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On the "no deoderant/no shaving legs" thing, that's urban legend I think.
Hell, even Germany's got loads of hotties with shaved legs.
Our citizens need to get out more often.
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I have been out of country and have had dealings with people with all sorts of foreign countries.
Saying that, many girls shave their legs, it is under the pits, that sometimes their growth, not much, but I have seen it. When I was Italy, I saw this really attractive gal with more hair under her arms than mine. I would not say that was the norm.
The no deordant thing, that is not an urban legend. Some French men do not shower everyday and/or do not wear deodorant, they will sprinkle some colgne/perfume on in the morning, but it does not last.
Some British & Irish men do not brush their teeth, those that have international contacts do, your common workers, do not.
We have had pilots from Russian airlines & you do not get to close to them, & if it on a hot day, I feel sorry for the instructors.
Some pilots from Korean Airlines, Kimchee/garlic smell & do not get to close to their mouths.
Saying all of that, the Europeans think that we Americans are to concerned with how we smell.
Being over in Europe, I am very sensitive to cigarette smoke, can not stand it, so going to bars/pubs, places to eat, diners, is a major pain. On the flip sides, the locals have no problem with it, well, I am the guest in the country & learn to adjust or do not go.