Do Irish people have bad tempers?

Answer 1

I think so to a point. I think it is a natural aggression Irish people and people of Irish descent just have, like a chemical defect, but a natural one. I'm not from Ireland but my great grandparents are. All my family even after they moved to the states had been Irish, and EVERY one of them are natural hot heads when they get agitated, even friends I have that are Irish for the most part have that distinct "Irish temper" that stands out when let loose. So yes, Irish people have a temper, but that doesn't mean they're irrationally angry or bad people.

Answer 2

Maybe it's not true? Maybe we are no different from most other nations (genetically as well). Maybe 19th century publications such as punch magazine have long bastarised the image of Ireland and the Irish people- and removed any trace, or recognition of Irish civility, and contributions to civilisation? Maybe because annoying, self indulgent Americans who think they are "10% Irish etc" play up this image to suit themselves- paradoying a culture, they claim to be a part of- yet are not?

Maybe British people don't have bad teeth, worship the queen and say "good day, old chap"

Maybe French people don't smell, have bad tempers, wear moustaches, carry garlic around on their shoulders whilst cycling and wearing a stripy blue and white jumper.

Maybe Germans aren't all beer loving Bavarians.

Maybe Spanish people aren't all fiery, obsessed with flamenco/ bull fighting etc- and are lazy.

Maybe all Italians aren't all Romeos (and Romeiettes), love eating pasta, wear moustaches, have bad tempers, drive around on scooters, are involved with the mafia.

Oh yes,

and maybe.....just maybe all Americans aren't loud, brash, boastful, fat, annoying, egostical, self-obsessed invididuals who don't give a stuff about anybody but themselevs.

No that we've completed the crayon colour book version of intercultural studies- how about we think before we type- and ask *actual* questions about other races (who you've probably never been around in your life- or have lived with).

David, Dublin, Ireland.

Wiggidy

Wow, you really pissed that Irish guy off.

Answer : (a french point of view)

Where have you heard the Irish people are bad-tempered ?

Went in Ireland a dozen of times and I've never been insulted by an Irish. On the contrary, they have always been helpful and very kind.

Of course, If you ever come in Ireland with stereotypes like

- Irish are red-haired people sinking guinnesses in green elfic clothes.

you will surely meet some bad-tempered Irish.

Irish are like most other countries inhabitants : they are proud of their country, their culture, their History.

and I'd say, they are right. Their history made them tough, but tough is not bad-tempered.

Ireland is reputated as being one of the most welcome country in the word for a tourist. The B and B's in Ireland are a extraordinary way to visit this incredibly beautiful country. And to meet the Irish.

Answer 3

Most are chilled.

They're never ever offended by Irish jokes.

Answer 4

No, all people are different. Some get mad more easily than others. Maybe the accent of Irish people gives an impression that they're angry but most likely not.