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Zitravgrad
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Founded: Sep 27, 2017
Ex-Nation

Postby Zitravgrad » Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:38 am

This exaggerated example: "Hello, komrrrade. How is yourrr day? I zink it little varrrm today. Should ve go get some iced tea?"

You hear this accent, you hear "comrade", you hear "warm", you hear "tea".... you know.

Unless they are spies... if they are spies, you will never know.
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New Melvonia
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Founded: Jun 23, 2018
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Postby New Melvonia » Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:28 am

1. If someone isn't a professional chef but can whip up a cordon-bleu four-course meal from scratch, they may be Melvonian. If that same person can't work an electric tin-opener or a microwave oven, there's a good chance they're Melvonian. If they are obviously and actively terrified by your microwave, congratulations, you found the Melvonian.

2. If someone works for you and they're not at their desk, they may be Melvonian. If you find them in the nearest cafe having a leisurely drink and a 3-hour lunch break, there's a good chance they're Melvonian. If you call them into your office and they offer you a toke and a sip from their hip-flask, congratulations, you found the Melvonian.

3. If someone's flirting with you, they may be Melvonian. If you mention that you have a partner and they carry on, there's a good chance they're Melvonian. If you say you have a partner and they immediately start flirting with your partner instead, congratulations, you found the Melvonian.

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The Huterric Union
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Founded: Feb 18, 2017
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Postby The Huterric Union » Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:57 am

Bump this is interesting
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Valentine Z
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Founded: Nov 08, 2015
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise

Postby Valentine Z » Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:00 am

- Too happy and cheerful for their own good.

- Valentians are 240 cm (7 ft 10.5 in) on average, so... chances are good that they will stand out.

- The only reason they go to amusement parks are for pictures, not for rides.

- Everyone has a backpack, and has a DSLR in the said backpack.

- Has at least one item (watch, phone, computer, bag, keychain) with a picture of a cat on it.
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Kyneland
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Founded: Apr 13, 2018
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Postby Kyneland » Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:27 am

How to tell if someone is from Kyneland:

I. Appearance and body
Kynelanders are typically brown-haired, blue-eyed and tall persons with broad shoulders and rounded faces. They’re often fit, thanks to the popularity paramilitary engagements and sports.

II. Mannerisms and charity
Kynelanders are on average quite polite and helpful, with many being charitable towards the homeless.

III. Extensive use of runes and heathen symbols
Much like how Christians often wear crosses, Kynelanders often wear runes and other symbols from their past and country either on jewellery or as tattooes.

The above are just a few noteworthy ways.
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Kowani
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Founded: Apr 01, 2018
Democratic Socialists

Postby Kowani » Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:48 pm

Well, the robotic tentacles and heavily roboticized bodies tend to be a nice tip-off.

If you offer them coffee and they throw the cup at a wall, that’s a hardline Kowani.

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Korasta
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Founded: Jan 27, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Korasta » Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:56 pm

Disturbingly heavy "bumpkin" look, barely intelligible accent (sounds vaguely Greek-Italian), and they're probably wearing some kind of pin-on badge for some obscure political movement.
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A m e n r i a
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Postby A m e n r i a » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:50 pm

It's pretty easy, actually. If they are Asians they're probably ours or [nation=Ascion]Ascion's[/nation]. They're also some differences in appearance between our Asians and theirs, though it's not that obvious. The easiest way to tell between one and the other is to talk to them. A Japanese accent is notably different from a Chinese or Korean one.
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Marcianus
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Founded: Aug 16, 2017
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Postby Marcianus » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:56 pm

If someone brags about how they came from Mars, you'll know.
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Bolkenia
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Founded: Dec 01, 2017
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Postby Bolkenia » Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:22 am

- Talk in french.
- Don't mind talking/gaving sex in front of kids.
- Talk about how bullpup rifles are the best thing in the world.
- Pointy ears ? They are from the Colonies.
- Saying something bad about the Président may result in a punch.
- Talk about Asayanism.
- Don't like cheese. At all.
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Xeloncaresia
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Founded: Jun 11, 2018
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Postby Xeloncaresia » Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:59 am

• They are fluent in at least three languages

• They go from speaking an indigenous foreign language to speaking clean English very well in an instant.

