds like you're heavily invested in your perception though.

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