Dublin an American suburb?

[Seabedsurfer]

Hi everyone!
I was in Dublin a while back with my friend and two American girls. One of the Americans girls made the remark -admittedly it was a passing observation and bore no seriousness or weight- that Dublin was just like New York city with an Irish accent. Was this however an accurate observation of Ireland at large? In a country where English has almost unanimous preference over Gaelic and where American programmes are probably given even more broadcasting slots than on U.K. channels is this therefore an inaccurate synopsis? Or am I exaggerating. I also want to add that I am not saying American culture is not a legitimate one. God bless,

[Ouisch]

I've never been to Dublin, but I've often thought that London was like New York City, but with a British accent. The crush of people on the sidewalks, the streets packed with storefronts of every type, both chain stores and eclectic, independent shops, the variety of ethnic restaurants, etc. Choked traffic, taxis and buses congesting the streets, and the huge melting pot of folks in general. Most of that you wouldn't find in, say, Chicago or Los Angeles.

[barneysdad]

If you want to get a taste of what any country is really like don't go to the capital.

[blueeyedlass]

if you ask me id say all major cities are all just the same noisy dirty and crammed full of people , its only the accents that make them different.