I'm American, live in a foreign country for 10 years and spent some time working with the US Air Force that has a small installation near here.
Why is it that 80% of the people who are sent here refuse to learn any of the local language or culture and spend their days either with other Americans or at their own homes?
They don't see the host country, unless it is with a tour group of others like them.
They don't make an effort to mingle with the locals and for the most part they act like they're superior to the locals.
Why sign up for the military?
You won't get to stay in Podunk, USA. You might have to leave.
Those Americans who are here represent the USA, and I'm embarassed for them--leaving beer cans in the front yards, toys scattered all over walkways, getting drunk and arrogant in bars
So, why do it? Why come here and complain? Don't sign up. Stay in Podunk, shop at Walmart, eat Taco Bell and carry Big Gulps.
Or try to enjoy your stay here....
2006-09-10
02:48:16
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