Russia:
This is the country to hold up constantly as an example of the dreaded “instability”. Everyone knows that life in Russia is a living hell, and that everything has gone wrong since 1991. They made the horrible mistake of actually admitting their ideology was outdated and decrepit, and look what happened to them. Maybe if those crazy Russians hadn’t knocked over all those statues, their economy would currently be booming. But no, they got “instability” and “social unrest” instead. However, they have huge energy clout and some firepower to spare, so we should still be nice to them.
If you are unsure of a person’s ethnicity or nationality, categorize them as Russian, especially women in the Northern regions.
United States of America:
Here we have the most powerful nation on earth. You should hate it, envy and adore it all at the same time. They do everything wrong and endanger the whole planet with their wasteful lifestyle and aggressive arrogance, yet we should like nothing more than to be exactly like them. The only road to power is to imitate the powerful (unless the highway is clogged with private cars, then the road is useless).
To properly insult an American, you must be attired in baggy blue jeans, an NBA t-shirt and a MLB team hat. Then, in your American-accented English (that you tried so hard to perfect), you can proceed to inform the American that his/her culture is garbage. Afterwards, it is advisable to go brag to your buddies about it over burgers at McDonald’s.
If you are unsure of a person’s ethnicity or nationality, categorize them as American, especially if they have blond hair and blue eyes.
Make sure to tell the about the war in Iraq.
United Kingdom:
Not as much is known about this land, besides the fact that the British invented English (and the accent is far inferior to the American one). Oh, and something about the Premier league too.
London is always foggy, so you must carry an umbrella and wear a bowler hat at all times. English men are all gentlemen, and the gas lamps are particularly beautiful at night. If you get lost, call Sherlock Holmes and he will arrange for a horse carriage to pick you up and take you back to your inn.
If you are unsure of a person’s ethnicity or nationality, categorize them as English (especially the Irish, they love that) and tell them they look like David Beckham.
Canada:
Developed. Cold. Beautiful and clean. Somewhere to go while waiting to get into the United States.
If you are unsure of a person’s ethnicity or nationality, tell them they don’t look Canadian. Make sure to ask about Bethune and Da Shan.
Australia:
Developed. Beautiful and clean. A good place to study.
If you think the person might be Canadian, inform them that is not possible. They are Australian. Disregard accent discrepancy as needed.
India:
Hopelessly undeveloped, can never catch up because of the “social unrest” and “instability”.
If you think a person might be brown, inform them they are Indian. Disregard nationality indicated in passport as needed.
Thailand: Tour group package on sale now.
Europe: Despite being developed, they are not modern because they have too many old buildings.
If you think someone is European, tell them they are French, and thus romantic. Disregard native language as needed.
Rest of World (ROW): Of little importance, really. Not very modern. Eats strange things and wears strange clothes.