Why are you so self centred? I always wanted to visit the US till answers, now I don't think I will.?

Question

I see so many radical people who think America is THE only country in the world, it is sad. You are no better than Australians and vice versa.

I am sure not all Americans are obnoxious, however the vast majority believe they are the best thing since sliced bread.
If anyone posts a question about visiting Australia they receive a very warm welcome and no-one is arrogant. Why is that?

jbmorr - Australia was settled by the poor of England. Convicts sent here basically to get rid of them.
My question is, if we all came from there, why are Aussies friendly and some Americans so domineering and obnoxious.
I am not coming for a holiday, don't worry.
Many more places to see where the people are more open and welcoming.....

Answer 1

I think you're right about some of the people on this website being extremely self-centered. And you're probably right that Americans have a harder time fighting the urge to be self- centered than most other people in the world. But just as a couple other people have said, the things you read on Answers aren't an accurate representation of American society as a whole. I'd say give it a chance and come to the U.S., you'll probably be surprised at the hospitality you recieve when you get here. However, some people criticize Americans for being cold and abrupt, but then again every criticism comes with a bias, so what can you do? If you really want to know what the U.S. is like you'll have to come live here or visit for an extended period of time, and I hope you do! Best of luck!

Answer 2

Angel - please don't judge Americans by a few people posting on the internet, or by our current administration in Washington. Sure we have an arrogant President, but by far the majority of Americans are normal, down-to-earth people who look out for each other, raise their children, travel when they can, and love learning about other cultures. And please ignore the poster who said the majority of Americans are stupid because of "Cops." Good lord. Like the "majority" of us have ever appeared on that trashy show! Every country has its jerks - because America is a global superpower at the moment, we probably have a few more than our share. But they are still by FAR the minority.

I hope you change your mind and decide to come to visit. You'll be very pleasantly surprised, I promise! Especially if you visit some Southern cities (Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, S.C.) and the Midwest (Minneapolis, Chicago).

Answer 3

I would like to say what a lot of others have said here. There are good and bad people in every country in the world and there's probably only a really small percentage of this country who get on Yahoo Answers.
None of my friends get on here and some don't know what it is and some don't even have a computer

Come visit here, there's lots to see and do and you will find very hospitable people here. I would like to visit Australia if I ever get the money to do so.

Answer 4

Hi Angel,
Last summer I hosted some Polish teenagers and their young adult chaperones in my Arizona home for a few days. It was interesting to hear them talk about what they thought Americans would be like, and what they actually found them to be like once they met us.
We enjoyed each other's company and learned so much about each other's culture. They were surprised to find that we were not wild, partying, immoral people like they are led to believe when they watch America television like MTV.
I hope you do come to the US to visit, there are truly many wonderful people here, and many places to visit across the country. Of course it won't compare with your country, which is on my dream list to visit, but it is good to see how small the world really is, and how similar we really all are.

Answer 5

I hope that you won't base your opinions of the U.S. just on what you see and read here. I hope that you will get a chance to visit and get to know some local people in an average neighborhood you may be surprised and even find a lot of people just like you. Personally, I love to learn about new cultures and different parts of the world and I believe that we are all pretty much the same when it comes right down it.

Answer 6

Don't let a few people on here be your judge- there is so much to see and do in America, and a lot of it really is beautiful. There are people in every country who think they are better than others. I would love to visit your country someday myself! C'mon over, and the'll be plenty of people like me waiting to greet you and show you some good ol' American hospitality!

Answer 7

I believe there are good and bad in every country.You shouldn't judge all of us by what a few ignorant people post on this website.Some of them have never been out of the city they were born in.Some have wealth and are quite snooty! I don't care much for their kind either. The people in the mid American states and southerners are the most gracious hosts.Not everyone in this country share the same view. Some of us are down to earth and nice!

Answer 8

Please don't judge us all by some of the wack jobs you see on Answers. Like any other country, we have our good people and our not so good people, but overall, most Americans are very friendly and curious about other places and those who live there. Give us a chance, you won't be disappointed.

Answer 9

I have no idea how you were answered by someone who thinks they are better than others. Most Americans are very friendly and helpful to others. Drive through any small town and see how many people wave at you. Or break down on a country road and see how fast someone offers help. Here is West Virginia, we love tourists and we love people....ask anyone.

Answer 10

Dear Angel,
I visited Denver, Colorado in USA for a month. I'm from Argentina.
The people there is very very warm and nice. I had a wonderfull time.
They told (the USA's people) me that all depends of the people you met. They didn't like New Yorkers so much... but love Miami.

I think Americans are very proud of their country. I like it. You should be too about your country. If it is Canada I thinks is so so great that I'm going to live there next year in March.

Think this: If some body says "I'm so so good! I'm the one!" It is for shure not true in a logical - objetive sense... But it shows that person's feelings and auto-esteem and I think that person is very ok. You should try. I've learnd that in USA and it feels so good.

Now say with me dear Angel: "I'm the greates person IN THE WORLD!. THANKS GOD! I'M SO HAPPY I AM ME! THANKS MOM AND DAD YOU REALLY DID GREAT! And if not I can FIX IT! HEHEHEHE HAHAHA!!!" If somebody feels not ok with your sentence... may it he/she have a problem with you or him/her self... not your problem.

Sending a hug! Martin.