• They’re more reserved than even the British and Japanese.

• They never laugh at your jokes or wits, not because you’re not funny to them, but because they find it abnormal to to joke or be lighthearted in a normal conversation.

• They seem formal when talking to people in a regular conversation.

• They’re very mature and loyal.

• If greeted by a stranger, they’ll not say any more than two words. In most cases, they’ll make little to no response.

* They are VERY industrious

* Unless they have a military background, they have a strong aversion to guns.
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Capucinn
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Founded: Mar 18, 2018
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Postby Capucinn » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:33 am

Capucænn are noticeable abroad partly because of their overwhelming openness: it's unlikely to not meet a few smiles and greetings when you're passing by a group of tourists from Capucinn.

Their reckless and somewhat childish tendency to have extensive physical contact with their partner or with anyone generally is quite startling for a tourist coming here for the first time.

If you see people sitting cross-legged in a circle on the street or on the ground at a restaurant, they're probably Capucænn. Same goes for their ability to spark a political debate at any place, any time, in any social context (a former Environment Secretary famously got into a debate with a Liberal Alliance activist in a corridor during a climate convention).

They also speak at least two languages: Skålska, and often Nihônn, Vyutskan, English or Swedish. They have an irresistible attraction towards IKEA (it historically evaded the corporation ban in 262).

They are always talking about meditation, existentialism, philosophy, optimistic nihilism, and peace of the mind. They do not seem to understand that smoking pot or tripping LSD is not legal everywhere, which leads to frequent incidents in other nations.

Their frenetic eco-friendliness practically compels them to carry a bag of seeds or a pinecone everywhere, sowing flowers or trees in back-alleys or even (notoriously) planting a mangrove on a boulevard in Gaelic Capucinn (the traffic was impossible in the city centre for 8 days, the Capucænn responsible were found, returned to Capucinn, and sincerely congratulated for their actions.
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Vederazan
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Founded: Jul 24, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Vederazan » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:41 pm

Here's how you can tell if someone is a Vederaze:
-Their accents; Their f sounds like v, their c like g, their p like b and their t like d. They also sometimes forget to pronounce the first consonant when there are two or more combined, mixed with lack of aspiration, a nasal voice and no pauses; quick speaking. It's something along the lines of this: Vailed do regonize a Vederaze yed?
-Their personality; They're very shy, but really critical about stuff. They overreact about stuff like republic, environment, religion, etc. They start a lot of threads on the internet about controversial matters.
-They're extremely self-conscious with their money. Most Vederaze tourists travel on a budget and don't join unplanned social events.
-Vederazes are introverts; they don't like hugging too much and the most common greetings you'll see in the streets of the country is a handshake or a simple waving.
-They're kinda insecure and paranoid when bumping into the unknown; when going to another country, most of them bring a lot of stuff that they probably will never use there, like bringing sandals to a cold and mountainous place.
If you see someone on the streets that does all that stuff, they're most likely from Vederazan.
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Second Empire of America
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Founded: Feb 23, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Second Empire of America » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:33 pm

There are a few dead giveaways to spot Imperial tourists:

They often have minor noble titles and family coats of arms despite being middle-class.

They have trouble understanding what a passport is or why they need one. (The American Empire does not require passports or any other documentation for entry, so it's not obvious to them that other countries require passports.)

They always try to speak a language they barely know instead of just speaking English.

They somehow speak a language they're not fluent in with an accent from a different language they aren't fluent in.

They're easily tricked into doing pretty much anything as long as you tell them it's how things are usually done in your culture.

They almost always order the most exotic-sounding foreign food on the menu and end up disliking it, but pretend to enjoy in order to avoid being rude.
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Khataiy
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Founded: Apr 22, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Khataiy » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:44 pm

*An obsession with using apps like Snapchat, Telegram and Azar
*Enjoys Arabic music whilst insisting everything else is trash
*Little toleration for criticism of the president
*Considers Whatsapp and regular phone number as interchangeable
*Likely owns a gun
*Expects everything to be open past midnight

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Kromi
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Founded: Mar 19, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Kromi » Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:00 am

Linguistics
-They have a British accent.
-In writing, They use (「」) Instead of (" ").
-When they write, They use Hiragana and Katakana to write Malay.
-When they speak English, They normally only use Pure Norman English. For example, they always use "Chamber" instead of "Room".

