Are you American or are you.......
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It kind of depends on the state. Most people don't really have a state identity. However, in some states, like, say, California, the residents ally themselves with their state before their country.
For example, I live in Texas. There are a whole lot of people who identify themselves as Texan. And while I do regard myself as being "from Austin, Texas", I am an American first.
In short, I guess there is a lot more "regional loyalty" here than in European nations, but it's rarely that pronounced.
For example, I live in Texas. There are a whole lot of people who identify themselves as Texan. And while I do regard myself as being "from Austin, Texas", I am an American first.
In short, I guess there is a lot more "regional loyalty" here than in European nations, but it's rarely that pronounced.
Hmm coming from England, I don't even consider saying that I come from Europe, never really thought I'm a part of it. I think I'm more inclined to say I'm from Britain or the UK, probably due to programs or forms only having The United Kingdom as a choice of location.
Thinking about it though, I often hear scotland complaining about wanting to be independant, and trying to get out of the negatives we have while keeping the positives, makes me want to force myself to say I came from England. It's like a mate wanting to share the taxi home but refusing to pay.
Thinking about it though, I often hear scotland complaining about wanting to be independant, and trying to get out of the negatives we have while keeping the positives, makes me want to force myself to say I came from England. It's like a mate wanting to share the taxi home but refusing to pay.
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Seems a bit pretentious to be a 4th or 5 generation American claiming to be from a whole continent that is more politically and culturally divided than all 50 states combined. My hat off to you for taking a swing at that shitty moniker.
I treat people equally and don't assume bad things, but a lot of so called "African Americans" don't know a damn thing about Africa but still have "black power" related things (posters, shirts, jewelry, etc) with Africa in the background as a symbol of pride yet know nothing about about the continent. A good amount of them are of West African descent (a lot of slaves were sold and/or taken from those countries) and not many know that. But of course I have met several who know plenty about their heritage and even know where their family is from and such, I just hate when they know nothing and still push for political correctness.
Im from Florida, and we have the best damn orange juice...by that logic we are the best state in America.
I live in the state of New Jersey, which is but one of 50 states which compose the United States (excluding territories like Puerto Rico). I am an American.
As a New Yorker, I will refer to myself as such in the US and Canada. To be honest, though, it's actually a city identity. Outside the US and Canada, I'm actually either American or Russian.
I'm not one for identity, though. The only culture I really belong to is the urban culture.
I'm not one for identity, though. The only culture I really belong to is the urban culture.
I was born in Pensacola, Florida, the gem of the Red Neck Riviera. My family has lived in the South since before the Civil War and fought for the Confederacy. I've lived in seven states on both coasts in the North and South in a town as small as less than 50 people and in a city with over a million. I'm an American in any state or country. If people think less of me because of where I'm from, then they're not worth the effort to convince otherwise.
Well, Europe is a continent, not a nation. I see your point though, I count myself as an American more than as a North Carolinian, I have never left America but I've never really felt any specific connection to a state.
I see my self as a newfie even though i dont have that irratating as hell accent and haven't spent much time there but sigh I still am a newfie despite my efforts.
I just refer to my self as American when I'm in another country seeing as most people in other countries can't name all of our states. But if I'm in another state I tell people that I'm from Pennsylvania. It just gives you a brief understanding of where they are from and stuff.
American First, Marylander Second, Roman Catholic Third, Irish/Polish/Welsh/Scottish/Scots-Irish/English Fourth, (Insert Home Town) last.