Hmm, in the U.S., they seem to have aspects of both these stereotypes (at least at one time; I haven't lived in the U.S. in many years): cautious, slow, sandal-wearing, but also self-centered and kind of clueless, blithely mowing down pedestrians despite their avowed support for all living beings... ><

p.s. I've actually known some Volvo owners in the UK, and they really did read the Guardian!

p.p.s. I'm totally left wing, wear socks with my sandals, and eat tons of muesli... oO;