Personality
-They are normally very religious.

What they wear
-They never wear gold.
-They wear "Baju Melayu" during a religious event.

Food
-They never eat pork, Because it is illegal.

Other Stuff
-They rarely gamble, because there is only one gambling place.
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Magical Equestria
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Founded: Nov 04, 2010
Ex-Nation

Postby Magical Equestria » Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:58 pm

She'll probably be a small pony with a technicolor, pastel coat and mane, usually rather elaborately styled.

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Andocara
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Founded: Aug 07, 2018
New York Times Democracy

Postby Andocara » Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:23 am

Abroad, Andocarians from mainland Andocara (which is a vast majority of the Andocarian population) are generally assumed to be Americans due to them dressing the same as Americans, having a very similar culture to Americans, and speaking with a nearly identical accent to the General American one. But as a foreigner gets to know them, they'll notice some differences right away, such as them being more knowledgable and sophisticated about the world than the average American. This is due to the fact Andocarians travel abroad more frequently than Americans. Andocarians also tend to be less naive, a little less emotional, and generally more smart and cultured than Americans. Andocarians are also generally less pushy, less aggressive, and more civil. Some see this as a refreshing, mature trait, others see it as boring, cold, or lacking in innocence.

So that's how a foreigner can tell if someone is Andocarian. They're like Americans at first glance, but with a different attitude and behavior. Basically, they are "More Advanced Americans".
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Kisiik
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Founded: Aug 11, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Kisiik » Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:20 pm

If they're not Humans and probably suffering from lung asphyxiation from the chemicals in your atmosphere that are toxic to most Kisiikan species.
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New Wolvers
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Founded: Mar 26, 2018
Left-wing Utopia

Postby New Wolvers » Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:33 am

1) If they speak czech they will have some italian influences somehow
2) if they speak italian they will have some british influence
3) they might love the moon, but not always
4) they might defend the scientific research by any mean necessary
5) they might just brawl against a novaxxer
6) they might like science
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Deidesheim
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Founded: Aug 14, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Deidesheim » Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:48 am

Very tall!
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Nakad
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Founded: Oct 28, 2016
Ex-Nation

Postby Nakad » Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:38 am

If they look very uncomfortable wearing clothes where public nudity isn't allowed.
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The Snawn
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Founded: Jun 22, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby The Snawn » Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:20 pm

If someone ...

- is tall, blonde or brown-haired, has blue, green, or grey-ish eyes,
- speaks a language that occurs as a mix of Norse and Slavic languages,
- owns a gun,
- drinks more rum than the average pirate,
- smokes either herbal joints, or tobacco, or both,
- swears like a pirate,
- thinks that 1000 kilometers aren't really a distance,
- on the other hands thinks that a city of 100,000 inhabitants or more is awfully big,
- prays to deities you've hever heard of,
- offers you to use his/her first name seconds after meeting you first time ...

So, if all this applies to the person you meet, it's 100% safe evidence the person is a Snawn.

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Soleos
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Founded: Aug 14, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Soleos » Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:50 pm

If we call ourselves "Terrans" instead of "Human" or "Taloan" which are only used for academic purposes.

A Taloan looks human except their eyes are bright blue with no pupil. Bright red if stressed. Humans look like Humans. However, to tell if they're from our Space Empire, the best way to tell is to see our speaking patterns: Straightforward and specific. Even our artists talk like engineers/programmers/scientists. Also give us something that goes to landfill and tell us it can't be recycled. We'll be confused as everything can be recycled in our nation, the idea of throwing things away may put us in a state of panic as the Technocratic Council has very little tolerance for inefficiency and wastefulness (despite that, hedonism isn't looked down upon so long as you do your job).
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Stuyvesandt
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Founded: Aug 15, 2018
Ex-Nation

Postby Stuyvesandt » Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:26 pm

  • We speak loudly and with confidence, even in languages we're shaky at best in.
  • We tend to forgo formality much more than people in other nations.
  • Lots of punks and grunge kids abound.
  • There's a stereotype that we're more confrontational than other nations. Can't speak for that one.
  • Don't try to speak our language. We'll speak yours, you'll just bunk ours up.

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