Stereotypes

Choose three adjectives from the list that you think best describe the following nationalities. When you have finished, think of examples or reasons to justify your choices.

-­‐ German

-­‐ British

-­‐ French

-­‐ Choose a nationality

Punctual Tolerant Romantic Outgoing

Respectful Nationalistic Well-dressed Hard-working

Humorous Lazy Emotional Sophisticated

Hospitable Talkative Sociable Serious

Quiet Formal Aggressive Polite

Rude Arrogant Ignorant Casual

Do you think the following sentences are true or false? Why (not)?

1. German people don’t have a sense of humor 2. Women are not good drivers 3. Men can’t multi-task 4. Portuguese people are lazy 5. Spanish people aren’t punctual 6. Irish people drink too much 7. British people have a stiff upper lip