Your either american or your not, you cant be both. may have ancestory to other countries, but if ur born in america ur american not irish or anything else.
2006-06-13 22:28:28 · 16 answers · asked by onename 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Kinda stupid isn't it....
2006-06-13 22:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 10⤋
As an Irish person it drives me crazy when Americans claim to be like one eigth Irish.
I agree with you. You can have deep roots, but you are a native of where you are born.
I think the problem/claim for a nationality comes from the fact that America is so multi-cultural, and instead of possibly being from "anywhere" people want to label a certain nationality on themselves.
2006-06-14 05:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by politicalghettogirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm American and I see your point. America is such a young country that most of us are very aware of our ancestors culture especially if a person happens to be first generation Americans. Some of our parents and grandparents brought their culture with them to America. I have known people who lived and died in America never having learned to speak English. People are simply proud of their heritage sometimes and that's probably why they say it. I say I am American but understand when someone identifies their roots.
2006-06-14 05:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by Vivreici 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes it easier to yell "prejudice"...What is the correct term to call "African Americans" this year? Every 5-10 years there is a new phrase to use, and if you refer back to a previous term the black community screams "Racist"...
I have to Wonder why. Are not we all just people? Society always wants to separate themselves from the mainstream for attention I suppose, recognition, makes a voice heard. As for what is the reason, only God knows!
2006-06-14 05:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by julietnretro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People like to feel special. That's what it's all about... and being politically correct. For example, if I call a "black" person an "african-american," I have a better chance of not being labeled a "racist." Maybe a 3rd or 4th generation immigrant could get away with it, but not someone who can't even name their ancestor that moved to this country. You can be proud of your heritage, but don't be anal about it.
2006-06-14 05:43:24 · answer #5 · answered by Fat Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just North Americans for you really. I have American friends who put their nationality on forms as Irish because their great grandfather was from there!
Canadians are the same though, often calling themselves French Canadian. Why not just Canadian?
My maternal grandparents are French, but I don't call myself a French Briton. I'm just British, and don't need to elaborate on my full blood line.
2006-06-14 19:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by Porkyblahblah 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yea, it's nice to hear.But sometimes it's actually what they are. Maybe born and bred in America, but different ancestral origin or something. I know that's why there are African Americans.
However, some people just use it randomly because they want to belong, no big deal. America's the big cake indeed, yea right!
2006-06-14 07:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by damselville 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am an American. Instead of saying I'm American with Irish ancestry, it is so much simpler to say I'm Irish American. Americans understand it. Why does it upset you so?
2006-06-14 05:38:43 · answer #8 · answered by Rosey 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its because you cant just be an American. They all originate from somewhere. Im Greek English for example.
2006-06-14 05:36:16 · answer #9 · answered by smart_babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't like to forget where the blood flowing in their veins originated from. *shrug*
Plus, America isn't always a place to be proud of.
2006-06-14 05:32:24 · answer #10 · answered by xxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It irritates me. They really go for it on days like St Patricks. I bet most of them have never even been to Ireland!
2006-06-14 07:46:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