Another problem is you cannot really treat Americans as theyre all the same type of people. I'm not referring to the fact is that everyone is different, I'm talking about how every the people of every state are like foreigners to each other. In fact, even in a single state, that are a bunch of regions where people have completely different lifestyles.
10 Things Most Americans Don?t Know About America
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I agree with the most part, though in the UK we honestly don't care for america. I mean, last week I was playing Bugie golf with some guys from work at a golfing course that had a fourth of July theme and we couldn't remember what country it was. Weird. We though it was Canada. The of course turn on Wi-Fi phone on our wrecked buggie and low to behold 'FREEDOM DAY BRAH' across the front page. It was perplexing at first, then we realized that it was america, then we joked about how we thought it was Canada.
Well, one thing?s for sure: the American Dream stopped being anything but a dream a long time ago.
But all these problems are probably inevitable with just how big America is. A lot just don?t feel the need to venture out for new cultures when they believe they?ve got a pretty great one at home, meet so many ethnic minorities on the street, and can order Chinese takeaway and have it at their house in minutes. As for affection, I?ve always found it strange that it?s perfectly normal for girls to casually hold hands like it?s nothing, but the only time a guy can ever do it is when he?s playing ?Gay Chicken?.
Capitalism and consumerism (which is prominent in the rest of the Western world) is a *****. And Britain like to put up scare stories on the news too. That?s probably the reason my mum thinks I?m going to get sold into sexual slavery if I go to Thailand when I?m older. Although, to be honest, I don?t entirely blame people for being so paranoid. We are constantly hearing in the media (and on this forum) about cases involving murderers, rapists and child molesters.
And yeah, of course the article?s going to be a generalization if it?s talking about culture. It?s not as if every single individual in Japan likes to watch anime centred around bug-eyed, scantily clad high school girls, but it?s still an acceptable observation.
But all these problems are probably inevitable with just how big America is. A lot just don?t feel the need to venture out for new cultures when they believe they?ve got a pretty great one at home, meet so many ethnic minorities on the street, and can order Chinese takeaway and have it at their house in minutes. As for affection, I?ve always found it strange that it?s perfectly normal for girls to casually hold hands like it?s nothing, but the only time a guy can ever do it is when he?s playing ?Gay Chicken?.
Capitalism and consumerism (which is prominent in the rest of the Western world) is a *****. And Britain like to put up scare stories on the news too. That?s probably the reason my mum thinks I?m going to get sold into sexual slavery if I go to Thailand when I?m older. Although, to be honest, I don?t entirely blame people for being so paranoid. We are constantly hearing in the media (and on this forum) about cases involving murderers, rapists and child molesters.
And yeah, of course the article?s going to be a generalization if it?s talking about culture. It?s not as if every single individual in Japan likes to watch anime centred around bug-eyed, scantily clad high school girls, but it?s still an acceptable observation.
This made me LOL hard. Right on my bro, no matter which nationality you areCMDDarkblade said:
And yeh it always seems to be one extreme or the other... Either europeans are the equivalent of a fallen elder race with ancient lore far beyond the comprehesion of vile yankees, or america>everything else by simple virtue of being america and just muttering the name america or USA transfers you a portion of its ungodly power and infuses its inhabitants with the manifest destiny perk.
I enjoyed this article quite a bit. I'm going to make a quick generalization that nearly all americans on these forums are educated, and thus will also be nodding their heads while reading. Most of the points are entirely true. As an american myself, I was seriously considering moving out of the country after finishing school and making a bit of money. I no longer hold that sentiment because I've come to realize that every country out there has it's problems, and it's more hassle than what it's worth to move away. Now if you'll excuse me, I will go eat my grilled burger and shoot my Glock while I marvel at the obliviousness of the general population.
Okay, that's all well and good that you don't necessarily agree with the original post (if it could be called such), but this is a personal essay, meaning it's highly opinionated. It literally reeks of his own experiences and perceptions; it's the whole point.Mortai Gravesend said:
Well, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised at some of the things that article mentioned. I'm kind of feeling a little sad now, though I don't know what I could do to change that in my life.
I think I need some cat pictures as well...
I think I need some cat pictures as well...
My thoughts exatly. I mean I have spoken to people from Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America, and the only group of people who time and time again keep telling me how inferior Americans are, are Europeans. I guess some people don't like the fact that their region is no longer the strongest power in the world anymore.Frankster said:This made me LOL hard. Right on my bro, no matter which nationality you areCMDDarkblade said:
And yeh it always seems to be one extreme or the other... Either europeans are the equivalent of a fallen elder race with ancient lore far beyond the comprehesion of vile yankees, or america>everything else by simple virtue of being america and just muttering the name america or USA transfers you a portion of its ungodly power and infuses its inhabitants with the manifest destiny perk.
Fairly accurate ones, at least. A good article, but nothing we don't already know.DarkRyter said:
Now, if only somebody could tell me what an american accent sounds like...
The guy that wrote that article sounds like he wants to hang himself for being an American. He's extremely negative about everything and almost acts as if being American is a plague. I can agree with a number of things that he says but the way he presents everything is just such a downer and kick to his own country that it rubs me the wrong way.
If you're renting a small place it probably wont cost too much. Take into consideration that they probably had some seed money and the American dollar is still a pretty strong currency, so he was/is pretty comfortable. Also I think that if he's living in a couple places he might pick up the odd job or two to make some side money.Kuilui said:
Do I have to repeat myself? You basically read the first sentence and then directly contradicted the second one in both cases.Mortai Gravesend said:
The one about directness applies in a great deal with most English speaking countries, I am extremely blunt in most cases in relationships and discussion, just wanting to get to the damn point already - and it's very hard to find someone who understands and isn't just confused by it. It's hard to see without a comparison, but it applies to a lot of people. Although maybe you haven't experienced it, it's been acknowledged by a great deal of people in this thread alone, showing it's even partial relevance. And as I said, if it doesn't apply to you, ignore it.